All coursesManufacturing safety · MAN 101

Machine Safety and Energy Isolation (LOTO)

For machine operators, maintenance technicians, cleaners and supervisors in factories, processing plants and workshops.

Foundation levelNo prior training needed
2.5 hoursLearn at your own pace
EnglishWorks on phones
CertificateValid 24 months

What you will learn

  • Recognise the main mechanical hazards on machines
  • Explain how guards and safety devices protect you
  • Carry out the seven steps of lockout and tagout
  • Work safely around forklifts and when lifting
  • Handle chemical and noise risks correctly

Skills you will gain

Machine hazard recognitionGuarding and interlocksLockout and tagoutForklift and pedestrian safetyChemical labels and SDS

Syllabus

5 lessons · about 20 minutes · assessment
  1. 1. Machine hazards
    Reading · 4 min
  2. 2. Guards and safety devices
    Reading · 4 min
  3. 3. Lockout and tagout (LOTO)
    Reading · 4 min
  4. 4. Forklifts, pedestrians and manual handling
    Reading · 4 min
  5. 5. Chemicals, noise and housekeeping
    Reading · 4 min
  6. Final assessment
    8 questions · pass mark 80% · you can retake it

Enrol to open the lessons. They open one at a time, in order.