Lock-Out/Tag-Out

This online course helps stop unexpected startups with critical info on OSHA lockout/tagout requirements.

Course Overview

OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) mandates training, inspections, and recordkeeping to ensure that workers will not be injured by unexpected start-up or release of energy from a machine or piece of equipment during service or maintenance.

Whatever your role in lockout/tagout, you need to understand the reasons for lockout/tagout and know the established procedures. Lockout/Tagout: Put a Lock on Hazardous Energy is designed to raise your awareness about the importance of lockout/tagout and teach you both when and how to follow the procedures every time they're needed.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify sources of hazardous energy
  • Describe the three different types of employees recognized in a lockout or tagout program
  • Distinguish lockout from tagout
  • Explain how to perform lockout and tagout procedures
  • Use a group lockout device safely
  • Recognize exceptions to lockout and tagout requirements

Course Topics

  • Control of Energy
    • Hazardous Energy
    • How Accidents Happen
    • OSHA Regulations
    • Who is Involved
  • Lockout Basics
    • Definition
    • When to Use Procedure
    • Steps: Apply Lockout
    • Steps: Remove Lockout
    • Lock Requirements
  • Tagout Basics
    • Definition
    • When to Use Procedure
    • Steps: Apply Tagout
    • Steps: Remove Tagout
    • Tag Requirements
  • Special Cases
    • Group Lockout & Group Tagout
    • Shift Change
    • Vehicle Lockout/Tagout
    • Exceptions
    • Authorized Person is Unavailable