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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Regulatory Framework and Standards
- An overview of applicable regulations and consensus standards
- Legal responsibilities for both employers and workers
- The role of LOTO within broader safety management systems
LOTO Policy and Program Development
- Essential components of an effective LOTO program and written procedures
- Permit-to-work and authorization workflows
- Recordkeeping, auditing, and strategies for continuous improvement
Identifying Energy Sources and Assessing Hazards
- Categories of hazardous energy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and chemical)
- Methods for locating and documenting energy isolation points
- Risk assessment and prioritization for maintenance tasks
Isolation Devices, Locking, and Tagging Hardware
- Common isolation devices and best practices for selection
- Types of locks and tags, securement methods, and key management
- Handling special situations: group LOTO, multiple energy sources, and complex machinery
LOTO Procedures, Verification, and Restoration
- Structuring step-by-step LOTO procedures and ensuring safe sequencing
- Verifying isolation, testing, and confirming safe work conditions
- Protocols for safely removing locks/tags and re-energizing systems
Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication
- Defining duties for authorized, affected, and other employees
- Coordination practices among supervisors, HSE teams, and contractors
- Managing shift handovers, coordinating group LOTO, and responding to emergencies
Hands-on Practical Labs and Assessment
- Practical exercise: Developing and executing LOTO on representative equipment mock-ups
- Scenario drills covering multi-energy isolation, unexpected hazards, and troubleshooting
- Competency checks, debrief sessions, and planning corrective actions
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic manufacturing operations
- Prior experience working with or in close proximity to industrial machinery
- General familiarity with workplace safety principles
Target Audience
- Maintenance technicians and electricians
- Machine operators and production supervisors
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel
