Workshop: Lockout/Tagout in Practice
Turning OSHA Requirements into Safe, Repeatable Action
Lockout/Tagout isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s a critical safeguard against serious injuries caused by the unexpected release of hazardous energy.
This hands-on workshop focuses on the practical application of OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, helping your team move from understanding the rules to applying them confidently in real-world situations.
Participants will explore how OSHA requirements impact both authorized employees performing service and maintenance and affected employees working around equipment, with a clear focus on roles, responsibilities, and risk prevention.
Through guided instruction and a structured Lockout/Tagout exercise, attendees will walk through the process of identifying hazardous energy sources, properly isolating equipment, and ensuring safe restart procedures.
This workshop is designed to build consistency, improve communication, and strengthen your facility’s ability to control hazardous energy effectively—every time.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain practical skills to:
- Identify and evaluate hazardous energy sources across equipment and processes
- Clearly define the roles of authorized vs. affected employees
- Apply OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements in day-to-day operations
- Execute proper shutdown, isolation, and restart procedures
- Perform a structured Lockout/Tagout exercise
- Reduce risk through consistent, repeatable safety practices
- Strengthen communication and accountability across teams
Who Should Attend
- Maintenance Managers
- Safety Professionals
- Supervisory Personnel
- Department Managers
- Employees responsible for servicing or maintaining equipment
About the Trainer
Ken Hayes, Project Manager – Environmental Health & Safety, Quality
Ken Hayes joined Polaris MEP after several decades in RI manufacturing and over a decade of enlisted service in the US Navy. As a Certified Safety Professional, he leads an expanded suite of Environmental Health and Safety solutions.
In industry he has experience in multiple roles including Production Manager; Product Manager; Customer Service Manager; Quality Engineer and Quality Manager; Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer and Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager. He has expertise in data and root cause analysis plus management systems development. Ken’s career has included time with ENNOVI (formerly Interplex) and leading RI Manufacturers Toray Plastics, Ira Green and Teknor Apex.
Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams University, is a Certified Quality Engineer and QMS Lead Auditor, and served on the leadership team of Rhode Island ASQ for over a decade. Living in Bristol gives him great opportunity to enjoy building, maintaining, and sailing classic plastic and wooden boats.