Shockingly Important: Lock Out Tag Out Educational Session

This educational session on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is designed to provide employees with critical knowledge and hands-on training on the proper procedures for ensuring equipment safety during maintenance or repair activities. Participants will learn about the importance of LOTO in preventing workplace injuries and fatalities caused by the unexpected release of hazardous energy sources, such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energy.

Key topics include:

• - Understanding the fundamentals of Lockout/Tagout regulations and standards (OSHA)

- Identifying energy sources and hazards associated with equipment

- The proper use of lockout/tagout devices and procedures

- How to create and implement effective energy control programs

- The roles and responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees

- Best practices for communication, documentation, and periodic inspections

- Hands-on demonstration and practice of LOTO procedures to reinforce learning

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to safely perform lockout/tagout tasks and contribute to a safer working environment. This session is essential for anyone involved in equipment maintenance, repair, or operations in industries where hazardous energy is present.