Introduction to Lockout/Tagout Training

SHORT TERM COURSES (LESS THAN 2 HOURS)

Lockout is a pre-established work procedure composed of a series of practices aimed at neutralizing the different energy sources of a piece of equipment in order to render it inoperable and safe. Thus, this training offers a simplified version of our Lockout/Tagout training and aims to introduce workers to the basics of lockout, by explaining the general lockout procedure, energy sources, different equipment and alternatives to lockout.

Training Objectives

  1. Familiarization with the basic concepts related to lockout.
  2. Information on the different sources of energy that can be found in the workplace
  3. Explanation of the general lockout procedure

Duration of the Course

About 1 hour.

Target Audience

Workers, foremen, superintendents, project managers, human resources professionals and all other managers who have to manage a work team.

Topics Addressed

  1. General lockout procedure
  2. The different energy sources
  3. Lockout equipment
  4. Alternatives to lockout

Other Relevant Information

Pedagogical approach
Oral presentation by trainer, interaction with participants

Materials provided to participants
Participant workbook, checklist

Evaluation method
None

Certification given
Certificate