LockOut TagOut (LOTO) Safety Training ā Control of Hazardous Energy
This training video provides a complete overview of the LockOut TagOut procedure required by OSHA Standard 1910.147. It is designed to protect employees from hazardous energy sources during servicing, cleaning, adjustment, or maintenance of machinery and equipment.
This video covers:
š¹ What LockOut TagOut is and why it is mandatory
⢠The purpose of LOTO
⢠How unexpected startup and stored energy cause serious injuries
⢠Real-world examples of energy hazards
š¹ OSHA Requirements (1910.147)
⢠Employer responsibilities
⢠Authorized vs. affected employees
⢠Required equipment (locks, tags, devices)
⢠Annual inspections and retraining
š¹ The 6 Essential Steps of LockOut TagOut
Preparation
Shutdown
Isolation
Lock and Tag application
Release of stored energy
Verification (ātry startā)
š¹ Roles and Responsibilities
⢠What authorized employees must do
⢠What affected employees must never do
⢠Why āOne person ⢠One lock ⢠One keyā is a critical rule
⢠Why removing another personās lock is strictly prohibited
š¹ Critical Safety Rules
⢠Never enter a cell without your personal lock
⢠Never borrow or lend LOTO locks or keys
⢠Tags warn, locks protect
⢠Verification is the most important step
⢠Violating LOTO procedures can result in severe injury or termination
ā Who Should Watch This Video?
This training is designed for:
⢠Machine operators
⢠Maintenance technicians
⢠Setup and changeover personnel
⢠Electricians
⢠Supervisors
⢠Safety coordinators
⢠Any employee working near machinery or energy sources
ā Learning Objectives
After completing this training, employees will be able to:
⢠Identify hazardous energy sources
⢠Explain the difference between authorized and affected employees
⢠Apply locks and tags correctly
⢠Verify energy isolation using proper methods
⢠Follow OSHAās required steps for safe isolation
⢠Recognize common violations and how to avoid them
ā Important Notice
This video supports LockOut TagOut education but does not replace:
⢠Your companyās written LOTO program
⢠Machine-specific procedures
⢠Hands-on training
⢠Supervisor guidance
Always follow your employerās official procedures and OSHA regulations.
ā Assessment
If this video is being used for training certification, complete the associated quiz provided by your employer.
ā Disclaimer
This training video is for general educational purposes and is based on OSHA 1910.147 standards. Always follow your workplaceās approved LOTO program and equipment-specific instructions. The creators of this video assume no responsibility for misuse, misapplication, or deviation from approved safety procedures.