Energy Isolations (LOTO) (OSHA)
Learn the purpose of lockout/tagout, hazardous energy control, isolation terminology, authorised roles, and the steps required to prevent unexpected energisation.
Overview
This awareness course explains the importance of energy isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) during service and maintenance activities. Participants learn how unexpected start-up or release of stored energy can cause serious harm and how isolation procedures help protect workers.
This course is delivered as RelyOn eLearning and has an approximate duration of 35 minutes.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, contractors, supervisors, and maintenance personnel who require awareness of hazardous energy control and LOTO requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain why energy isolation is required
- Explain the purpose of an isolation
- Describe key terminology used in isolations
- List the standard applicable to LOTO
- Explain who is typically involved in isolations
- Describe the training requirements for workers involved in isolations
- List and describe the 8 steps of isolation
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Why energy isolation is required
- Purpose of isolation
- LOTO terminology
- Hazardous energy sources
- Authorised and affected employees
- Isolation steps and verification
- Stored energy control
- Safe maintenance practices
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. This course includes 10 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.
OSHA-Aligned eLearning
This course is developed by RelyOn and aligned with relevant OSHA requirements and guidance. OSHA does not approve, accredit, certify, or endorse individual training providers or courses. This training is intended to support awareness and understanding of workplace safety requirements related to OSHA.