LOTOTO Isolation Controller course

Intended for

Any person involved with or managing activities where there is a requirement for both “PERSONAL” and “GROUP” isolation locks or devices to be installed on fixed or mobile machinery or equipment configurations

Introduction

This is a theoretical and practical course designed to raise the awareness of delegates in accordance with requirements of UK Regulation and guidance including HSG253; PUWER 11, 19 and 22 ; EAWR; BSEN 14118 and various other machinery related standards

Course module 1

• Outline & purpose of LOTOTO
• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO
• Requirements under PUWER 11, 19, 22
• Regulations, standards and guidance
• Core procedures for LOTOTO
• Machinery risks & machinery guarding

Course module 2

• Development of the LOTOTO schedule
• Identification of energy sources & energy types
• Common LOTOTO equipment and devices
• Site specific LOTOTO equipment & local procedures (option)
• Development, Control & monitoring of the Isolation Register
• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO

Course module 3

• Installing a “personal” LOTOTO
• Developing, installing and controlling a “group” LOTOTO
• Removing LOTOTO & preparation for re-energisation
• Access interlocks & captive key systems
• Emergency procedures for lock removal – key lost
• Consequences of failing to apply LOTOTO

Course module 4

• Use of LOTOTO simulators to replicate plant scenario
• Enhanced case study & development of complex LOTOTO schemes

Entry requirements

DELEGATES WILL HAVE TOTAL FLUENCY AT BOTH SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND BE CAPABLE OF GENERATING AUDITABLE DOCUMENTS IN ENGLISH

Assessment method

Assessment will be carried out via a written exam at the end of each module PLUS the completion of a scenario based exercise which will be submitted and assessed remotely post training

Course duration

Half Day to One Day - subject to client requirements

Candidate ratio

1:6

Revalidation period

Reece in-house certification valid for 3 years