Worker Safety
Course Description
Class size: 10-20
Course length: 0.5 day
Lockout procedures are the most effective method of controlling energy hazards. Lockout procedures are a set of safe work practices and rules that prevent a worker from coming in contact with a hazardous energy source. In this course we will explore the risks and hazards inherent with the maintenance and testing of equipment, and the regulations and procedures that protect workers from energy hazards.
Target Audience
Individuals who would benefit from completing this course include: managers who supervise work, and employees or contractors who perform functions that include maintaining or testing electrical or mechanical equipment that requires a lockout to prevent possible injury to themselves or others.
Topics Include:
- Describe WorkSafeBC’s Regulation Part 10.1 to 10.12
- Demonstrate knowledge of the regulation
- Describe the implications of due diligence
- Understand when to lockout
- Describe the differences between lockout and tagout
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment in their workplace
- Describe when and how to use certain locks and tags
- Describe workplace-specific lockout procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of group lockout procedures
- Be aware of Arc Flash
- Understand how to spot potential energy hazards
- Understand and describe basic electrical contact
- Describe how to correctly assess the job site
- Know what procedures should be followed if an accident or contact occurs with an uncontrolled energy source.