REG119 - Lockout-Tagout (0.5 HR)
Employees working in health care facilities will increase their understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements regarding lockout/tagout.
Employees servicing or maintaining machines or equipment may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Knowing the proper lockout/tagout practices and procedures will ensure the safety of employees working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other energy sources. This self-study will outline the OSHA requirements necessary to protect employees who may be exposed to these hazards in the work area.
Objectives:
1. Discuss the OSHA standard for lockout/tagout.
2. Increase understanding of the importance of controlling hazardous energy sources.
3. Identify the OSHA performance requirements for controlling hazardous energy.
4. List the steps in the energy control procedure.
5. List the requirements for lockout/tagout devices.
6. Discuss what needs to be included in an employee training program.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.