Welcome to Lock out/Tag Out: The Control of Hazardous Energy in the Workplace Training

Who is required to take this training? 

OSHA Regulation CFR29 - 1910.147 requires employers to provide employees who "service or maintain equipment or machines" training in the control of hazardous energy that could result in injury to the employee when unexpectedly released. Personnel that are typically required to be provided this training are maintenance and custodial staff, mechanics, crafts or trades people, warehouse workers, foodservice employees, employees working on or around grounds keeping equipment, and others. In addition the regulations require that other employees who work in the area where the maintenance or service work is being performed be aware of the program in place and be instructed in their responsibility to the program.

When is this training required? 

Training is required at the time of assignment or reassignment, annually, or as conditions in the workplace change.

Important 

These programs are designed to provide you with basic content training on the requirements of the various mandates and are not intended to serve as a total training package. During the time you are taking this training, your district has designated a contact person for this course to answer any questions you may have about the training and to give you site specific information.

If you do not know your password, please contact your district contact person or your local Area Education Agency.

Lock out/Tag Out: The Control of Hazardous Energy in the Workplace Training Module