LOTO General Course (Face to face)

This is a theoretical and practical course designed to raise the awareness of delegates in accordance with requirements of UK Regulation and guidance including HSG253; PUWER 11, 19 and 22 ; EAWR; BSEN 14118 and various other machinery related standards.

Course module 1

• Outline & purpose of LOTOTO

• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO

• Requirements under PUWER 11, 19, 22

• Regulations, standards and guidance

• Core procedures for LOTOTO

• Machinery risks & machinery guarding

Course module 2

• Development of the LOTOTO schedule

• Identification of energy sources & energy types

• Common LOTOTO equipment and devices

• Site specific LOTOTO equipment & local procedures (option)

• Development, Control & monitoring of the Isolation Register

• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO

Course module 3

• Installing a “personal” LOTOTO

• Developing, installing and controlling a “group” LOTOTO

• Removing LOTOTO & preparation for re-energisation

• Access interlocks & captive key systems

• Emergency procedures for lock removal – key lost

• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO

Course module 4

• Use of LOTOTO simulators to replicate plant scenario

• Enhanced case study & development of complex LOTOTO schemes

Assessment method

• Assessment will be carried out via online written exam at the end of each module PLUS the completion of a scenario based exercise which will be submitted and assessed remotely post training

Course duration

• Half Day to One Day - subject to client requirements

Candidate ratio

• 1:6

Revalidation period

• Reece in-house certification valid for 3 years