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What is a out of service tags?
Out-of-service tags are tags are used to withdraw unsafe plant and equipment from service, as described in Health & Safety: Unsafe plant and equipment requirements.
How do you use out of service tags?
The Out of Service tags indicate a piece of machinery that is not to be used until the nominated component has been repaired. Out of service tags do not replace or mean the same as danger tags. If an item is inoperable or unsafe or if it’s continued use would cause further damage or create a hazard.
What are hold tags used for?
Hold Tag Overhead Tagging – a.k.a. RUP HOLDTAG™ – is a tagging device used by power utility lineworker for tag out / lock out of an overhead device.
Who is Authorised to attach an out of service tag?
c) These tags should be restricted to people who will be working on the equipment. These tags should only be applied by suitably skilled, experienced and authorised personnel. d) The person doing the work must personally fasten their personal danger tag on all lockout devices involved in the isolation procedure.
What Colour is an out of service tag?
An Out of Service Tag is highlighted in black and yellow on a white background. Anyone can place an Out of Service tag on equipment if they consider there is a risk of causing damage to materials, plant or personnel if operated.
What Colour are out of service tags?
These Yellow Out of Service Safety tags are specifically designed for industry-specific work areas to improve safety precautions in the workplace.
When should you lock out/tag out?
Lockout/Tagout is required when the unexpected energization or start up (or release of stored energy ) of machines, equipment or prime movers could injure workers during cleaning, repairing, servicing, setting-up, adjusting and un-jamming.
When can a piece of electrical equipment with an out of service tag be used?
no equipment is to be used or operated while an out of service tag is attached. when plant or equipment has been shut down for servicing, repairs or maintenance no one is to commence work until they have attached a personal danger tag and lock if possible.
Who is allowed to remove a lock out/tag out?
Note: ONLY the authorized individual who placed the lock and tag onto the system is the one who is permitted to remove them. This procedure helps make sure the system cannot be started up without the authorized individual’s knowledge.
Who can lock out/tag out?
authorized employees
Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance. Notification of employees. Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices.
When must any out of service equipment be removed from service?
4.4 Removing the tag An out-of-service tag may only be removed under the following conditions: the authorised person has repaired or otherwise made the plant or equipment safe to use; the authorised person has confirmed that the plant or equipment is safe to use; and.
Can any lock be used for lock out/tag out?
Per OSHA, multiple-keyed or keyed-alike locks may not be used for the purpose of lockout/tagout. Any locks used must have only a single key, which must be under the exclusive control of the employee that applies the lock and is performing the service.
What do test tag Colours mean?
Commonly, the following test and tag dates are used with these corresponding colours: Orange: six monthly intervals (January-June) White: six monthly intervals (July-December) Black: yearly testing.