7.0 Training and Communication
The scope and type of training for each type of employee are determined by the relationship of the employee's job to the machine or equipment being locked or tagged out and the degree of knowledge relevant to the hazardous energy that the employee must possess. Training is required for all authorized and affected university and auxiliary employees. Training curricula will be developed and delivered by CSULB Safety and Risk Management. External training curricula must be approved by Safety and Risk Management prior to delivery. Documentation of training is as stipulated in sub-section 7.3.
7.1 Authorized Employee Training
All authorized university and auxiliary employees will receive the initial Hazardous Energy Control course. A refresher Hazardous Energy Control course will be provided annually for those employees whose job duties require them to continue to perform the duties of an authorized employee. Initial training will include the following topics:
- Recognition of hazardous energy sources
- The type and magnitude of energy at the university
- Methods for isolation and control of the energy
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- The difference between lockout and tagout
- Application of Red Tags
- Limitations of tags as energy control devices
- The requirements of this program
- The requirements of Title 8, Section 3314, Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing and Adjusting Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment.
SRM will conduct annual hazardous energy control refresher training. Refresher training will be conducted at least annually or when there are observed changes and/or deficiencies are in the program.
7.2 Affected Employee Training
The affected employees (all other employees) will be provided training during safety meetings. The topics will include the purpose, function, and restrictions of the Control of Hazardous Energy Program.
Affected employees will be trained on their responsibilities under the program. The employees will be able to recognize when an energy-isolating device is being used and the importance of not attempting to start up or use equipment that has been locked or tagged out.
7.3 Records of Training
Authorized employee training records include employee name, instructor name, training date, and test score. The records for affected employees include the employee's name, safety meeting date, and instructor. Employee training records shall be maintained by the department who administered the training. The records shall be kept for the duration of applicable employee’s tenure with the university or auxiliary organization, and in compliance with institutional records retention requirements.
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