Lockout Tagout Tags

🏷️ Overview of Lockout/Tagout Tags

- Lockout/tagout tags are vital visual warning devices attached to lockout points to indicate that machinery or equipment must not be operated.
- These tags complement lockout devices by clearly communicating the identity of the person performing the lockout, the reason, and the date.

✅ Safety Importance

- Tags provide clear evidence that hazardous energy has been isolated, helping to prevent accidental re-energization.
- They support OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910.147), which mandate both lockout and tagout to control hazardous energy during maintenance :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Effective tags reduce incidents by reminding everyone that lockout procedures are in place.

📌 Common Tag Features

- Durable tags crafted from vinyl, laminated cardstock, or reinforced materials to resist industrial wear.
- Pre-printed fields for worker name, date, department, and equipment details—enhancing accountability.
- Available in standardized colors (e.g., red for danger) to quickly convey critical information.

🏭 Typical Applications

- Used across all industries during machine maintenance, electrical work, valve servicing, and equipment repair.
- Ideal for multi-lockout situations to label each lock individually and clarify safety status.
- Tags remain in place until the authorized person completes work and safely removes their lock.

📌 Summary

- Lockout/tagout tags are essential for safe energy control, offering a visual warning and important contextual information.
- Choose tags based on durability, information clarity, and standard compliance.
- Well-designed tags improve safety by reinforcing procedures, enhancing communication, and ensuring regulatory adherence.