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2. Guidelines For Success
Description Resources
Establish a guide for lockout/tag out program
and procedures
Include roles, responsibilities, accountabilities,
and involvement of affected staff, including
senior leadership. Define needs assessment
(new/modified equipment), application of LOTO,
required devices, etc. Provide equipment specific
procedures/placards in plain simple language
(use of visual aids) that is readily accessible.
Consider articulating the requirement in
legislation.
Consulting Services
Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) Control Program
Assessment
Lockout Tagout Placard Development
General Consulting - Machine Safety & Robotics
Information Resources
Lockout and Tag Out: do it right with these expert tips
Duties & Responsibilities
How to Identify and Assess your Hazards: Using the WSPS
Hazard Assessment Tool
3. Empowering Training
Description Resources
Establish a guide for lockout/tag out training
Ensure the training is both generic and
equipment specific. Include instruction on trainer
competency, verification of knowledge transfer,
supportive learning environment, and follow-up
(two-way communication). Consider articulating/
prescribing the requirement in legislation.
Consulting Services
General Consulting - Machine Safety & Robotics
Training Services
The Effective Trainer
Lockout Tagout Safety Essentials
Lockout Tagout (eCourse)
Electrical Hazards (eCourse)
Information Resources
What details should be included in lockout tagout training?
4. Standards
Description Resources
Establish standards for lockout points and
devices
Ensure lockout points are Identifiable, durable,
and easily accessible. Consider incorporating
lockout points into legislated Pre-Start Health
and Safety Reviews.
Consulting Services
Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) Control Program
Assessment
Lockout Tagout Placard Development
General Consulting - Machine Safety & Robotics
Training Services
Lockout Tagout Safety Essentials
Managing Pre-Start Reviews
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