Course Description
Register today to enhance your skills in machinery safety!
This 3-hour LockOut/Tagout Safety Training class at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is designed for employees, safety officers, and maintenance personnel who work with or around machinery and equipment requiring energy isolation. The course focuses on the essential practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, effectively preventing the release of hazardous energy while maintenance and servicing activities are performed.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the importance and legal requirements of LockOut/Tagout procedures according to OSHA standards.
- Identify different types of energy sources, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and others.
- Learn the steps for applying lockout and tagout devices properly to isolate energy.
- Recognize the roles and responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees in the lockout/tagout process.
- Develop the skills to create and implement energy control programs, including procedure development, training, and inspection.
- Practice the removal of lockout/tagout devices safely and the procedures for returning equipment to normal operations.
Who Should Attend:
This course is vital for individuals directly involved in the operation, maintenance, and servicing of machinery and equipment, as well as those responsible for the safety and compliance of workplace practices.
Course Format:
The training combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, watch demonstrations, and participate in hands-on practice sessions with actual lockout/tagout devices. The course concludes with a written test to assess understanding and proficiency.
Questions?
Contact us at economicdevelopment@wiregrass.edu or by dialing 229.333.2122.