Lock-Out Tag-Out Guide

1. Use New ANSI Designs

The traditional designs based on the old Danger oval are now obsolete. The new ANSI standards emphasize custom design and show the signal alert header.

2. Streamline Your Message and Use a Symbol

Use direct instructions. "DO NOT OPERATE" is better than "Work In Progress". A symbol provides a another quick way to reinforce the safety message and broaden your audience.

3. Use a Legible Signature Block

4. Don't Forget the Back of the Tag

Show instructions on the back of the tag. Also make sure that the back of the tag refers to the front of the tag.

5. Consult the Latest Regulations & Train

See OSHA §1910.147 Lock-Out/Tag-Out, §1910.269 for the electrical industry and §1910.268 for Telecommunications. Also, know that any effective LOTO program is built on employee buy-in, lock-out devices and training. Overcome apathy with relevant case histories changing support materials. See LOTO: Beyond the Written Procedure.

Use a larger tag. They are easier to fill out and to read. Also, follow ANSI guidelines on the tag fill-in areas. instead of saying, 'Signed By', use 'Name'. Also, the tag line "This Lock/Tag may only be removed by:" is added. This helps reinforce the strict language of §1910.147. The word 'tag' or 'lock' can be circled or crossed out.

6. Make Sure Tags Do Not Fall Off

Tags should not tear-off easily or embrittle with age. The tag fastener needs to have “a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds” [1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(1)].

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