This training is designed to protect workers like you who service or maintain machinery. It covers common hazards you might face, like electrical, mechanical, and even hot or cold sources of energy.
Energy keeps our world running, but when uncontrolled, it can be dangerous. Unexpected equipment startup during maintenance can cause serious injuries, like burns, shocks, or broken bones.
This OSHA-approved training teaches you how to lock out and tag out energy sources before working on equipment. This simple yet crucial step prevents accidents and keeps you safe."
By taking this OSHA Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Training, you'll be able to:
- Understand OSHA's guidelines for controlling hazardous energy on the job.
- Grasp the basics of energy, including the differences between active and stored energy.
- Learn the proper selection and use of lockout and tagout devices.
- Recognize the training requirements for different worker roles (authorized, affected, and others).
- Follow the 5-step process for safely de-energizing equipment before work.
- Understand the steps for safely re-energizing equipment after work.
- Learn about group LOTO procedures for complex jobs with multiple energy sources.
- Identify what inspectors focus on during safety checks and potential situations requiring corrective action.