DE-ENERGIZATION AND LOCKOUT
Workers in British Columbia are required to have comprehensive training that meets CSA standard Z460-13 Control of Hazardous Energy –Lockout and Other Methods and WorkSafe BC Workers Compensation Act, Part 3: OHS and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 10: De-energization and Lockout and Part 19: Electrical Safety.
COURSE OUTLINE
This course provides classroom theory and limited practical hands-on training for employees working on machinery or equipment that requires de-energization and lockout. Anyone performing maintenance or repair on equipment and machinery may be exposed to hazards from an unexpected start-up or the release of stored energy in the equipment. Lockout training provides safe operating procedures to shut down, isolate, prevent release of stored energy, and re-start equipment once complete. This course will verify employees understanding and demonstration of the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment listed below.
INTENDED FOR
Employees working on, repairing or maintaining machinery and equipment that is required to be de-energized and locked out prior to its service, repair and safe operation.
CLASS SIZE
Maximum 12 students per class
COURSE LENGTH
Approximately 4 to 6 hours, depending on client specific requirements and equipment application
COURSE CONTENT
Each participant will be instructed in accordance with CSA standards, WorkSafe BC and Federal Regulations.
THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WILL BE COVERED IN THIS COURSE:
- Federal and Provincial Legislation
- CSA Related Codes and Standards
- Lockout/Tagout Program
- Authorized vs affected employees
- Forms of hazardous energy
- Isolate and control energy
- Six steps of Lockout/Tagout
- Locks and tag application
- Releasing residual energy
- Verifying zero energy state
- Steps to re-start equipment
- Equipment specific procedures
- Personal and Group Lockout/Tagout requirements
- Multiple person and multiple point lockout
- Outside personnel (contractors)
- Shift/personnel changes
- Examples of mishaps nationwide involving improper Lockout/Tagout causes
Upon conclusion of the course, participants will have, developed a comprehensive understanding of the above topics, and participated in group discussions and exercises. Students will also observe a demonstration and practice in proper de-energization and lockout procedures.
CERTIFICATION
A Record of Training (ROT) certificate and wallet card will be issued upon successful completion of the course. The ROT certificate for De-energization and Lockout training is valid for 3 years.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Federal – Canada Labour Code Part 2: Occupational Health and Safety
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/page-22.html
Provincial – WorkSafe BC applicable Regulations, Policies and Guidelines relating to the: Workers Compensation Act:
Part 3 – OHS and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 10: De-energization and Lockout and Part 19: Electrical Safety.
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-regulation/part-10-de-energization-and-lockout
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-regulation/part- 19-electrical-safety
CSA Standard Z460-13 Control of Hazardous Energy –Lockout and Other Methods
ATTENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISORS/EMPLOYERS:
According to WorkSafe BC, the employer is responsible for establishing the lockout system to be implemented within the worksite. Lockout policies and procedures for lockout must be written.
The employer must make sure that each worker required to lock out machinery or equipment has access to enough personal locks to perform the required lockout procedure.
Each worker’s lock should be opened only by a key that is in the worker’s possession and by a key under the control of the supervisor or manager in charge. Combination locks must not be used for lockout.
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