Lockout is an essential safety procedure that prevents equipment, machines and processes from harming workers. The people who are responsible for maintaining, repairing, cleaning and replacing parts on machinery that is not "locked out" can be seriously injured. Every year in Canada, someone loses a limb or their life because there was no lockout system in place.

The latest e-course from CCOHS provides a basic overview of lockout. It teaches participants how to recognize hazardous situations and know when lockout is required to control electrical or other energized hazards. In an easy, user-friendly format, it illustrates the concepts of lockout, with case studies and other examples of real workplace situations. Sample forms, checklists and quizzes throughout the course make it practical and interactive. There's even an exam at the end of the course to measure learning.

Managers, supervisors, workers, facility managers, health and safety committee members, and anyone who needs to know more about controlling hazardous energy in the workplace will benefit from the Lockout e-course. Average time to complete this course is about 50-60 minutes.

Learners can ask a CCOHS instructor specific questions that may not have been answered by the course. The e-course has quizzes throughout and an exam to measure learning. Learners are issued a certificate of completion after they pass the exam.

Courses can be purchased for one user or, if four or more people are to be trained, a multi-user license can save money.

Pricing and registration details are available on the CCOHS website.

May 2006