Lockout Tagout for Authorized Workers
Learning objectives
- Recognize the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures
- Identify the responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees during lockout/tagout procedures
- Identify sources of hazardous energy and consequences of improper control
- Recall employer responsibilities and requirements for lockout/tagout
- Recognize different types of lock and tag devices
- Identify procedural steps for lockout/tagout
- Recognize approved options and special considerations for lockout/tagout
Course overview
Lockout Tagout for Authorized Workers provides background on what lockout/tagout is and teaches the steps to safely perform this procedure. It covers the types of hazardous energy contained in equipment and machinery, what a Hazardous Energy Control Program is, and how to perform special procedures such as a group lockout/tagout.
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.
- 26 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3951
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- What is Lockout/Tagout?
- Hazards and Responsibilities
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part 14 - Materials Handling: Subsection 14.2 and 14.3
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part 16 - Machinery and Power Tools: Sections 16.10
- Canadian Safety Association (CSA) Z460-20 (2022) - A Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout and Other Methods