COURSE OVERVIEW:

Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) for mechanical maintenance in the oil and gas sector is a fundamental safety framework designed to prevent the accidental release of hazardous energy during repair and inspection activities. This course explores the rigorous procedures required to isolate mechanical systems, including kinetic, potential, thermal, and pressurized energy sources. Participants will learn how to transition from a state of operational activity to a Zero Energy State, ensuring that machinery cannot be re-energized while technicians are performing intrusive work on internal components.

The scope of this training encompasses the specific challenges found in upstream and downstream facilities, such as high-pressure piping manifolds, complex valve arrangements, and large-scale rotating equipment.

Coverage includes the legal and regulatory requirements for energy isolation, the hierarchy of lockout devices, and the critical role of the "Authorized Person" versus the "Affected Person." Emphasis is placed on the integration of LOTO with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems to create a multi-layered defense against human error and equipment failure.

Furthermore, the course addresses the complexities of group lockout situations and long-term isolations during major facility turnarounds. Trainees will examine the technical specifications of various locking devices, the importance of unique key control, and the mandatory "Try-Out" step to verify isolation effectiveness. By focusing on real-world oilfield scenarios, this program equips mechanical teams with the discipline and technical knowledge necessary to eliminate the risks of unexpected startup or energy discharge, thereby safeguarding lives and assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles of Lockout-Tagout and its importance in oil and gas safety.
• Identify various forms of hazardous energy, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Apply the six standard steps of a proper energy isolation procedure.
• Select the correct lockout devices for different types of valves and mechanical linkages.
• Differentiate between personal locks, departmental locks, and contractor locks.
• Execute a "Try-Out" or verification step to confirm a Zero Energy State.
• Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to identify isolation points.
• Manage complex group lockout scenarios using lock boxes and master keys.
• Perform safe restoration of energy following the completion of maintenance tasks.
• Recognize the legal consequences of non-compliance with LOTO standards.
• Conduct periodic audits and inspections of active lockout points in the field.
• Coordinate LOTO activities within the broader Permit-to-Work (PTW) framework.
• Troubleshoot isolation failures or stuck valves during the lockout process.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is specifically designed for Mechanical Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Pipefitters, Safety Officers, and Field Operations Personnel who are responsible for isolating equipment in hazardous oil and gas environments.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.