Lockout/Tagout for Affected Employees: Affected Employees

This course centers on the crucial role of affected employees in Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures within day-to-day business operations. Affected employees, integral to the smooth functioning of machinery and equipment, are tasked with providing assistance in the proper shutdown and identification of isolation locations during service or maintenance activities. The program underscores their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of not attempting to start or tamper with locked-out or tagged-out equipment. Furthermore, affected employees are educated on energy control procedures, with a focus on their transition to authorized employees when involved in service or maintenance exposed to potentially hazardous energy. Identify the responsibilities of affected employees in assisting authorized personnel during the proper shutdown and identification of isolation locations in Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Recognize the critical role of affected employees in refraining from attempting to start or tamper with locked-out or tagged-out equipment, ensuring their safety and the safety of others. Describe the transition process from affected to authorized employee, particularly when duties involve performing service or maintenance exposed to potentially hazardous energy, emphasizing the importance of adherence to energy control procedures.