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9 Lockout/Tagout B. Employee Training Training on the purpose, content and function of the Iowa State University (ISU) Lockout/Tagout Program is required for all employees who participate in or are affected by the lockout/tagout of equipment. Training can be obtained through department-specific training or completing online “Lockout/Tagout Training” through Learn@ISU . The course covers LOTO procedures along with electrical safety issues. Site Specific Training, must be documented and kept, showing training dates, times, attendance and items covered. Authorized Employees Authorized Employees are those who have received proper training and have been “authorized” by their department to apply LOTO devices when necessary. Training for Authorized Employees shall include: • recognition of locations, types and magnitudes of potential hazardous energy sources in the work area • proper LOTO procedures • proper use of LOTO devices (and any related equipment) used by the department • lockout or tagout device removal • how to deal with special conditions Affected Employees Affected Employees are those employees affected by the shut down or who work in areas where equipment is being serviced/maintained. Training for Affected Employees shall include: • purpose and use of the LOTO procedures • how to recognize LOTO equipment • prohibition on tampering with LOTO equipment Retraining Retraining is required when: • there is a new or revised energy control procedure • an Authorized Employee's job duties change (regarding LOTO) • the Lockout/Tagout Program is changed • additional LOTO hazards arise, such as new equipment, modified processes or the use of different LOTO devices • periodic inspections show employee deficiencies in energy control techniques