Your OSHA Game Plan: Essential Training for Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Safety

OSHA Safety Training - Lockout/Tagout & Confined Spaces

🎧 LOTO Essentials: Protecting Workers from Hazardous Energy

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Safety Procedure Timeline

Step 1: Preparation

Identify all energy sources and isolation points. Notify affected personnel and obtain proper authorization.

Step 2: Shutdown

Turn off or disconnect equipment using normal operating controls. Ensure complete shutdown.

Step 3: Isolation

Physically disconnect or isolate equipment from energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).

Step 4: Lockout/Tagout

Apply lockout/tagout devices to isolation points. Each worker uses their own lock and tag.

Step 5: Verification

Test controls and verify that equipment cannot be restarted. Check for stored energy.

Step 6: Work Complete

Remove lockout/tagout devices only after work is complete and area is safe. Restore energy.

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Confined Space Safety Guidelines

What is a Confined Space?

A confined space is large enough for a worker to enter, has limited means of entry/exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Examples include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits.

Warning: Never enter a confined space without proper training and authorization!

Permit-Required Confined Spaces

These spaces contain serious safety hazards such as:

Atmospheric hazards (toxic gases, oxygen deficiency)
Engulfment hazards
Configuration hazards
Other recognized serious safety hazards

Entry Procedures

Before entry, you must:

Obtain a written permit
Test the atmosphere
Have an attendant outside
Use proper ventilation
Have rescue procedures in place

Atmospheric Testing

Test in this order:

Oxygen: Must be 19.5% - 23.5%
Flammable gases: Must be less than 10% LEL
Toxic substances: Must be below PEL

Remember: Continuous monitoring is required during entry!

🎧 Real-World Safety with LOTO & Confined Space Entry

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Match the Safety Equipment

Drag each piece of equipment to its correct category:

Safety Equipment

Padlock

Danger Tag

Gas Monitor

Circuit Breaker Lock

Ventilation Fan

Tripod Rescue System

Valve Lockout Device

Full Body Harness

Equipment Categories

Lockout/Tagout Equipment
Drop LOTO items here

Confined Space Equipment
Drop confined space items here

Knowledge Check

1. What is the minimum oxygen level required for confined space entry?

16.0%

18.0%

19.5%

21.0%

2. Who can remove a lockout/tagout device?

Any maintenance worker

Only the person who applied it

A supervisor

Safety manager

3. What does LEL stand for in confined space monitoring?

Legal Exposure Limit

Lower Explosive Limit

Lowest Entry Level

Limited Exposure Level

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