What is LOTO training?

What is LOTO training?

A LOTO program addresses the steps necessary to disable machinery or equipment that could release hazardous energy or start unexpectedly during servicing or maintenance activities. As an employer, you need to have a LOTO program in place and provide training to your employees.

How do you do a LOTO?

The eight basic steps to a LOTO procedure are as follows:

1. Prepare for the shutdown.
2. Notify affected employees.
3. Shut down the equipment.
4. Isolate energy sources.
5. Apply LOTO devices to energy sources.
6. Release/control all stored energy.
7. Verify the lockout.
8. Maintain the lockout.

Who can teach LOTO?

1. Authorized employees. As a general rule, this group might include your electricians, maintenance personnel, and some machine operators. These workers are the only ones allowed by OSHA to perform LOTO.

What are the three 3 levels of training in LOTO?

The LOTO standard requires different levels of training for the three categories of workers: authorized, affected, and other employees.

Is LOTO an engineering control?

The traditional electrical LOTO process is an administrative control that is inherently manual and relies on detail-oriented workers.

When should I use LOTO?

Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a set of procedures that are used to ensure that equipment is shut down, inoperable, and (where relevant) de-energized. This allows maintenance and repair work on the system to be performed safely.

What is the purpose of LOTO?

What is the purpose of LOTO? The purpose of LOTO is to prevent injury to servicing and /or maintenance employees due to the unexpected energization or startup of machines, equipment or processes; or the release of stored energy.

When should lockout be performed?

Any time someone is going to enter into a machine or a hazardous area, the power should be removed and locked out so that the machine can’t be accidentally engaged.