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Lockout and Energy Control

Lockout and Energy Control Courses

Health and Safety

Duration: 0.30 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Lockout/tagout can be defined as the placement of a lock or tag on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be re-energized until the locking device is removed. While an authorized person usually performs the lockout, an “affected employee” is an employee that is affected by the lockout. This course will focus on the general awareness needed for these “affected employees.”

Learning Objectives

  • Define lockout/tagout
  • Describe primary and secondary energy sources
  • Differentiate between an “authorized” and “affected” employee
  • Describe the lockout and tagout process
  • Describe the procedure for restarting affected equipment

Duration: 0.47 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Don’t count on luck, count on the lock. Protect yourself and your team from unintentional exposure to all types of hidden energy with this course that describes hazardous energy types and energy control procedures, including preparation, shutdown, isolation, lockout, stored energy check, verification, and release of lockout. Additional topics include lockout hardware and administration of an Energy Control Program (ECP). This course is intended for the “authorized employees” who typically perform lockout/tagout procedures.

Learning Objectives

  • Define lockout/tagout
  • Describe why hazardous energy is a problem
  • Differentiate between an “authorized” and “affected” employee
  • List in order and describe the six steps of an effective energy control program
  • Describe lockout hardware
  • Describe the training requirements for lockout tagout
  • Describe the role of a primary authorized employee during a group lockout
  • Describe the procedure for restarting affected equipment

Duration: 0.35 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Blocking and cribbing is a phrase which describes a variety of procedures used to stabilize heavy equipment, or large components of heavy equipment, during maintenance. Blocking refers to any of a number of methods for securing a machine, or part of a machine, while it is being worked on. Cribbing refers to the technique of stacking a group of uniform blocks to create a temporary, but sturdy, elevated structure capable of supporting a heavy load. This course describes equipment and guidelines for successful blocking and cribbing operations.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the purpose of blocking
  • Describe cribbing
  • Identify some of the blocking techniques used with heavy equipment
  • Describe the materials used for cribbing
  • Describe cribbing block care
  • Describe some of the techniques used to build a successful crib

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

Line breaking is the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that contains or has contained material capable of causing injury. OSHA requires that all members of a line breaking team understand the hazards related to the material and equipment involved. This course illustrates common hazards of line breaking and provides suggested preventative measures for this type of work. Based on general industry best practices and OSHA regulations, this course covers basic safe work procedures recommended by industry professionals when planning or working on a line break.

Learning Objectives

  • The definition of a line break
  • The dangers of line breaks
  • The importance of making a line break plan
  • Safe work practices when performing line breaks
  • The importance of personal protective equipment