Lockout/Tagout : Control of Hazardous Energy

Description of the training

Lockout/Tagout: Control of Hazardous Energy training based on the CSA Z460 standard

This training offers a complete overview of lockout/tagout procedures and energy control measures in accordance with CSA Z460 and local regulations. It targets workers, supervisors, and contractors performing maintenance, installation, or servicing of equipment where hazardous energy may be present. The course emphasizes awareness, energy types, procedural steps, proper use of lockout devices, and the development of a comprehensive lockout program.

What You'll Learn

• The purpose, principles, and legal requirements of lockout/tagout.
• The types of hazardous energy and how to control or eliminate them.
• The proper sequence of steps in a lockout procedure.
• The selection and use of lockout equipment and group lockout methods.
• How to ensure compliance through lockout programs and audits.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand why lockout is essential and when it must be applied.
• Identify types of hazardous energy and the risks they pose.
• Execute the five steps of a lockout procedure safely and correctly.
• Use lockout devices, hasps, and lock boxes effectively.
• Understand the lockout responsibilities of employers, workers, and contractors.
• Follow best practices for shift changes, forgotten padlocks, and signage.

Training details

The pass mark is 70 %
A participant who successfully completes the training receives a certificate of competence valid for 3 years (automatically generated and sent to the email address associated with the purchase)

Training course plan

Introduction

• Introduction to Lockout/Tagout
• Applicable Legislation
  • CSA Z460 standard and local regulations
  • When energy must be controlled and general obligations

Chapter 1 – Understanding the Risks

• Why Awareness Matters
  • Consequences of energy control failure
  • Importance of communication and risk perception
• Accident Statistics
  • Bird's Triangle (Heinrich’s Triangle) and its implications

Chapter 2 – Types of Hazardous Energy and Lockout Methods

• Identifying Energy Sources
  • Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal, chemical, and residual energy
• The Lockout Procedure
  • The 5 steps: stop, eliminate, lock, verify, restart
  • Real-world example of a simple lockout sequence
• Lockout Devices and Equipment
  • Cut-off devices and isolation points
  • Lockout devices, hasps, covers, and pole caps
  • Differences between emergency stops and proper isolation
• Group Lockout and Serial Lockout
  • Lock boxes and group procedures
  • Role of personal, department, and supervisor locks
  • Tagging practices and documentation

Chapter 3 – Lockout Rules and Best Practices

• Lockout Fundamentals
  • Unique key system and individual responsibility
  • Forgotten padlocks and proper removal procedures
• Verification
  • Double-checking energy isolation and system testing
  • Use of wheel chocks, mechanical blocks, and startup tests

Chapter 4 – The Lockout Program

• Program Requirements
  • Roles, responsibilities, and procedures
  • Managing special cases: shift changes, contractor management
• Staff Training and Equipment Management
  • Communication of updates and signage protocols
  • Responsibilities of the host company and visiting workers
• Audit and Compliance
  • Frequency, documentation, and corrective action