Energy Lockout–Tagout

Every year, numerous accidents occur in the workplace during machine maintenance or repair work, often because a machine has not been deactivated, resulting in electrocution, contact with pressurized fluids, or contact with mechanical parts.

Implementing a lockout/tagout procedure is therefore essential to prevent this type of dangerous situation and ensure employee safety. This training will enable you to master the occupational risks associated with energy lockout and tagout.

Training objectives

• Identify the different forms of energy and their associated risks
• Understand the fundamentals of energy lockout and tagout
• Know how to apply the seven key steps for effective lockout and tagout
• Establish a lockout and tagout plan suited to your work environment

Who this training is for

• Employees working on facilities equipped with energy systems
• Maintenance and operations managers and supervisors
• Health and safety managers
• Machine and equipment safety technicians

Course structure

Duration: 1 day

1. Introduction
2. Types of energy and associated risks
3. Fundamentals of energy lockout and tagout
4. Seven key steps for effective lockout and tagout
5. Roles and responsibilities in lockout and tagout
6. Establishing a lockout and tagout plan
7. Case study: Reflecting on operational deployment
8. Performance indicators for lockout and tagout

Teaching methods

• Interactive presentations
• Practical case studies
• Benchmarking
• Discussions and sharing of experiences
• Quizzes and assessments

Benefits

What this training provides for your organization

• Reducing the risk of accidents related to hazardous energy
• Protecting equipment from damage caused by accidental start-up
• Compliance with regulations and safety standards specific to energy lockout and tagout
• Strengthening the company's safety culture through better control of energy-related risks
• Improved employee safety and health by reducing exposure to hazardous energy