Lockout and tagout is the locking up the energy sources of a machine so it cannot be started. The people who perform this process are mechanics and repair professionals. Lockout and tagout procedures have been responsible for reducing accidents and injuries related to moving machinery. It is important for machine operators to know and understand lockout and tagout so that they will not restart a machine while someone else is making repairs or performing maintenance. This program discusses the basics of lockout and tagout with emphasis on safety procedures.
Runtime: 17 Min.