Lockout / Tagout Online

Would you stick your hand into a machine and hope no one turns it on? You can guarantee the machine stays off by locking and tagging it out. Failure to lock out machinery before servicing it is a major cause of injury and death.

Course Overview

Would you stick your hand into a machine and hope no one turns it on? You can guarantee the machine stays off by locking and tagging it out. Failure to lock out machinery before servicing it is a major cause of injury and death. These deaths and injuries can be prevented by establishing and following an effective lockout and tagout program. This Lockout/Tagout online course is suitable for all employees who need to work around potentially dangerous equipment.

Course Topics

  • Explain the purpose of lockout/tagout.
  • List different forms of hazardous energy.
  • Identify who is covered and what activities are covered by the lockout/tagout standard.
  • Describe the three elements of an energy control program.
  • Recognize the types of lockout/tagout devices.
  • Explain who is required to lock out or tag out.
  • List the steps for attaching and removing locks and tags.
  • Discuss periodic inspections of lockout/tagout as required by the standard.
  • Understand the training requirements for lockout/tagout.