Maritime Lock and Tag Plus

Maritime Lock and Tag Plus

Learning objectives

  • Recognize the basic requirements of the OSHA Lockout/Tagout Plus standard.
  • Identify various sources of common energy hazards and the consequences of NOT controlling them.
  • Recognize why locks and tags are used and the consequences of improperly removing them.
  • Recognize the responsibilities and authorities of the Lockout/Tagout Plus Coordinator, "authorized", "affected", and "other" employees.
  • Recognize the common Lockout/Tagout Plus procedures that are used to apply locks and tags to isolate de-energized equipment.
  • Identify employer training and communication responsibilities according to the OSHA Lockout/Tagout Plus standard.

Course overview

The goal of this lesson is to provide awareness level training for all employees about the existence of hazardous energy sources; the isolation of those energy sources during maritime maintenance and repair activities; and the communication and control procedures that limit access to those energy sources through the use of tags and locks.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 20 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 2019
Language Icon English
Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • Lockout/Tagout Plus Requirements
  • Sources of Hazardous Energy
  • Locks and Tags
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Lockout/Tagout Plus Procedures
  • Training Requirements
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910.145 - Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
  • 29 CFR 1910.147, Appendix A - Typical minimal lockout procedure
  • 29 CFR 1910.335 - Safeguards for personnel protection (electrical systems)
  • 29 CFR 1915.89 - Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tags-plus) Lockout/Tagout Plus
  • OSH Act Section 5(a)(1), known as the General Duty Clause
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