Lock-Out/Tag-Out Training

Training Overview

Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) training is a type of workplace safety training that teaches workers how to control hazardous energy during the servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

The goal is to prevent accidental machine startups or release of stored energy, which could cause serious injuries or fatalities.

Training Duration: a half day

Expiry: three years

Cost: Please contact us for pricing and booking information

  • This course is designed for anyone who operates, maintains or services machinery and equipment.

    • Importance of lockout-tagout awareness

    • What is lockout?

    • Occupational health and safety legislation

    • Dangers of hazardous energy

    • Types of hazardous energy

    • Roles and responsibilities (employer and worker)

    • When lockout/tagout is required

    • Energy isolating devices

    • Lockout/tagout devices and requirements

    • Personal locks and tags

    • Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic lockout methods

    • Group lockout procedures

    • Step-by-step lockout/tagout process

    • Verification of Isolation

    • Special considerations (plugged-in, interlocked and hard-wired equipment)

    • Release from lockout/tagout

    • Practical scenarios and case studies

    • Knowledge-based assessment

  • Contact us at Training@MercerSafety.ca or 709-364-3900, ext. 110 for more information or to discuss private training options.