The control of hazardous energy, commonly called a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program, protects workers from injury or death due to the unintended start up or release of stored energy while they are performing maintenance and repair on machines, processes, and systems. The hazardous energy may be electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, chemical, thermal or other sources.  Following proper LOTO practices and procedures safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases.

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Documents:

• Lockout/Tagout Program

Training

• Lockout/Tagout Safety W064OS
  • This course or equivalent is required initially and recommended annually for anyone who performs LOTO or is affected by the LOTO process. To finish your training requirement, you must also know specific information about your own work area. Use the Site-Specific Training checklist located within the course content to review site-specific training items with your supervisor or designated work area trainer. Retraining is required if a change occurs in job assignment, procedures, machines, or equipment, or if a process presents a new hazard.
  • Audience: Individuals who perform or supervise LOTO, and individuals whose work is affected by LOTO.

For further training and registration information, go to EHS Safety Training. 

Resources

• Annual Employee LOTO Evaluation Form
• LOTO Procedures SharePoint Library (Sign in using your University of Iowa HawkID & password)

External Links: 

• OSHA - Control of Hazardous Energy Topic Page
• OSHA - Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program
• OSHA - Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet