
Failure to properly Lock Out and TAG OUT has resulted in disaster far too many times. Sometimes it’s because the time hasn’t been taken to lock out and sometimes because the lockout has not been done correctly. And the tragedy is it is preventable with simple lockout procedures.
Based on the CSA Z460 Standard, learn and practice using basic lockout procedures for all energy types. Learn and receive samples of what a proper lockout procedure should include such as who can remove a lock when and how it should be removed. Sometimes it is impractical to Lockout and in this case you must know how and when to choose other methods of control . "Other Methods", when used, are based upon risk assessment and application of the classic hazard control hierarchy.