OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout

Overview

Unexpected startup or release of stored energy from machinery can cause serious workplace injuries. OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout teaches employers and safety professionals how to develop and maintain an effective energy control program to protect employees during service and maintenance activities.

You’ll learn how OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard applies to your workplace, how to identify hazardous energy sources, and how to create procedures that help prevent accidental machine activation. The course focuses on practical steps for building a strong lockout/tagout (LOTO) program and protecting authorized and affected employees.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand employer responsibilities for developing and implementing a lockout/tagout program
• Identify different types of hazardous energy sources
• Recognize OSHA requirements related to the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
• Understand the difference between authorized and affected employees
• Develop written energy isolation procedures
• Identify energy isolation methods and control measures
• Understand requirements for employee training and periodic inspections of LOTO procedures

Who Should Attend

OSHA #7115 is designed for professionals responsible for workplace safety, equipment maintenance, and OSHA compliance, including:

• Safety professionals and safety managers
• Maintenance supervisors and technicians
• Facility and operations managers
• Supervisors who oversee employees working on machinery or equipment
• Authorized employees who perform equipment servicing and maintenance