Many rescue and service-related operations require a basic knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures. Industrial, commercial, machinery, and even residential occupancies can have equipment that may need to be secured before operations can begin.
Lockout means you are preventing the sudden and uncontrolled release of energy from a machine or piece of equipment. These systems must be identified and controlled by trained rescuers during operations. Department procedures should cover these operations and should be reviewed along with this training session.
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Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
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