Lockout/Tagout Training

Lockout/tagout Awareness

Awareness level training is required for personnel who are working in areas where lockout/tagout is being performed, but who are not directly performing the work. They must understand the basic program requirements and procedures, and that the devices are not to be tampered with, removed, or bypassed in any way.

Awareness level refresher training is due every 5 years.

Lockout/tagout Authorized Employee

Each person who will conduct work covered by this program must attend Lockout Authorized Employee training offered by Environmental Health & Safety prior to beginning such work. Additionally, each Lockout Authorized Employee must receive specific training on each Energy Control Procedure (ECP) to be used. This training is to be conducted by a department Lockout Authorized Employee familiar and experienced with the procedure and the system, machinery, or equipment.

Refresher training is due every 3 years.

Retraining

In addition to refresher training requirements listed above, retraining may be required under certain conditions:

• An accident or incident involving hazardous energy source(s);
• A change in job assignment;
• A change in machines, equipment, or processes that present a new hazard;
• Deviations from, or inadequacies in, the employee's knowledge or use of the Energy Control Procedure;
• Periodic inspections reveal there are deviations in the Energy Control Procedure; or
• Significant changes to the employer's written program.