Lockout Tagout Specialist

The Lockout/Tagout Specialist course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to control hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance. It covers energy-source identification, regulatory requirements, programme development, LOTO devices, risk assessment, employee training, auditing, and emergency procedures.

• Understand lockout/tagout principles
• Recognise electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and stored energy
• Interpret OSHA 1910.147 and related requirements
• Develop a complete hazardous-energy-control programme
• Select and apply appropriate locks, tags, and isolation devices
• Conduct energy-control risk assessments
• Apply LOTO during equipment maintenance and servicing
• Train employees and communicate responsibilities
• Audit and evaluate existing LOTO programmes
• Respond to emergencies and unusual isolation situations

• Maintenance and repair supervisors
• Safety managers and officers
• Industrial technicians and engineers
• Workplace health and safety trainers
• Employees involved in equipment servicing

• Develop and implement an effective LOTO programme.
• Identify hazardous energy and choose suitable controls.
• Support compliance with energy-control requirements.
• Complete risk assessments for maintenance operations.
• Train employees in safe LOTO procedures.
• Audit and continually improve energy-control practices.

Assessment may include written questions, practical demonstrations, and skills evaluations. Learners are evaluated on their knowledge of hazardous-energy control, ability to apply lockout/tagout procedures, equipment selection, and compliance with safety requirements. Successful completion leads to the Lockout/Tagout Specialist certification.