Lockout/Tagout Energy Control
Standardised training on isolating hazardous energy sources (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal) to ensure zero energy state before servicing.
Who it is for
Maintenance technicians, millwrights, plant operators, EHS managers, and machine servicing teams.
What you will learn
- Understand the critical importance of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) in preventing unexpected machinery restart
- Identify diverse hazardous energy types: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, and stored gravity
- Execute the 6-step LOTO procedure: preparation, shutdown, isolation, lockout, stored energy dissipation, verification
- Manage group lockout situations and shift change handovers smoothly
Objectives are proposed syllabus content, shared for your review and adjusted to your facility.
Topics covered
- 1Regulatory requirements for control of hazardous energy (OSHA 1910.147 / IS guidelines)
- 2LOTO hardware: safety padlocks, non-conductive hasps, cable lockouts, circuit breaker lockouts, valve lockouts
- 3Bleeding stored residual energy (capacitors, compressed air lines, hydraulic rams, suspended loads)
- 4The 'Zero Energy Verification' step: attempting restart before touching components
Practical activities
- Hands-on application of lockout hasps, padlocks, and danger tags to breaker and valve simulators
- Writing a step-by-step equipment-specific energy control procedure
Delivery and site needs
Delivery arrangements
Venue and delivery arrangements are confirmed during enquiry.
Site space and clearance
Training room with demonstration lockout board or access to non-operational plant machinery.
Frequently asked questions
Can a padlock key be shared among maintenance team members?
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