Lockout/Tagout and other energy control methods

4-hour training courses

Lockout is more than simply placing a padlock and tag on a machine. It is defined as the isolation of energy sources from a system (a machine, equipment, or a process), allowing the system to be physically locked into a safe state. This training aims to raise workers’ awareness of the importance of using lockout procedures, explain the general lockout procedure, and provide an overview of the fundamentals of a lockout program.

Training Objectives

  1. Understand the regulations related to lockout
  2. Know when lockout is required
  3. Understand the general lockout procedure
  4. Understand the basics of a lockout program

Duration of the Course

About 4 hours.

Target Audience

Construction workers, superintendents, foremen, project managers, OHS managers.

Topics Addressed

  • Criminal Negligence and Due Diligence
  • Key Principles and Lockout Equipment
  • General Lockout Procedure
  • Special Situations
  • Alternatives to Lockout
  • Lockout Program

Other Relevant Information

Pedagogical approach
Oral presentation by trainers, interaction with participants, practical exercises

Material given to participants
Participant workbook

Evaluation method
Quiz on the knowledge transmitted during the training

Certification given
Attestation card (wallet size) and certificate