Course Description
This course provides participants with essential knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures used to control hazardous energy during maintenance and servicing activities. It focuses on preventing the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy by applying proper isolation, locking, tagging, and verification practices to ensure worker safety and compliance with workplace safety requirements.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and importance of Lock Out / Tag Out systems.
- Identify different types of hazardous energy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal).
- Apply proper LOTO procedures for isolating and securing energy sources.
- Use locks, tags, and devices correctly and safely.
- Verify energy isolation before commencing work.
- Recognize common LOTO failures and prevent unsafe practices.
Prerequisite
- None required.
- Recommended: basic workplace safety awareness and familiarity with equipment operations.
Course Attire
- Classroom attire for theory sessions.
- Appropriate PPE if practical demonstrations or site-based exercises are conducted.
Suggested Audience
- Maintenance and engineering personnel.
- Authorized and affected employees under LOTO programs.
- Supervisors and managers overseeing maintenance activities.
- Safety officers and HSE professionals.
Duration and Delivery Mode
- Duration: 4–8 hours (depending on practical exercises and equipment demonstrations).
- Delivery Mode:
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Hands-on demonstrations and scenario-based exercises
Certification
Participants who complete the course and assessment receive an Apexis Lock Out / Tag Out Certificate of Completion.
Recommended Recertification: Annually or whenever equipment, processes, or procedures change.
