Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) - Authorized Employees

This course discusses the necessary procedures used to control various types of hazardous energy when performing repairs and maintenance to machinery and equipment. Participants will understand how to identify and control hazardous energy while performing maintenance or repairs to machinery and equipment. Participants will also understand the importance of locks and tags. 

Contents:
• Overview of the OSHA regulation
• Types of hazardous energy
• Written procedures of machinery and equipment
• Duties of authorized employees
• Proper lockout/tagout procedures
• Locks and tags
• Types of lockout equipment
• Employee notification
• Multiple workers
• Contractors
• Re-energizing equipment

Target Audience:
It is intended for West Virginia University employees who either perform repairs or maintain equipment.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Every 3 Years	2Hour	29 CFR 1910.147