Training LOTO – Lock Out Tag Out (ENG)

Description

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) training – English introduces the principles of hazardous energy isolation for work on machinery and installations. Unexpected start-up and stored energy can cause serious injuries during maintenance and repair.

What participants learn

• Why hazardous energy needs to be controlled
• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal and chemical energy sources
• How to recognise stored or residual energy
• LOTO responsibilities and communication between affected and authorised workers
• Why isolation verification and shift handover are essential
• Common errors and how to prevent them

The LOTO workflow

1. Plan and shut down the equipment
2. Isolate every relevant energy source
3. Apply locks and tags in accordance with the site procedure
4. Release or secure stored energy and verify isolation
5. Carry out the authorised work
6. Remove controls and return equipment to service under an approved procedure

Who is the course for?

Maintenance workers, technicians, operators, contractors, supervisors and HSE professionals. It can also help affected workers understand LOTO activities taking place nearby.

Learning format and certificate

This is a flexible online course available in English. Participants who successfully complete the training receive a course completion certificate.

The e-learning provides theoretical knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific written isolation procedures, hands-on instruction, equipment-specific authorisation or practical verification of competence.