News Update
October 19, 2022
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Use Lockout/Tagout to Control Hazardous Energy Release when Servicing Machinery and Equipment
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Energy sources in machines and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical and thermal, can be extremely hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected startup or release of stored energy can cause serious and even fatal injury. According to OSHA, failure to control hazardous energy accounts for nearly 10% of serious accidents in many industries. |
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An essential component of energy safety is the lockout/tagout (LOTO) process. Proper LOTO practices and procedures can help safeguard workers from the release of hazardous energy, but unfortunately many companies overlook the importance of lockout/tagout procedures.
OSHA’s Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) details the steps required to prevent accidents associated with hazardous energy. Visit the Lockout/Tagout section of OSHA's website to learn more or read OSHA's Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet for a summary of practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment to prevent the release of hazardous energy.
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FEATURED CLASSES
This 1-day course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the employer to develop and implement an energy control program, or lockout/tagout (LOTO), for the protection of workers while performing servicing and maintenance activities on machines and equipment. Students will learn how to detect hazardous conditions and implement control measures related to the control of hazardous energy, written isolation procedures, training for authorized and affected employees, and periodic inspection of energy control procedures. REGISTER ONLINE
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This half-day course covers the process to identify, select and properly safeguard machinery to protect employees and others in the work area and deliver appropriate training in safe work practices. REGISTER ONLINE
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Electrical Safety Training Makes the Jobsite Safer |
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OSHA’s Electrical Standards require employers to protect all employees who work on or near any part of an electrical power circuit or are exposed to electrical hazards; to train all workers who can be exposed to electrical hazards; and to retrain or update workers as needed to maintain safety awareness.
Effective electrical safety training addresses the major hazards that could be encountered by employees working directly or indirectly with electrical systems, including:
- Instruction on ground-fault circuit interrupters for all workers who use power tools and other electrical equipment,
- Proper inspection, use and maintenance of all electrical equipment, including extension cords, before use, and guidelines for removal from service to reduce hazards,
- How to recognize a locked and tagged electrical source and to understand how the Lockout/Tagout process affects their specific work areas,
- Awareness of protective barriers, approach boundaries and warning signage,
- Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use.
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This 1-day class is designed for those who work on/near energized electrical systems and complies with the requirements of Cal/OSHA and NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Emphasis is placed on standards updates and the most hazardous areas. Attendees receive the 2018 UGLY's Electrical Safety book.
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This 4-day class covers OSHA Electrical standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures.
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Approved classes for continuing education units for the REHS program in California:
OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
Hazardous Materials
Respiratory Protection
Principles of Ergonomics
Permit Required Confined Space Entry
Electrical Standards
OSHA Disaster Site Worker
OSHA Disaster Site Worker Update
Evacuation and Emergency Planning
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control
Health Hazard Awareness
Pandemic Illness Preparedness
Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards
Intro to Safety and Health Management
Intro to Incident (Accident) Investigation
Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
40-Hour HAZWOPER
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Learn More About In-Person OSHA Classes |
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Learn More about Virtual Zoom OSHA Classes |
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Physical distancing and safety guidelines followed, and class sizes are reduced. Proof of vaccination status required on Pleasanton campus only.
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In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Call 866-936-6742 if you are unsure if this applies to you.
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While titled the Women in Construction Conference, this event in Sacramento, California, is a conference for men, women and those who want to make change within the built environment. Come for a full day of panel discussions, breakouts and best practices and walk away ready to recruit the current and next generations. Learn More
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5860 Owens Drive
3rd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 866-936-6742
Fax: 925-460-0133
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We offer OSHA standards-based classes In-Person and Virtual Instructor-Led via Zoom for construction, maritime, disaster site and general industries in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Class sizes are limited, so early registration is strongly advised.
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The recommendations in this email are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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