Lockout/Tagout: Affected Employees (Refresher)
Course description
The Control of Hazardous Energy, known as “lockout/tagout” and related hazardous energy control measures are designed to protect employees from injuries due to unexpected start-up of machinery or equipment or the release of stored hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance operations.
This refresher training is for “affected employees”, or operators of machines and other employees in the area where an authorized employee may conduct service or maintenance on energized equipment.
Compliance:
To supplement this training course and comply with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.147, employers must provide employees with site specific training on the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.
Course Duration: 15 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify hazardous energy sources, such as stored electrical, hydraulic, steam, and pressure in the workplace equipment or machines
- Recognize when energy control measures are required and in use during maintenance and repair
- Describe the purpose and use of lockout/tagout devices
- Recall the role and responsibilities under lockout/tagout for all “affected,” and “other” employees, including supervisors