Course Outline

Regulatory Framework and Standards for Government

  • Overview of applicable regulations and consensus standards for government operations
  • Employer and worker legal responsibilities within the public sector
  • Integration of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) into broader safety management systems for government

LOTO Policy and Program Development for Government

  • Key elements of an effective LOTO program and written procedures for government agencies
  • Permit-to-work and authorization workflows tailored to public sector operations
  • Recordkeeping, auditing, and continuous improvement practices for government entities

Identification of Energy Sources and Hazard Assessment for Government

  • Types of hazardous energy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical) in public sector facilities
  • Techniques for locating and documenting energy isolation points in government settings
  • Risk assessment and prioritization for maintenance tasks within government operations

Isolation Devices, Locking, and Tagging Hardware for Government

  • Common isolation devices and best selection practices for government facilities
  • Types of locks and tags, securement methods, and control of keys in public sector environments
  • Special situations: group LOTO, multiple energy sources, and complex machinery in government operations

LOTO Procedures, Verification, and Restoration for Government

  • Step-by-step LOTO procedure structure and safe sequencing for government agencies
  • Isolation verification, testing, and safe work verification in public sector settings
  • Safe removal of locks/tags and system re-energization protocols for government operations

Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication for Government

  • Segregation of duties: authorized, affected, and other employees in government settings
  • Supervisor, HSE, and contractor coordination practices within the public sector
  • Shift handovers, group LOTO coordination, and emergency response for government operations

Hands-on Practical Labs and Assessment for Government

  • Practical exercise: developing and executing LOTO on representative equipment mock-ups in a government context
  • Scenario drills: multi-energy isolation, unexpected hazards, and troubleshooting within public sector environments
  • Competency checks, debrief, and corrective action planning for government personnel

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • A foundational knowledge of manufacturing operations
  • Practical experience working with or in proximity to industrial machinery
  • Proficiency with workplace safety guidelines

Audience for Government

  • Maintenance technicians and electricians
  • Machine operators and production supervisors
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel
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