|
Workshop:
Lockout/Tagout
September 17, 2008
Winchester Town Hall, Winsted/Winchester, CT
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, Registration 9:30 AM
We're sorry, but this workshop has been cancelled
SUMMARY
This workshop teaches participants how to develop a Lockout/
Tagout program: requirements for the procedures, what types
of equipment are covered and exempt, and authorized vs.
affected employees.
| Employee Safety Series
Lockout/Tagout is one of many informative workshops in
CIRMA’s Employee Safety series. This workshop is free to
CIRMA members.
For more information about CIRMA workshops, please email CIRMA
at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
“Workers are safest with a program that
uses both locks and warning tags to
prevent systems from being inadvertently
re-energized [NIOSH 1988].”
|
|
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
When it's time for maintenance or repairs of equipment, simply
turning the machine off or unplugging it while it is being serviced
does not give enough protection for workers. Many accidents
have happened because someone thought the machine
was turned off or all of the energy had dissipated. These accidents
are often serious; the U.S. Department of Labor states
that, on average, workers injured on the job from hazardous
energy lose over three weeks of work for recuperation.
Workers may be exposed to hazardous energy in several forms
and combinations during installation, maintenance, service, or
repair work:
- Potential energy maybe stored in pressure vessels, gas
tanks or hydraulics and unwittingly released as kinetic
energy that can injure those nearby.
- Electrical energy from generated electrical power, static
sources, or electrical storage devices (such as batteries or
capacitors) can shock or kill unwary workers.
- Thermal energy resulting from mechanical work, radiation,
chemical reaction, or electrical resistance can cause serious
burns or injuries.
This CIRMA workshop will take you through the various required
sections of an effective written Lockout/Tagout program from
beginning to end. As each section is discussed, the requirements,
definitions, and procedures will be explained. Ensuring your
compliance with CONN-OSHA standards and everyone’s safety
depends on a well-designed and fully implemented Lockout/
Tagout program.
Be sure your employees understand the basics of lockout/tagout
and practice the recommended safety procedures on the job. If
you are new to Lockout/Tagout, this class will give you the
basics you need to know to get your program running. And,
for those who are familiar with Lockout/Tagout, the class will
serve as a valuable review.
AUDIENCE
- Supervisory staff
- Risk Managers
- Public Works Managers and staff
- Custodians and Maintenance staff
SPEAKERS
Catherine Zinsser
Connecticut State Department of Labor
Mrs. Zinsser has been with Connecticut OSHA for three years.
She has a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Hygiene from
Quinnipiac University. Mrs. Zinsser has been in the safety and
environmental consulting field for several years and as a
CONN-OSHA Training Specialist. Mrs. Zinsser has responsibility
for CONN-OSHA training activities.
WHERE
WINCHESTER/WINSTED TOWN HALL
338 Main Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-2713
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
| 
