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Lockout/Tagout
Learn to use the Lockout/Tagout practices for hazardous energyPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 10 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 10 Lessons · 21m in Arabic, English, Spanish, Burmese
Course Description
Powered equipment can help you get jobs done quicker and easier. This hazardous energy also presents with certain dangers. That's why OSHA has the Lockout/Tagout regulations. This course will show you how and when to follow these regulations.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the dangers that hazardous energy from powered equipment can present
- Identify lockout/tagout devices and the procedures for using them
- Apply OSHA lockout/tagout regulations to know how and when to follow them
- Dissipate stored energy and handle special situations safely
- Follow release procedures when servicing equipment
- Work safely with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Key Takeaways
- Powered equipment helps get jobs done quicker and easier but its hazardous energy presents certain dangers.
- OSHA created the Lockout/Tagout regulations to address the dangers of hazardous energy.
- The course covers lockout/tagout devices, procedures, and release procedures.
- Dissipating stored energy and handling special situations are part of safe lockout/tagout practice.
- Lockout/tagout applies when working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Lockout/Tagout course cover?
It shows you how and when to follow OSHA's Lockout/Tagout regulations, covering lockout/tagout devices, procedures, dissipating stored energy, special situations, release procedures, and working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Why are Lockout/Tagout regulations needed?
Powered equipment can help you get jobs done quicker and easier, but its hazardous energy also presents certain dangers, which is why OSHA has the Lockout/Tagout regulations.
What types of systems does the course address?
The course includes lessons on working with electrical systems and working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Does the course explain what to do after servicing equipment?
Yes, it includes a lesson on release procedures, as well as dissipating stored energy and handling special situations.
