Failure to control the release of hazardous energy while servicing and maintaining equipment has the potential to causes some of the most severe injuries in our workplaces.
To “lock something out” means to physicallyplace a lock onto an energy-isolating device in accordance with a developed and implemented procedure.
By locking something out you are essentially achieving a zero energy state prior to servicing or maintaining equipment, machinery or processes. Lockout typically involves:
- Stopping all energy flows
- Closing and locking switches
- Securing and blocking machinery
- Bleeding and blanking valves
- De-energizing equipment
45 minute average runtime
This program is designed to ensure employers, management, and workers understand the hazards associated with uncontrolled energy and the proper methods of controlling that energy through a properly developed and implemented lockout program.
Upon successful completion, a 2 year Lockout certificate will be issued automatically.
Lockout training course modules
- Lockout and Definitions
- Hazardous Energy Control Program
- Lockout Devices and Steps to Lockout
- Lockout Processes
- Alternate Hazardous Energy Control Methods
Following this a lock (usually locking the device or the power source with the hasp), is placed in such a position that no hazardous power sources can be turned back on. The procedure requires that a tag (sometimes referred to as “Tagout”be affixed to the locked device indicating that it should not be turned on. The combined process is sometimes called Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) or lock and tag.
Lockout is often required when a Confined Space is entered. Please see our Confined Space Online Training Course for more information.
When lockout techniques are used it is important that all workers who might encounter them understand what to do, or not do. These workers should be allowed to view the Lockout video. The Lockout Training DVD can be used to educate large numbers of workers in group sessions at a very low per-person cost.
