Workplace Safety Essentials
Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO)
A focused short course covering lock out / tag out systems, hazard exposure types, associated laws, and the six steps to isolating hazardous energy safely during machinery maintenance
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employees, managers, supervisors and contractors involved in machine maintenance
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course is aimed at those who work with or around machinery that can release hazardous energy unexpectedly.
- Anyone involved in the service, repair or maintenance of machinery or equipment
- Employees who work alongside those carrying out lock out / tag out procedures
- Supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing lock out / tag out work
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- LOTO safety practices — How dangerous machines are shut off for service, repair or maintenance
- Benefits and standards — LOTO benefits and the standards covered by the course
- Roles in LOTO — Roles for managers, supervisors, contractors and employees
- Tools and procedures — Practical LOTO tools, written procedures and a typical situation
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this lock out / tag out course?
It is aimed at anyone involved in the service, repair or maintenance of machinery or equipment that can release hazardous energy unexpectedly, as well as employees working alongside them and their supervisors and managers.
What does the course cover alongside the six steps of lock out / tag out?
It also covers what a lock out / tag out system is, the types of hazard exposure that might require it, and the laws and responsibilities associated with it.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 1 hour. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
