Description
This course explains the method of locking-out a machine or piece of equipment by shutting off or disengaging all applicable energy sources, controls, or isolating devices and locking them in the off position with an approved personal safety lock.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will:
Understand lock-out
Be able to identify aproved personal safety locks
Understand the application of additional securing devices such as blocks, pins, etc.
Perform safety device testing
Be able to ensure that all applicable energy sources have been isolated
Outline
List of approved safety devices
The lockout process
Qualifications and training requirements
Hazards
Local safety policy
Machine checks
Testing the safety devices
Establish in-plant procedure
Duration
4 hours (half day)
Audience
All
Course Material
Each participant will receive their own class binder with all reference material and exercises, so that these can be repeated later.
Hands-On Exercises
Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in group case studies.
