Energy Control Program (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the course. I'm Steve Geigle and I'll be your online instructor for this course. If you are a safety manager, supervisor, committee member, or someone who is getting into the occupational safety and health field, this course will help you understand your important responsibilities.

Here's how it works (Read this... it's important!)

1. Study each course module. Just click on the course "Modules" tab above to get started. It takes about 30 minutes to one hour to complete each module.

2. Complete each module quiz. Each quiz is 5-10 questions. When you submit the quiz, a new web page will load with instant feedback on your answers. After you complete the quiz, start on the next module. There is no need to wait! No hurry either. You are in control of the pace of learning.
   If you have questions as you study, just send me an email.

3. Order a certificate. Optional If you want certification of training, order a certificate before you take the final exam. You will be assigned a student number.

   The fee is only $11.95 for an emailed (pdf) copy of your certificate or $20 plus shipping for both emailed and original certificate mailed to you via USPS shipping. The fee covers my exam review, course certificate preparation, and maintenance of your student records. Just click on the "Certificate" tab. Tip: You will save up to 50% in course fees if you enroll in a Professional Certificate Program .

4. After you receive your student number, complete and submit the final course exam.
   • Final course exams contain 20 multiple-choice questions
   • To meet OSHA requirements, you must pass the final exam with a score of at least 70%.
   • If you do not pass the exam, you may retake the exam.
   • If you pass the exam, you may not retake the exam just to raise your score.
   • Want high scores? Be sure to review all module quizzes. Final exam questions are derived from the module quizzes.

OK, Let's go!

Have fun and study hard. To start, just click on the "Introduction" tab above.

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

This course presents OSHA's general requirements for controlling hazardous energy during service or maintenance of machines or equipment as detailed in 29 CFR 1910.147, Control of Hazardous Energy. It is not intended to replace or to supplement OSHA standards regarding the control of hazardous energy.

After completing this course, you should also review the OSHA standards on the control of hazardous energy to gain a complete understanding of the requirements regarding the control of hazardous energy. These standards, as well as other relevant resources, are identified throughout this course.

Why do I need to be concerned about lockout/tagout?

It's important that you be familiar with OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standards to help save lives and avoid OSHA citations. Take a look at OSHA's top 10 most cited violations for 2011 and you will see that Lockout/Tagout ranks as the fifth most commonly cited violation!

Most Cited Violations of 2011

1. Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501)
2. Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451)
3. Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) 6538 violations
4. Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
5. Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)
6. Electrical - Wiring Methods (29 CFR 1910.305)
7. Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178)
8. Ladders (1926.1053)
9. Electrical - General (29 CFR 1910.303) 2863 violations
10. Machine Guarding - General Requirement (29 CFR 1910.212)

Employees can be seriously or fatally injured if machinery they service or maintain unexpectedly energizes, starts up, or releases stored energy. OSHA's standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, spells out the steps employers must take to prevent accidents associated with hazardous energy. The standard addresses practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery and prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while maintenance or servicing activities are performed.

Two other OSHA standards also contain energy control provisions: 29 CFR 1910.269 and 1910.333. In addition, some standards relating to specific types of machinery contain de-energization requirements - such as 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i)(c) (requiring the switches to be "open and locked in the open position" before performing preventive maintenance on overhead and gantry cranes). The provisions of Part 1910.147 apply in conjunction with these machine-specific standards to assure that employees will be adequately protected against hazardous energy.

Lockout/Tagout will most likely be required where you work because, after all, just about every workplace includes hazardous energy sources that could injure or kill workers.

So, let's find out more about LOTO!

Go to the first module!

To begin your online study, just click on the "Modules" tab. To study off-line, click on the "Study Guide" tab and download the PDF study guide. Download Adobe Reader to open the study guide. The study guide is for your personal use only.

To begin your training, just click on the module links below.

Module 1: Purpose, Scope, and Application Module 2: Energy Control Program Components Module 3: Training and Communication Module 4: Periodic Inspection Module 5: Materials and Hardware Module 6: Application of Energy Control Devices Module 7: Release from Lockout/Tagout Module 8: Contractors, Group Lockout/Tagout

COURSE 710 FINAL EXAM

This is an open book exam. That means you may search high and low throughout the course material for the answers to this final exam. To receive a certificate, you must achieve a score of 70% or higher.

If you are enrolled in a Certificate Program

We have a "don't pay until you pass" option! You may wait until you have completed all course exams before paying the one-time program certificate fee. Your exam will be placed in our archives folder for one year. If you have not paid the administrative fee after one year, you will be required to retake the exam. Let the instructor know when you have completed the last course in your program.

If you are not enrolled

You may pay for a course certificate before or after you complete the exam. No worries. If you don't pass the exam, you are welcome to retake the exam until you pass for no additional charge. If you want to save money on fees, think about enrolling in a Certificate Program. You may enroll in a program at any time.

If you only want free training

We will save your exam for one year. If you change your mind and want a certificate later, just pay the certificate fee and we will score your exam at that time.

If you have not paid a program fee and want your instructor to reply with results and send an official course certificate, just click on the appropriate button below. Why should you order a certificate?

How to order

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Course Study Guide. Use it for studying off-line and creating a reference binder.

Additional information can be found in: Guide to Controlling Hazardous Energy, OR-OSHA Interactive LOTO Training, OSHA Case Studies,OSHA Sample LOTO Plan,DOL - Indiana Napo's Films, Via Storia Additional Resources

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