Lockout Tagout (OSHA 7115)

In this course, students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employer to develop and implement an energy control program, or lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) for the protection of workers while performing servicing and maintenance activities on machines and equipment.  

Topics include the understanding and application of definitions relating to OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard, types of hazardous energy, energy isolation options, written program requirements, and training guidelines. 

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to explain the importance of energy control programs, procedures, training, audits,  and methods of controlling hazardous energy and will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to safely perform servicing and maintenance activities. 

Examining The Need For Lockout: 

• purpose and scope of the standard

• energy control program overview

• energy control procedures

• required training

• periodic inspections

• application of energy control procedures

Important Information

Although enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee).

Individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for employers, managers, and employees who are responsible for worker safety, equipment servicing, and maintenance. It is also valuable for employees whose jobs require exposure to hazardous energy.

What You Will Learn

• How to develop and implement an energy control program for their workplaces. 
• How to do an inventory of energy sources so that they will be able to write out specific isolation procedures for their company’s energy control program. 
• Ability to list and describe the training and communication requirements for “authorized,” “affected,” and “all other” employees. without the help of the instructor, classmates, or class notes. 
• How to describe the periodic inspection audit requirements. 
• What activities are considered covered by OSHA’s 1910.147 Subpart J (lockout/tagout) and what activities are not covered by the LOTO requirements.
• Learn how to identify and discuss violations of lockout/tagout requirements in case studies and examples. 
• How You Will Benefit
• Learn how to recognize hazardous conditions.
• Understand the importance of energy control programs, audits, and proper training.
• Create training for employees who work in dangerous areas.
• Increase your knowledge and skills to safely perform servicing and maintenance activities.