Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) (US)
- Continuing education credit hours 0.08
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Describe how electricity works;
Define conductors and insulators;
Explain how electric shock occurs;
Recall safe practices for working with and around electricity;
Explain the purpose of lockout/tagout;
List different forms of hazardous energy;
Identify who is covered and what activities are covered by the lockout/tagout standard;
Describe the three elements of an energy control program;
Recognize the types of lockout/tagout devices;
Explain who is required to lockout or tagout;
List the steps for attaching and removing locks and tags;
Discuss periodic inspections of lockout/tagout procedures as required by the standard;
Understand the training requirements for lockout/tagout
Course Description
Working with electricity can be dangerous. Every year, between 300 and 500 people in the U.S. are killed by electrocutions at work. To handle electricity safely, you need to know how it acts, how it can be controlled, and its hazards. Workers performing service or maintenance on machinery and equipment may be injured by the unexpected startup of the machinery or equipment, or release of stored electrical energy in the equipment. In fact, failure to lock out machinery before working on it is a major cause of injury and death in the United States. These deaths and injuries can be prevented by establishing and following an effective lockout/tagout program. This training will tell you more about electrical hazards, safe practices when working with electricity, and the lockout tagout program and how it can save your life.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S - Electrical;
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout);
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.417 Lockout and Tagging of Circuits
Introduction to the Course
Working with electricity and machinery can be risky if you do not take proper precautions. The Lockout Tagout or LOTO training will guide you through the essentials of electrical safety and explain how electricity works. It will teach the hazards and the importance of controlling energy sources. You will also learn about the different forms of hazardous safe practices and steps to prevent accidents.
The course covers the key elements of a lockout/tagout program and ensures that you are well equipped to prevent unexpected machinery startups, which can lead to injury or death.
Benefits of The Course
Maintain safety in workplaces involving electricity and machinery with the help of this LOTO training course:
Improved Electrical Safety: Learn how electricity works and how to handle it safely, reducing the risk of accidents.
Understanding Hazardous Energy: Know the different forms of hazardous energy and ways to control them effectively.
Proper Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Understand the correct steps to lock out or tag out machinery. unexpected starts that can cause injuries.
Compliance with Safety Standards: Stay compliant with safety regulations by following the required lockout/tagout procedures and inspections.
Life-Saving Practices: Implement critical safety practices that can prevent serious injuries or even save lives in hazardous work environments.
Course Offerings
The course teaches the following modules:
Affected employees
Authorized employees
Circuit
Conductor
Current
Energized
Energy source
Energy isolating device
Ground
Insulator
Lockout
Lockout device
mA
Normal production operations
Other employees
Servicing and/or maintenance
Tagout
Who Needs this Training?
This LOTO training is essential for anyone who works with or around machinery, electrical equipment, or hazardous energy sources.
Maintenance workers who service machinery and equipment.
Electricians who work directly with electrical systems.
Supervisors who need to enforce safety protocols in hazardous environments.
Engineers design systems that include hazardous energy.
Safety officers who want to comply with lockout/tagout standards.
Machine operators who need to understand the risks of unexpected machinery start-ups.
How Does This Training Work?
This OSHA LOTO training works through a simple and efficient process to help you gain necessary knowledge and skills. Here is how this training works:
Enroll Online: Sign up for the course through our website with easy registration steps.
Access the Training Materials: Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to all course materials, including videos, guides, and resources.
Complete the Lessons: Go through each lesson at your own pace.
Take the Assessment: After completing the lessons, take the quiz to assess your understanding of the course material.
Receive Certification: After you pass, you will get a certificate of completion, which will show your competency in LOTO procedures.
Accreditations and Certifications
Our OSHA LOTO training course is based on OSHA regulations:
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S: Covers safety standards for electrical systems in the workplace.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147: Focuses on controlling hazardous energy through lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidents.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.417: Sets rules for locking out and tagging circuits to ensure safety during electrical work.
The course is recognized and approved by over 100 boards and is nationally accepted. This ensures it meets high standards for workplace safety training.
UL certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products.
