Isolation, Lock Out and Tag Out Procedures
Employees can be seriously or fatally injured if machinery/equipment they service or maintain unexpectedly energizes, starts up, or releases stored energy. Planned lockout tagout procedures are an effective way of reducing the risks involved when maintaining, cleaning or repairing equipment. Now considered a best practice procedure worldwide, correct implementation can reduce downtime and increase productivity. It helps to ensure worker safety and also reduces the risk of employers exposure to liability and prosecution as well as indirect costs such as repairs to equipment.
Course designed for
All persons that are Lockout Tagout Controllers, Assignee’s, Managers/Supervisors
Course pre-requisites
Learners are required to be 16 years of age or above.
Course content
- Recognise and state the statutory requirements and relevant Approved Codes and guidance documents
- Understand the 6 Steps of Lock Out/Tagout
- Understand the 4 E’s of Lockout/Tagout
- Roles and responsibilities
- Identify the different types of Lockout/Tagout Equipment that can be used (Industry Specific)
- Understand the importance of using a permit to work system
- Identify when a lockout tagout station would be beneficial
- Understand the importance of good communication between all parties
- Complete a worked example of lock out/Tagout
Course qualification
In-House Certificate (issued by HSCT)
Skill identity card (issued by HSCT)
Refresher training
Every 3 years or if Legislation Changes
Course venue
HSCT Facilities – 50 Nuttscorner Road, Crumlin, BT29 4SQ
Other approved venues
Course duration
Half Day
Course size
Maximum of 12 learners per Instructor/Assessor
Course assessment
- MultiChoice questionnaire
- Isolation of a piece of equipment (Industry Specific)