Energy Sources and Energy Control Devices Training Short

A spring under tension is just as dangerous as a live wire.

When we think of "energy," we often think of electricity. But in LOTO procedures, ignoring mechanical, thermal, or stored energy can be fatal. This training short expands your definition of danger to include Kinetic (motion) and Potential (stored) energy, ensuring you can identify every threat before you start servicing equipment.

We also examine the hardware that stands between you and an accident. We define the energy-isolating device (like a circuit breaker or valve) and the strict rules for Lockout locks, specifically the "one employee, one key" mandate. Finally, we tackle the critical limitations of Tagout. A tag is a warning, not a physical barrier; do you know the specific "50-pound strength" rule required for a tag attachment to be compliant? Watch this video to master the tools that keep the machinery silent.