Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Course Outline
Regulatory Framework and Standards
- Survey of relevant regulatory requirements and industry consensus standards for government operations
- Legal obligations of employers and workers under applicable law
- Integration of LOTO into comprehensive safety management systems
LOTO Policy and Program Development
- Essential components of a robust LOTO program and documentation of written procedures for government facilities
- Procedures for work permits and authorization workflows
- Requirements for documentation, auditing, and continuous process improvement
Identification of Energy Sources and Hazard Assessment
- Classification of hazardous energy types, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and chemical sources
- Methods for identifying and documenting energy isolation points
- Risk assessment methodologies and prioritization strategies for maintenance activities
Isolation Devices, Locking, and Tagging Hardware
- Overview of standard isolation devices and criteria for appropriate selection
- Specifications for locks and tags, securement methods, and key control protocols
- Applications for complex scenarios: group LOTO, multiple energy sources, and intricate machinery configurations
LOTO Procedures, Verification, and Restoration
- Structural components of LOTO procedures and protocols for safe sequencing
- Methods for verifying isolation, conducting tests, and confirming a safe work environment
- Protocols for the safe removal of locks/tags and re-energization of systems
Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication
- Distinction of duties among authorized employees, affected employees, and other personnel
- Coordination practices involving supervisors, HSE professionals, and contractors
- Procedures for shift transitions, group LOTO coordination, and emergency response alignment
Hands-on Practical Labs and Assessment
- Practical application: development and execution of LOTO on representative equipment mock-ups
- Scenario-based training: managing multi-energy isolation, addressing unexpected hazards, and troubleshooting
- Competency evaluations, after-action debriefs, and planning for corrective actions
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental manufacturing processes
- Practical experience involving industrial machinery or adjacent work areas
- Established understanding of occupational safety protocols
Target Audience
- Maintenance technicians and electricians responsible for government facilities
- Machine operators and production supervisors overseeing operational efficiency
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel ensuring regulatory compliance
7 Hours
