Safe Shutdown and Isolation Procedures
in Mechanical EngineeringAbout this course
Course Overview:
Safe Shutdown and Isolation Procedures is a practical safety course designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to shut down and isolate machinery or equipment in industrial and workshop environments. This course focuses on identifying energy sources, applying lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and ensuring safe maintenance or repair conditions.
Students will learn to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), apply workplace health and safety (WHS) guidelines, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and prevent accidental machine start-up or energy release during maintenance. Ideal for technicians, maintenance workers, and apprentices, this course ensures compliance with industry standards and promotes a safety-first culture.
What You Will Learn:
• Identify and isolate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energy sources
• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) systems correctly
• Use PPE and follow risk control procedures
• Safely shut down machinery following SOPs
• Perform checks before and after isolation
• Communicate isolation procedures and complete documentation