Overview
The Lockout Tagout course provides comprehensive training on energy isolation and control procedures to prevent accidental equipment startup or release of stored energy during maintenance, servicing, or repair work. This critical safety training protects workers from serious injury or death from unexpected equipment activation.
Developed in alignment with Highwave Training methodologies and international safety standards, this course ensures participants understand proper lockout/tagout procedures, equipment identification, and safe work practices for energy isolation.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the purpose and importance of lockout/tagout procedures
- Identify energy sources and types of hazardous energy
- Apply proper lockout/tagout procedures and sequences
- Select and use appropriate lockout/tagout devices
- Understand authorized and affected employee responsibilities
- Handle group lockout/tagout situations
- Perform lockout/tagout removal and equipment restart procedures
- Understand legal requirements and compliance standards
Target Audience
Maintenance workers, service technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and anyone who performs maintenance, servicing, or repair work on equipment. Essential for manufacturing, construction, utilities, and industrial facilities.
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites required
- Basic understanding of workplace equipment and machinery
- Basic English language proficiency recommended
Course Details
Module 1: Introduction to Lockout/Tagout
- Purpose and importance of lockout/tagout
- Legal framework and regulatory requirements
- Statistics and case studies of lockout/tagout failures
- Employer and employee responsibilities
Module 2: Types of Hazardous Energy
- Electrical energy hazards
- Mechanical energy (kinetic and potential)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic energy
- Thermal, chemical, and other energy sources
Module 3: Lockout/Tagout Devices and Equipment
- Lockout devices (locks, hasps, valve covers)
- Tagout devices and warning tags
- Selection criteria and proper use
- Equipment identification and labeling
Module 4: Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Six-step lockout/tagout procedure
- Preparation and notification
- Equipment shutdown procedures
- Isolation of energy sources
- Application of lockout/tagout devices
- Verification of isolation
Module 5: Group Lockout/Tagout
- Group lockout procedures and coordination
- Primary authorized employee responsibilities
- Multiple lockout procedures
- Communication and coordination requirements
Module 6: Lockout/Tagout Removal and Equipment Restart
- Removal procedures and sequences
- Verification that work is complete
- Notification of affected employees
- Safe equipment restart procedures
Module 7: Special Situations and Exceptions
- Cord and plug equipment procedures
- Minor servicing exceptions
- Hot tap operations
- Contractor coordination
Duration: 1 day (6-8 hours)
Assessment: Written examination and practical lockout/tagout exercise
Pass Mark: 75%
- Certificate of Completion in Lockout/Tagout
- Valid for 2-3 years
- Internationally recognized qualification