Lockout / Tagout
Price:
$2.50
Description:
Electricity helps turn heavy-duty tasks into light work with the use of mighty machines that harness energy and put it to good use. But because that’s so normal, it’s easy to forget that electricity’s a wild beast. Hazardous energy contained within machinery creates a very dangerous environment, which can seriously, or even fatally, injure people. When machinery stops working, or needs maintenance, it’s vital that workers have the correct equipment and procedures to carry out their jobs safely. And that’s where lockout/tagout comes in. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a set of lockout/tagout regulations that employers need to follow. <b>By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:</b> • Define the risks of hazardous energy, and lockout/tagout • Identify employers’ responsibilities under the OSHA lockout/tagout regulations • Use best practice to develop lockout/tagout procedures <b>Why take this course?</b> Having the correct procedures and equipment to protect people working around electricity is vital. If you’re a manager, leader, or health and safety manager, this course will help. It’ll explain hazardous energy, lockout/tagout, and employers’ OSHA responsibilities. And by using the advice in the course, you’ll be able to develop effective lockout/tagout procedures. 10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks