Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Background & About the Course

Tag Out & Lock Out (LOTO) is a safety procedure designed to protect workers from potential hazards caused by the unexpected release of energy during the maintenance or repair of equipment. LOTO is essential not only for electrical teams but also for production, operation, maintenance, and instrumentation teams, as every system in the oil and gas industry has a high potential for energy hazards.

However, LOTO implementation is often inconsistent or poorly understood across various disciplines, which can lead to incidents that jeopardize worker safety and the environment. This training is designed to provide practical and in-depth understanding of LOTO procedures applicable across various operational fields.

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and regulations underlying LOTO procedures.
• Identify potential energy hazards in a cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Master the practical application of LOTO procedures for all operational systems, including production, maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Ensure workplace safety through a uniform understanding among operations and maintenance teams.
• Foster a strong safety culture through consistent and effective LOTO implementation.

Who Should Attend

This training is recommended for:

• Production and Equipment Operators
• Maintenance Technicians
• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians
• Operations, Maintenance, and Safety Supervisors or Managers
• Members of the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Team

Course Content

1. Legal Framework and Regulations Supporting LOTO:

• OSHA 1910.147 and other relevant standards.

2. Concept of Hazardous Energy and Its Identification:

• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and chemical energy.

3. Fundamental Principles of Tag Out & Lock Out.
4. Differences in LOTO Procedures for Electrical, Operational, and Instrumentation Systems.
5. Identification of Appropriate LOTO Equipment and Devices.
6. Procedural Steps for LOTO:

• Preparation, locking, tagging, verification, and release.

7. Simulation of LOTO Application on Various Systems:

• Production systems, mechanical systems, and electrical panels.

8. Handling LOTO in Emergency or Special Situations.
9. The Role of Cross-Disciplinary Team Communication in Ensuring Successful LOTO Implementation.
10. Audit and Inspection of LOTO Implementation:

• Checklists and compliance reporting.

11. Case Studies of LOTO-Related Incidents:

• Causes, impacts, and mitigation steps.

12. Group Practice Exercises for LOTO Application in Different Work Environments.
13. Developing a Safety Culture Through LOTO.

About the Course Leader

Ir. H. Irawadi Prihaswan, MK3, Dipl. Geoth is a professional practitioner with over 30 years of experience in diverse working environments, including oil and gas, geothermal, and mining. His dedication to Health & Safety Management began in 1999, and he has served as the Manager of Emergency Response at Chevron in Balikpapan and Pekanbaru since 2009. Currently, he holds an advisory position in HSE at a well-known geothermal company, reporting to the VP of Operations & Maintenance.

Mr. Irawadi is responsible for the development and rollout of Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Emergency Control Systems (ECS) in his organization. He graduated from Gajah Mada University in 1986 and obtained a diploma in New Zealand. He earned his Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety from the University of Indonesia in 2007.

Throughout his career, he has also served as an internal trainer on health and safety matters, sharing his knowledge and skills with the community.