Lock-out/Tag-out – Procedure Training
Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures are applicable when personnel are maintaining, installing, modifying or servicing equipment where there is a potential for the release of hazardous energy (active or stored) which may cause injury. The release of hazardous energy may be due to the equipment being energized unexpectedly or as a result of the work being performed on the equipment. Students will learn and demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities as well as LOTO implementation and removal.
Lessons include:
Roles and responsibilities in writing and implementing a LOTO
Developing a LOTO document:
- Writing
- Validation
- Management review and approval
LOTO implementation:
- Pre-isolation
- Equipment isolation
- Equipment deenergization
- Applying LOTO locks and tags
- Releasing equipment for work
- Interim testing
Final reenergization of equipment to service
Cutting and removal of LOTO locks and tags
Want to learn more?
The video (above) by MARCOM demonstrates the importance of lock-out/tag-out procedures and provides specific examples of where they should be applied.