Course description
The "Lock It, Tag It and Live: Non-Electrical Workers" course is an essential training designed to educate non-electrical employees on the critical safety protocols of the lockout/tagout (LOTO) process. This one-day program aims to qualify and certify participants, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to safely perform repair and maintenance tasks on low voltage equipment while minimizing potential risks. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding various forms of energy, adhering to safety regulations and standards, and effectively implementing LOTO procedures in the workplace.
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Who should attend?
Who Should Attend:
- Non-electrical personnel involved in maintenance and repair tasks
- Safety Managers and Supervisors overseeing maintenance operations
- Operations personnel in industries with low voltage equipment
- Any employee required to understand and participate in LOTO procedures
Enrollment Information:
This course is crucial for non-electrical workers who interact with or are responsible for equipment that may require lockout/tagout procedures. By participating in this program, employees will significantly enhance their ability to contribute to a safer working environment, prevent accidents, and protect themselves and their colleagues from potential hazards.
Training content
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive LOTO Programs: Introduction to the necessity of lockout/tagout procedures, understanding potential energy hazards, and the safe application of locks and tags to prevent accidental energy release.
- Diverse Energy Forms and Sources: Exploration of different forms of energy, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, kinetic, potential, and thermal, with specific LOTO considerations for each.
- Regulatory Framework: Overview of provincial and federal regulations, CSA Z460, and NFPA 70E standards affecting lockout/tagout practices, ensuring compliance across operations.
- Company-Specific Standards and Procedures: Examination of organizational LOTO policies, comparing them with industry standards and understanding the application of these procedures in day-to-day operations.
- Practical Application and Demonstrations: Engaging in practical projects and scenarios to apply LOTO knowledge, ensuring participants can effectively implement LOTO protocols within their work environments.
Practical Projects:
Participants will engage in scenario-based projects to demonstrate their proficiency in applying lockout/tagout procedures across various energy forms. These practical exercises aim to reinforce learning, enhance problem-solving skills, and ensure readiness to safely perform maintenance and repair tasks involving low voltage equipment.
Certification / Credits
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles behind lockout/tagout procedures and the significance of such practices in maintaining workplace safety.
- Identify various forms of energy present in the workplace and recognize specific lockout/tagout requirements for each.
- Navigate relevant regulations and standards, applying them to ensure compliance in LOTO procedures.
- Implement their company's lockout/tagout procedures accurately, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Conduct proper LOTO applications, including the preparation for shutdown, energy isolation, verification of isolation, and removal of LOTO devices, through hands-on experience.
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Canada Training Group
Canada Training Group stands as a premier provider of industrial electrical safety and technical training. With over 40 years of expertise, we specialize in delivering comprehensive, results-oriented training programs designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Our...