Overview

Lockout/Tagout Procedures provides step-by-step procedures for isolating, locking and tagging out all forms of energy. This highly interactive course discusses where to place locks and tags, how to release stored energy and how to check for zero energy state. Also covered is startup procedures.

Thirty-four interactions drive home the instruction and assess the worker’s level of understanding.

Accidents

• Overview
• Description

Proper Procedure

• The PROPER Procedure
• Process Shutdown
• Recognize Energy Types
• Off -- Shut Off Isolating Devices
• Place Lock and Tag
• Energy -- Release Stored Energy
• Recheck Controls and Return to Proper Settings

Energy Types

• Electrical
• Hydraulic Fluids and Gases
• Mechanical

Start-Up

• Start-Up Procedures
• Lock and Key Procedures

Complex Situations

• Complex Situation Review
• Comprehensive Procedures

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...

Understand the hazards of improper lockout and tagout

1. Identify the four types of energy-related accidents.
2. Identify personal risks associated with improper lockout and tagout procedures.

Explain proper lockout/tagout procedures

1. Identify the six steps used to lockout and tag equipment.
2. Differentiate shut-off devices and operating controls.
3. Recall lock procedures.
4. Explain the purpose of a lock’s tag.
5. Describe the procedure to check for a zero energy state.
6. Locate typical points of operation where energy may be stored.

Use energy-specific lockout/tagout procedures

1. Locate the best place to lock and tag electrical equipment.
2. Describe electrical circuit testing procedures.
3. Recognize the possible need to isolate more than one energy source.
4. Identify the hazards associated with fluids and gases.
5. Describe the “Blanking” procedures used when locking out fluids and gases.
6. Identify the hazard associated with mechanical energy’s spring tension.

Safely start up equipment from Zero Energy State

1. Recall basic practices to follow prior to equipment start-up.
2. Agree that no one should ever give his/her lock key to anyone else.

Use proper procedures for complex situations

1. Recall provisions common to comprehensive lockout and tagout procedures.
2. Acknowledge the use of a “gang box” or other system to assure proper lock storage.