How is the course structured?

The course has three modules. The first covers LOTO fundamentals, hazardous energy, and the OSHA standard. The second covers LOTO procedures, devices, and special situations. The third is a course wrap-up and final assessment. Each module includes videos, readings, scenario-based interactive activities, and quizzes.

Does completing this course make me OSHA-compliant or authorized to perform LOTO?

This course builds the foundational knowledge OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 expects workers to have. However, the standard also requires employers to provide training on their own energy control program and equipment-specific procedures. Your employer determines when you are authorized to perform lockout/tagout on the job.

How will this course support my professional development?

This course builds practical hazardous energy control and OSHA compliance skills that are valued across manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial safety roles. You'll be able to service and maintain equipment safely, recognize non-compliant LOTO practices, and contribute to a stronger safety culture in your workplace.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for Manufacturing

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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for Manufacturing

This course is part of Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Training Specialization

Instructors: Kriti Kamra

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify hazardous energy sources and distinguish between authorized, affected, and other employee roles under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147
Apply the correct sequence of LOTO procedures to isolate, de-energize, and verify zero-energy conditions on industrial equipment
Select appropriate lockout/tagout devices and hardware for specific energy sources and equipment types
Recognize non-compliant LOTO practices and respond correctly to special situations including group lockout and shift changes

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A single unexpected energy release can crush, burn, amputate, or kill. In US manufacturing, lockout/tagout violations remain among OSHA's most frequently cited standards year after year. This course builds the knowledge and procedural confidence every worker needs to control hazardous energy safely, correctly, and in full compliance with OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147).

You will learn to identify the types of hazardous energy sources found in industrial equipment, understand the difference between authorized, affected, and other employee roles, and follow a compliant LOTO procedure from shutdown to release, step by step. No prior LOTO training or certification is required. Through real-world video demonstrations and interactive scenario-based activities, you will practice applying energy isolation procedures, selecting the right lockout/tagout devices, and verifying zero-energy conditions before any servicing or maintenance begins, the way it's done on a real manufacturing floor. Enroll today and ensure your team is equipped to work on machinery safely, compliantly, and without risk of preventable fatality.

Before a worker touches a single piece of machinery for servicing or maintenance, it is important to understand what makes that equipment dangerous and what the law requires them to do about it. This module establishes that foundation, exploring what hazardous energy is, where it exists in manufacturing equipment, who is responsible for controlling it, and what OSHA's energy control program requires of both employers and workers. Every concept introduced here directly underpins the procedures and decisions covered in the modules that follow.

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3 videos4 readings3 assignments1 plugin

3 videosTotal 10 minutes

Introduction to Lockout/Tagout for Manufacturing4 minutes
What Is Hazardous Energy?3 minutes
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147: What the Law Requires3 minutes

4 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes
How to Make the Most of This Course2 minutes
Elements of a Written Energy Control Program3 minutes
Key Takeaways: LOTO Fundamentals: Hazardous Energy and the OSHA Standard 3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Graded Quiz: LOTO Fundamentals: Hazardous Energy and the OSHA Standard 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Hazardous Energy Sources and Worker Roles 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: The OSHA LOTO Standard and Energy Control Programs 6 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Hazardous Energy in Manufacturing: Sources, Examples, and Risks5 minutes

This module takes you from regulation to execution. Starting with OSHA's required LOTO procedure sequence, you will move through the full process of de-energizing industrial equipment, from notifying affected employees all the way to verifying zero-energy state before work begins. You will build fluency with the hardware that makes isolation possible, and practice matching the right devices to the right energy sources. The module closes with the real-world complexities that every manufacturing worker eventually encounters, including group LOTO across multiple authorized employees, procedure transfers across shift changes, and temporary re-energization for testing, so that compliance holds even when situations are not straightforward.

What's included

3 videos3 readings4 assignments3 plugins

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

Executing a LOTO Procedure2 minutes
Choosing the Right LOTO Hardware3 minutes
Handling Complex LOTO2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 10 minutes

The LOTO Procedure Steps in Sequence2 minutes
A Zero-Energy State: Testing and Verification3 minutes
Key Takeaways: LOTO Procedures, Devices and Special Situations 5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 33 minutes

Graded Quiz: LOTO Procedures, Devices and Special Situations15 minutes
Practice Quiz: The LOTO Procedure 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: LOTO Devices, Hardware, and Verification6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Group LOTO, Shift Changes, and Special Scenarios 6 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Activity: What Step Comes Next5 minutes
Activity: Matching Energy Sources to LOTO Devices5 minutes
Activity: Special LOTO Situations: Rules, Requirements, and Common Mistakes5 minutes

This module consolidates every critical LOTO behavior covered across both modules into a personal commitment checklist. You will demonstrate your competency through a final graded assessment, confirming that you can apply safe, OSHA-compliant LOTO practices independently and correctly every time you service or maintain equipment.

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for manufacturing workers, machine operators, maintenance technicians, and service personnel who work on or around industrial equipment. It also suits supervisors and safety team members who support lockout/tagout (LOTO) compliance on the manufacturing floor.

No. This beginner-friendly course requires no prior LOTO training or certification. It introduces hazardous energy control, OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147), and LOTO procedures in a clear, practical way.

You will learn to identify hazardous energy sources, including stored and residual energy. You'll also learn to distinguish authorized, affected, and other employee roles and follow a compliant LOTO procedure from shutdown to verification. Other topics include selecting the right lockout/tagout devices, verifying a zero-energy state, and handling special situations such as group lockout, shift changes, and temporary re-energization.

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