Energy control and Lockout

Far too many accidents are caused by the inadvertent or unintended release of energy from an uncontrolled source during installation, maintenance, repair, or unjamming procedures. It is imperative that prevention measures be applied, through energy control and lockout methods, to avoid these accidents and thus participate in fostering a safe work environment. The worker must be familiarized with their work equipment, be aware of the potential risks it poses and apply all the procedures put in place to ensure their own safety, as well as their colleagues’ and the population’s.

Target audience

Employers and employees involved in the industrial, commercial and construction sectors required to apply energy control and lockout methods.

Topics covered

• Contextualization – Awareness
• Tools at your disposal – methods
• Danger zones
• Lockout
  • Energy control methods
  • Lockout material
• Development of energy control procedures
• Exceptions
• Energy control program – lockout
• Safety tips

Instructional objectives

• Raise awareness among employers and employees concerning the risks and consequences related to a lack of rigor in the implementation of energy control and lockout procedures
• Be familiarized with one’s work equipment and the procedures it entails
• Establish, control and eliminate hazards and potential risks
• Understand the basis for using energy control equipment
• Promote safe practices
• Be able to apply, communicate, and share acquired theoretical and practical knowledge with co-workers