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What Is Kinetic Energy and What Are the Hazards?

Even after equipment is shut down and locked out, kinetic energy may still be present and dangerous to workers. This video describes what kinetic energy is, and identifies potential sources of kinetic energy in the workplace, and illustrates controls you can implement to reduce the risk to your workers.

For more information and resources, see De-energization & lockout and Safeguarding.

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Publication Date: Dec 2020 File type: MP4 (195 MB) Asset type: Video