Description
This is a half-day (3.5 hours) instructor-led theory based course which provides an overview of basic lockout/tagout concepts. Content includes: identification of hazardous energies that require control, review of a generic lockout procedure as well as how and when alternative / other control methods could be used to control hazardous energy. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Prerequisite
None
Delivery method
This course is delivered in a public classroom, either in-person and/or virtually.
Private delivery is available for employees in your workplace, either in-person or virtually. Please contact Customer Care at 905-614-1400 or 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) for more information about private training options.
NOTE:
Virtual Training is currently available in English only.
Participant requirements for virtual include a webcam, capable hardware, software & internet. Virtual sessions will be delivered using the Adobe Connect platform, supported on all major web browsers, tablets and cell phones.
Please view the Virtual Training FAQ for more details on virtual delivery.
Topics include
- Definitions
- Hazardous Energy Forms
- Selected Legislation, Regulations, and Standards Related to Lockout
- Sample policy and program
- Lockout steps based on the CSA standard.
After completion participants will be able to:
- Describe key lockout definitions
- Recognize relevant lockout legislation/standards
- Understand the roles of workplace parties
- Identify/discuss 8 types of hazardous energy
- List/describe 7 lockout steps
- Demonstrate understanding of lockout/tagout.
Target audience
A must for those involved in preventing machine, equipment or process-related injury due to unintended motion, including:
- Health & Safety representatives
- JHSC members
- Maintenance staff
- Supervisors
- Others responsible for health and safety in the workplace.