This training specifically covers thetheoretical aspect. Each organization needs to train their employees on theirown procedures and on the use of the different equipment.

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Lockout-tagout is a work method that consists in preventing work accidents by eliminating the accidental activation of machinery by means of a padlock. The lockout-tagout procedure reduces the risk of electric shock and movement of parts during maintenance or repair work and eliminates residual energy.

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This online OHS course aims to reduce the number of workplace accidents and their severity by educating workers on the importance of lockout-tagout in the workplace and by describing the risks involved in using incorrect procedures.

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The course outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees, as well as the possible penalties and fines for non-compliance. It also addresses exceptions to the RROHS regarding energy control and machine shutdown methods. The course provides a detailed overview of RROHS regulatory requirements and the scope of each section.

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The last part of the course describes the lockout-tagout procedure for shutting down a machine, as well as the steps to follow to remove a lock from a machine that has been shut down.