Lock out and tag out safety

Name: Lock out and tag out safety
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Introduction of Lock out and tag out, steps in achieving safe lock & tag out, sequence of isolation, practical methods

Created byMaheswaran Venkataseshan

Last updated 4/2023

English

What you'll learn

The definition and the purpose of lock out & tag out (LOTO) in any process industries
The steps and methods of achieving safety from the system to be worked on
The sequence of isolation and normalization of equipment in process industires
Practical means for achieving safety from the system to be worked on
Roles and responsibilities of the personnel involved in LOTO
General rules to be followed in achieving safety from the system
Safe removal of locks and tags after the work is completed

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 39m total length

Introduction on Lock out and tag out1:47
Chapter-1 gives an introduction of the session on lock and tag out.
Lock and tag out and Hierarchy of controls3:30
In chapter-2, I have explained where exactly the lockout and tag out falls in the hierarchy of safety controls. Also I explained about the purpose of lock and tag out.
Definition and Sequence of Lock & tag out3:43
Chapter-3 describes the definition of lock and tag out, sequence of achieving lock and tag out, and some of the hazards that are prevailing in industries.
Release of stored energy and contents of isolation tag3:46
In chapter-4, the contents of an isolation tag, release of residual stored energy and typical risks due to a hazard are explained.
Process of energy isolation1:56
Chapter-5 elaborates about the energy isolation process.
Sequence of isolation and normalization procedure2:13
Chapter-6 talks about the importance of sequence of isolation and normalization and few sequence of isolation commonly followed in industries
More on sequence of isolation1:48
Chapter-7 illustrates some more sequence of isolation used in industries.
Sequence of Normalization and confirming Zero energy3:17
Chapter-8, explains about sequence of normalization, ways to confirm zero energy importance of verification of isolation, procedure for test and re- commissioning.
Practical ways for achieving safe isolation4:17
In Chapter-9 , the practical ways and means of achieving safety from pipelines electrical isolation and procedures for bypassing safety systems are explained
Positive isolation devices- Illustration3:05

In chapter-10, some of the positive isolation devices that are used , where there is no provision of lock is there.
Roles and responsibilities of key personnel in LOTO2:22
In chapter-11, the personnel involved in lock and tag out procedures are defined with their roles and responsibilities.
Steps involved in achieving safe isolation and ways to confirm safe isolation1:23
In chapter-12, steps involved in Energy isolation are mentioned. Also the chapter explains how to confirm safe isolation. Reasons for Why lock out/ tag out fails is also mentioned.
General rules commonly adopted in LOTO process1:50
In chapter-13, some of the general rules in lock out and tag out are elaborated.
Safe removal of Lock & tags and restoration of energy2:32
Chapter-14 discusses safe removal of lockout, restoration of energy and conditions for special removal.
Summary and conclusion of the LOTO lessons2:03
Chapter-15 summarizes the lessons learned from all sessions and adds a conclusion.

Requirements

Basic industrial knowledge, in relation to energy sources in process industry
Basic knowledge on industrial safety
Preferably some technical knowledge on process industries

Description

Chapter-1 gives an introduction of the session on lock and tag out.

In chapter-2, I have explained where exactly the lockout and tag out falls in the hierarchy of safety controls. Also I explained about the purpose of lock and tag out.

Chapter-3 describes about the definition of lock and tag out, sequence of achieving lock and tag out, some of the hazards that are prevailing in industries.

In chapter-4, the contents of an isolation tag, release of residual stored energy and typical risks due to a hazard are explained.

Chapter-5 elaborates about the energy isolation process.

Chapter-6 talks about the importance of sequence of isolation and normalisation and few sequence of isolation commonly followed in industries

Chapter-7 illustrates about some more sequence of isolation used in industries.

Chapter-8, explains about sequence of normalization, ways to confirm zero energy importance of verification of isolation, procedure for test and re- commissioning.

In Chapter-9 , the practical ways and means of achieving safety from pipelines electrical isolation and procedures for bypassing safety systems are explained

In chapter-10, some of the positive isolation devices that are used , where there is no provision of lock is there.

In chapter-11, the personnel involved in lock and tag out procedures are defined with their roles and responsibilities.

In chapter-12, steps involved in Energy isolation are mentioned. Also the chapter explains how to confirm safe isolation. Why lock out/ tag out fails is also mentioned.

In chapter-13, some of the general rules in lock out and tag out are elaborated.

Chapter-14 discusses safe removal of lockout, restoration of energy and conditions for special removal.

Chapter-15 summarises the lessons learned from all sessions and adds a conclusion.

Who this course is for:

This LOTO course can help for both beginners and also at intermediate levels as a fresher or refresher course on LOTO