OSHA created the lockout/tagout standard to cover the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the "unexpected" energization or start up of the machines or equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. This Lockout and Tagout 1-Hour course, addresses practices and procedures that are necessary to disable machinery or equipment and to prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while maintenance and servicing activities are being performed.

Important topics covered in this course include: General requirements for the Control of Hazardous Energy Employee Protection Energy Control Procedure Lockout and Tagout Procedures and Devices Training Requirements for Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Complete Your Lockout and Tagout Training Online

Taking your course online offers the following benefits:

• Work anytime, anywhere - All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
• Log on and off as often as you like to work at your own pace
• Course trainer email access for any questions you have
• 24/7 course access
• Allows up to 6 months to complete the course

This course is offered to you by the OSHA Training Institute Education Center of the University of South Florida in cooperation with the American Safety Council, Inc. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an OSHA Training Institute Education Center Certificate of Completion from the University of South Florida.

Course Details

When you complete this course, you will:

• Know how to prevent injuries by controlling hazardous energy as it applies to the lockout/tagout standard
• Be able to identify the requirements and procedures for locking and tagging out machines and equipment
• Understand the employer’s training responsibility, as well as the training requirements for authorized and affected employees.

Course sections include The Control of Hazardous Energy, Lockout/Tagout Requirements, and Training Requirements.