Summary It is important to ensure that workers are properly trained on Lock-out and Tag-out procedures to reduce the risk of equipment or machine start-up by accident. Training records will ensure that a company is fulfilling its due diligence with legislation. When...
Regulations and Key Terms Regulations This course is based on the following federal and provincial workplace health and safety requirements: Federal Canada Labour Code Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Parts 8.13, 11.05, 13.10, 13.16, 18.9...
Lock Out and Tag Out Lock out and tag out are safety procedures created to prevent tools, equipment, vehicles, and machines from unexpectedly energizing. These procedures prevent injuries by controlling the energy source while they are out of service, being repaired,...
Energy as a Hazard (continued) What is a hazard? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety defines hazard as: “Any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.” For the purposes of lock-out and tag-out, the source...
Energy as a Hazard (continued) Hierarchy of Controls This diagram is known as the hierarchy of controls. A control is put in place to reduce or eliminate the risks posed by a hazard. There are five different categories of controls with differing levels of...
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