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Sarnia · London East

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Equipment & Workplace Practices

Lockout / Tagout

Review lockout and tagout systems, hazardous energy, unexpected equipment startup and the responsibilities of key workplace roles.

Worker applying a lock and safety tag at an industrial electrical disconnect.

Course overview

This course examines lockout and tagout systems through theoretical and practical instruction. The program uses the company’s practices as a starting point, with attention to workplace responsibilities, unexpected equipment startup and hazardous energy releases.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the responsibilities of supervisors, employees and permit issuers.
  • Recognize the risks of unexpected equipment startup.
  • Recognize hazardous energy releases.
  • Review applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Discuss company guidelines, procedures and relevant industry standards.