- This program is being implemented in order to provide additional protection to employees who may need to work on or near potentially hazardous electrical or mechanical equipment that has been deenergized, disconnected, or otherwise disabled. The person responsible for the deenergizing process will also be responsible for assuring that the equipment is tagged out of service and, wherever possible, locked out. The tag must be signed and dated and must be hung on or within 12 in. of the switch, disconnect, breaker, etc. that is shut off.
- Upon completion of work, the person who tagged out/locked out the equipment will be responsible for removal of all tags and locks. If that person is not available at the work site, then his or her immediate supervisor may designate a qualified person to perform this task, provided the supervisor informs the original “tag-out-of-service” person of such action before he or she resumes work at that work site. In either event, the responsible person must make a visual inspection to clear the affected area and equipment prior to reenergizing it.
- Tags and locks used to comply with this program can be obtained from the company Safety and Health Manager. Ongoing company safety training classes will periodically include instructions concerning this program.
Should there be any questions about the Tag—Out of Service / Lock Out program, please contact the Safety and Health Manager.
- The tag is black letters on white background
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