Periodic Inspections and Program Review Streaming Video on Demand

As a responsible employer, a vital part of your safety program is the mandatory periodic review of your Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Federal regulations require that you review your energy-control procedures at least once a year to confirm that they provide adequate worker protection. This isn't just a best practice; it's a legal requirement designed to prevent serious injury or death from the unexpected startup or release of stored energy.

The periodic inspection serves two main purposes:

1. To ensure employees are familiar with their responsibilities and continue to properly implement the energy-control procedures.
2. To ensure the procedure itself is adequate to provide the necessary protection, and to determine what changes, if any, are needed.

A key requirement is the selection of the inspector. The inspector must be an authorized person who is not involved in using the specific energy control being inspected. This separation ensures an objective evaluation.

The inspector's job is to systematically determine:

• That employees are following the steps in the energy control procedure.
• That employees know their responsibilities.
• If the procedure is adequate and what changes are needed.

Following the review, employers are responsible for correcting any deviations and inadequacies found in the energy-control procedure or its application. This course will walk you through setting up a rigorous inspection process and how to effectively document and implement corrective actions.

Finally, the employer must officially certify that the designated inspectors are performing the periodic inspections. This certification must document the details of the inspection, including:

• The machine or equipment on which the energy-control procedure was used.
• The inspection date.
• The names of employees included in the inspection.
• The inspector's name.

This certification ensures a verifiable audit trail of your compliance. This training provides managers with the practical tools to establish, execute, and document a robust periodic inspection and program review, ensuring your LOTO program is compliant, effective, and keeps your workers safe.

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Explain the legal requirement for periodic review of energy-control procedures.
Detail the essential components of a periodic review inspection.
Identify who can be designated as a qualified inspector.
Describe the required documentation/certification for periodic inspections.
Recognize and correct deviations and inadequacies in LOTO procedures.

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