1. All workers must be trained to know basic hazardous energy program _____ and to how
to _____ hazardous energy.a. concepts, control
b. principles, prevent
c. objectives, observe
d. goals, monitor3.2 Three Categories of LOTO Training
There are three types of employees which must receive training: authorized employees, affected
employees, and all other employees.
The amount and type of training that each employee receives is based upon the relationship of that
employee's job to the machine or equipment being locked or tagged out and upon the degree of
knowledge relevant to hazardous energy that the employee must possess.
In addition, employers are required to certify that effective training and retraining has been provided to
all employees covered by the standard. The certification must contain each employee's name and dates
of training.
Authorized Employees
Authorized employees lock out or tag out equipment and service or maintain the equipment. Required
training for authorized employees includes:
- How to find and recognize hazardous energy sources;
- The types and magnitudes of energy used in the workplace; and
- How to isolate energy sources.
Affected Employees
Affected employees operate equipment serviced under lockout or tagout procedures or work in an area
affected by the procedures. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when the
employee performs service or maintenance work on the equipment. Required training for affected
employees includes:
- the purpose of energy-control procedures