Lockout Tagout (LOTO)

Lockout Tagout Training Overview

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures are essential for protecting workers from hazardous energy during the maintenance and servicing of machinery. F.A.S.T. Rescue’s Lockout Tagout Training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to safely perform LOTO procedures, ensuring compliance with Ontario’s health and safety regulations.

This training is designed to help workers and supervisors recognize the importance of energy control and prevent workplace accidents caused by unexpected machine startups or the release of stored energy.

This course is ideal for employees across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and warehousing, where energy control procedures are critical for workplace safety.

Course Content

Our Lockout Tagout Training covers the following key topics:

• Understanding Hazardous Energy: Learn about different types of hazardous energy sources, such as electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical energy, and the risks they pose.
• Legislation and Standards: Gain a clear understanding of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the specific LOTO requirements outlined in applicable safety regulations.
• Lockout Tagout Procedures: Learn the step-by-step process for safely de-energizing, locking out, and tagging machinery to prevent accidental re-energization during maintenance.
• Proper Use of Lockout Devices: Understand the various lockout and tagout devices used in different workplace environments, and how to properly apply them.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Identify the roles and responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and authorized personnel in the lockout/tagout process.
• Emergency Procedures: Learn what to do in the event of an emergency during lockout procedures, including safe removal of locks and tags by authorized personnel.

Certification and Requirements

• Duration: 4-6 hours of classroom or 2 hours of online instruction.
• Completion Requirements: Full attendance and successful completion of assessments.
• Certification: Participants will receive a Lockout Tagout certificate upon successful completion, valid for three years.