Lockout Tagout – LOTO
LOTO is a process of controlling hazardous energy to prevent worker injury from the unexpected energization or startup of equipment or the release of stored energy. Individuals who perform installation, service, maintenance or repair activities on equipment or systems with hazardous energy must understand how to control the hazardous energy to prevent injury and be trained on the principles of LOTO.  EHS provides LOTO Training to workers upon request.

• LOTO Equipment Specific Procedure
• LOTO Field Observation
• Non-Routine LOTO Removal

• Initial LOTO Training for Authorized Workers should be completed prior to an individual performs installation, service, maintenance or repair activities on equipment with hazardous energy. Contact the EHS Office at x3316 to schedule LOTO training.  This training is classroom based.
• LOTO Refresher Training will be conducted every 3 years. Contact the EHS Office at x3316 to schedule LOTO Refresher Training.
• Field Practical for Authorized Workers – The field practical should be performed annually by the job supervisor to evaluate a workers knowledge and understanding of LOTO procedures and documented on the LOTO Field Observation form.
• Laboratory Safety Training provides an awareness of LOTO to affected workers.