Course Outline

Regulatory Framework and Standards

  • Overview of applicable regulations and consensus standards
  • Employer and worker legal responsibilities
  • How LOTO fits into broader safety management systems

LOTO Policy and Program Development

  • Key elements of an effective LOTO program and written procedures
  • Permit-to-work and authorization workflows
  • Recordkeeping, auditing, and continuous improvement

Identification of Energy Sources and Hazard Assessment

  • Types of hazardous energy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical)
  • Techniques for locating and documenting energy isolation points
  • Risk assessment and prioritization for maintenance tasks

Isolation Devices, Locking, and Tagging Hardware

  • Common isolation devices and best selection practices
  • Lock and tag types, securement methods, and control of keys
  • Special situations: group LOTO, multiple energy sources, and complex machinery

LOTO Procedures, Verification, and Restoration

  • Step-by-step LOTO procedure structure and safe sequencing
  • Isolation verification, testing, and safe work verification
  • Safe removal of locks/tags and system re-energization protocols

Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication

  • Segregation of duties: authorized, affected, and other employees
  • Supervisor, HSE, and contractor coordination practices
  • Shift handovers, group LOTO coordination, and emergency response

Hands-on Practical Labs and Assessment

  • Practical exercise: developing and executing LOTO on representative equipment mock-ups
  • Scenario drills: multi-energy isolation, unexpected hazards, and troubleshooting
  • Competency checks, debrief, and corrective action planning

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of basic manufacturing operations
  • Experience working with or near industrial machinery
  • Familiarity with workplace safety principles

Audience

  • Maintenance technicians and electricians
  • Machine operators and production supervisors
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel
 7 Hours

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