TYPES OF TAGS

Figure 1-2.—Danger tag. The record sheet includes reference to any documents that apply—such as PMS, technical manuals, and other instructions, the reason for the tag-out, the hazards involved, any amplifying instructions, and the work necessary to clear the tags. Use enough tags to completely isolate the item or system being worked on. This will prevent operation from any and all stations that could exercise control. Indicate the location and condition of the tagged item by the simplest means (for example, FOS-11A, closed). When attaching the tags, you must ensure that the item is in the position or condition indicated on the tag. As you attach each tag, you then must sign the tag and initial the record sheet. After all tags are attached, a second qualified person ensures the items are in the position and condition indicated, and verifies proper tag placement. That person also signs the tags and initials the record sheet. TYPES OF TAGS The following sections describe the various tags and the applications required to be used from time to time. Figure 1-3.—Caution tag. Danger Tag A danger tag is a RED tag (fig. 1-2) used to prohibit the operation of equipment that could jeopardize the safety of personnel or endanger equipment. Under no circumstances should equip- ment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags. Caution Tag A caution tag is a YELLOW tag (fig. 1-3) used as a precautionary measure to provide temporary special instructions or to indicate that unusual caution must be exercised to operate equipment. These instructions must give the specific reason that the tag was installed. The use of such phrases as DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT EOOW PERMISSION is NOT APPROPRIATE since equipment or systems are not operated unless permission has been granted by responsible authority. A CAUTION tag is NOT used any time personnel or equipment can be endangered while performing evolutions using normal operating procedures; a DANGER tag is used in this case. 1-11