Nearly 200 employees are killed and thousands of others injured each year when they are exposed to the sudden, unexpected release of hazardous energy. To protect workers from such incidents, a set of procedures known as lockout/tagout is used to disconnect and isolate all of the hazardous energy sources to a machine, piece of equipment or other device. This program stresses the importance of controlling hazardous energy in all required situations while providing viewers with a basic understanding of the key elements in the lockout/tagout process. Also featured are six workplace injury reenactments that illustrate the devastating consequences of improper lockout/tagout operations.
After watching the program, the viewer will be able to explain the following:
- When lockout/tagout operations are required.
- What “authorized,” “affected” and “other” employees are.
- How to properly use locks and tags.
- What sequence of steps is used when performing a lockout procedure.
- How equipment should be returned to operation after service is complete.
- Why it is imperative that lockout/tagout procedures be implemented in all required situations.