PART 1: USE & CHARACTERISTICS OF TAGOUT DEVICES

Instructions: Tagout devices are safe and compliant with OSHA regulations only if you can answer "yes" to ALL of the following questions:

Does the tagout device clearly indicate that operation or movement of the energy isolating device from the "safe" or "off" is prohibited?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device attached and fastened at the same point that a lockout device would be attached or, if that's not possible, as close to that location as safely possible?
Yes: No:

Has the equipment's control been blocked or its valve handle removed to prevent start-up?
Yes: No:

Has the tagout device been individually assigned to an authorized employee?
Yes: No:

Can you verify that the tagout device is not being used for any other purpose?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device capable of withstanding exposure to the environment it's being used in?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device capable of being used for the maximum period of time expected?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device constructed and printed to stand up to weather and wet and damp conditions without becoming illegible?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device capbable of withstanding the corrosive effects of materials and conditions in the work area?
Yes: No:

Is the tagout device of a standard color, shape, print and format?
Yes: No:

Are the tagout device and the means of attachment substantial enough to prevent accidental removal?
Yes: No:

Does the tagout device have the general design and basic characteristics of a one-piece, all-environment tolerant nylon cable-tie?
Yes: No:

Does the tagout device warn against hazardous conditions associated with start up of the equipment?
Yes: No:

Does the tagout device include the following legend: "Do Not Operate"?
Yes: No:

PART 2: WHAT EMPLOYEES MUST UNDERSTAND ABOUT TAGOUT

Instructions: OSHA requires us to conduct an annual inspection of energy control programs that includes a review of tagout with all authorized and affected employees and verifies their understanding of tagout requirements. The purpose of the following Checklist is to ensure that we include the appropriate issues in that review.

Tagout training must make it clear that:

Tags are merely warning devices and do not physically bar start-up of the equipment the way lockout does.

Tags attached to a piece of equipment may not be removed without authorization by a designated employee.

Tags may not be ignored.

Tags must be legible and clearly written.

Tags and their attachments must be able to withstand the environmental conditions to which they are exposed.

Tags must be securely attached to equipment so they don't accidentally become detached during servicing.

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