Course Description
CPD certified and approved
This short Lock Out Tag Out online course offers an overview of this process.
It starts by describing a lock out / tag out system, detailing its purpose, and what it involves.
The course then moves on to the types of hazard exposures that might require lock out / tag out and follows this with a look at the laws associated with lock out / tag out, and the responsibilities that you, and your employer, have under these regulations.
Finally, it sets out a six-step process you need to follow to ensure a safe lock out / tag out.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand what a Lock Out / Tag Out system is.
• Understand what Type of Hazard Exposure Might be Required for Lock Out / Tag Out.
• Understand what Laws are Associated with Lock Out / Tag Out.
• The Six Steps to Successful Lock Out / Tag Out.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at anyone involved with the service, repair or maintenance of machinery or equipment that can unexpectedly release hazardous energy if it is not shut down and isolated correctly. It is also relevant to the employees working alongside these people and their supervisors and managers.
Advantages
Knowledge of the reasons for a Lockout / Tagout system and awareness of the dangers of not implementing it correctly reduces the chances of a LOTO accident from occurring.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, enabling them to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses like Electrical Safety and Working Safely should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors who want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Modules
| Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1. What is a Lock Out / Tag Out System? | 70 |
| 2. What Type of Hazard Exposure Might be Required for Lock Out / Tag Out? | 70 |
| 3. What Laws are Associated with Lock Out / Tag Out? | 70 |
| 4. The Six Steps to Successful Lock Out / Tag Out | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)