The Control of Hazardous Energy - Known as "Lockout/Tagout"

Lo/To is a process in which you physically control all energy sources so that they can’t be accidentally turned on, moved, or caused to release stored energy in any way.  The process covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment.

Topics covered:

1. Identify who is authorized to perform Lo/To.
2. Develop written procedures for each piece of machinery or equipment.
3. Understand the exceptions to Lo/To.
4. Protective materials and hardware that are needed.
5. What the training requirements are.
6. Release for Lo/To.
7. Outside contractors – what both sides need to know.
8. Testing and positioning of machines, equipment and components.
9. Group Lo/To.
10. Shift or personnel changes during Lo/To.
11. Retraining, if necessary.

Participants are asked to please bring their owners’ manuals with them!

• Registration is at 8:30am and the class begins at 9am. This class may be over by 2 or 3pm, but could run as late as 4pm.
• Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.

Questions and Registration: Call Dorian Johnson at 518-463-1297