OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of standards governing the control of hazardous energy. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of various aspects of lockout/tagout, including safe lockout/tagout techniques.

OBJECTIVES

What is Lockout/Tagout?

·         Define the term “hazardous energy.”

·         Explain why standards governing the control of hazardous energy are necessary.

·         Describe the purpose and scope of the OSHA standard that governs the control of hazardous energy.

Hazardous Energy

·         Identify various types of hazardous energy.

Requirements

·         Identify and describe the basic contents of an energy control program.

·         Describe the characteristics of the protective materials and hardware that are required by the OSHA energy control standard to perform lockout/tagout.

·         Describe the differences between a lockout procedure and a tagout procedure.

Procedures

·         Identify and describe the basic steps of a typical lockout/tagout procedure.

Special Situations

·         Describe special situations that can occur during lockout/tagout.

SUBJECTS

What is Lockout/Tagout?

·         Accidents

·         Guidelines

·         Purpose

·         Scope

·         Benefits

Hazardous Energy

·          Types

·         Active Energy

·         Residual Energy

·         Variations

·         Effects

Requirements

·         Energy Control Programs

·         Energy Control Procedures

·         Materials & Hardware

·         Lockout/Tagout Procedures

·         Training

·         Inspection

Procedure

·         Shutdown

·         Remove Energy

·         Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices

·         Verify Safe Condition

·         Prepare for Startup

·         Remove Lockout/Tagout Devices

·         Return to Service

Special Situations

·         Introduction

·         Energizing Equipment

·         Contractors

·         Group Lockout/Tagout

·         Shift/Personnel Changes