Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the purpose of Lockout/Tagout and explain why it is critical for energy control and worker safety
• Identify key OSHA 1910.147 standards and describe how they apply to LOTO in various workplace settings
• Classify energy sources into categories such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and chemical
• Label parts of a LOTO system including locks, tags, hasps, isolation points and authorized personnel
• Describe the six-step LOTO cycle and relate each step to real-world maintenance scenarios
• Distinguish between authorized and affected workers based on roles and responsibilities under OSHA rules
• Outline common penalties and legal consequences for non-compliance with LOTO regulations
• Discuss the importance of identifying hidden or residual energy before beginning maintenance work
• Create equipment-specific LOTO procedures that ensure a zero-energy state is safely reached and maintained
• Arrange proper steps for group LOTO using lockboxes, tags and shift-change protocols for safe handovers
• Illustrate the use of tools like voltmeters and air bleed valves to verify energy isolation effectiveness
• Plan emergency override and controlled restart procedures according to best safety practices