In a recent year, there were over 240 fatalities in the workplace as a result of worker contact with electrical current. Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the equipment being worked on had been de-energized, thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy during service and maintenance.
Even those employees experienced in working around energized equipment need regular review of the safety principles and practices they are required to follow. This course explains the risks associated with working around hazardous energy, identifies the situations when lockout/tagout procedures should be followed, and reviews these procedures to ensure worker safety.
TARGET AUDIENCE
All employees who work closely with and around electrically-powered machines.
TIME TO COMPLETE
30 minutes
PURPOSE
To review the risks associated with working around hazardous energy and when and how to use lockout/tagout procedures to avoid serious injury or death.
FORMS INCLUDED
There are no forms or documents in this course.