LOTO Safety Tags
LOTO Safety Tags
The LOTO Safety tags are required for many workplaces in order to comply with OSHA regulations. They are useful for identifying specific hazards, such as malfunctioning equipment or equipment that needs repair. You can also use custom safety tags to alert people to certain dangers, such as a fire tag. Safety tags can also be used to identify hazards in different languages.
When workers are involved in maintenance or repair of machinery or equipment, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) safety tags are essential tools for ensuring their safety. Tags serve as visual indicators that a machine or equipment is undergoing maintenance or repairs.
In work facilities, you can find a variety of electrical, mechanical, and even chemical sources that are susceptible to spouting energy or igniting spontaneously. Identifying energy sources and chemicals is therefore essential, and a Lockout/Tagout System is an effective way to do so.
- RED >> DANGER >> where immediate hazard exists
- YELLOW >> CAUTION >> to warn of potential hazards
- ORANGE >> WARNING >> notices, including biohazards
Types of Safety Tags
1. Inspection Tags
By performing regular inspections of your equipment, you can reduce the chances of equipment failure and worker injury – and help ensure that your equipment will be ready for use when you need it. However, you should keep track of your inspections so you know when they are completed and what the results are.
Inspection tags make it easy. They allow you to identify the equipment, its location, as well as the date and name of the person who signed off on each inspection.
The maintenance of certain items, such as portable fire extinguishers, is required annually. A forklift, for instance, needs to be inspected every day. Keeping inspection tags on hand and on equipment makes it easy to keep track of when and by whom items are inspected
2. Ladder & Scaffold Tags
The most common cause of workplace injuries is falls. A ladder or scaffolding that is misused, constructed, or maintained incorrectly can lead to an accident.
In 2019, scaffolding and ladders ranked #3 and #6 on OSHA’s most frequently cited violations list. A big part of the solution is ladder and scaffold tags. They indicate which ladders and scaffolding have been inspected, which are safe to use, and which are unsafe.
3. Lockout/Do Not Operate Tags
It is common for companies to have machines. Like all machines, that equipment needs regular maintenance. It could be a major project or a simple maintenance issue. Either way, you’ll need to shut down equipment and machinery so someone can work safely on it.
This is where lockout-tagout (LOTO) tags come in. The lockout/tagout tag informs other workers that the machine is currently being serviced, and they should not operate it.
4. Machine Tags
Businesses rely on machines to accomplish many tasks, but they also pose a serious injury risk when they are not maintained properly. Make sure employees know when a machine is not operating or shouldn’t be turned on for any reason by keeping tags on hand. An untrained worker could fire up a faulty machine without knowing it and cause injury to themselves or others.
5. Barricade Safety Tags
Keeping people out of restricted areas is the purpose of barricades. An excellent way to add more information to a situation is to use barricade tags.
Workers can be informed about the reason for the barricade, who is authorized to enter, and who is in charge of the barricade by adding barricade tags.
6. Confined Space Tags
It is more dangerous to work in confined spaces. This is especially true if the space presents one of the following OSHA recognized hazards:
- An atmosphere that may be hazardous
- An entrant can be engulfed by this material
- The walls or floors slope downward and taper into a smaller area that could trap or asphyxiate an intruder
- Unguarded machines or live wires are other serious physical hazards
Employees who may be exposed to such confined areas must be informed of the existence and location of these spaces and their hazards by their employer. In these areas, confined space tags clearly identify them as “permit-required” areas.
7. Electrical Safety Tags
The purpose of electrical safety tags is to alert employees when electrical equipment is operating, out of service, or needs special attention. These OSHA-compliant tags are durable and strong and can withstand moisture, dirt, grease, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. The printing is encapsulated inside rigid PVC. The material is durable, hard-matte, and it can be written on with a pencil, pen, and marker. The pencil may be erased for multiple uses. In addition to reducing accidents and preventing worksite mishaps, the tags are clear and effective.
8. Chemical / Health / Lab Safety Tags
Safety tags are an essential tool for ensuring chemical, health, and laboratory safety. By providing clear and informative warnings, they help individuals identify hazards and take appropriate precautions. In addition to their visual aspect, safety tags also serve as training tools for employees, promoting a culture of safety awareness. Organizations should prioritize the use of safety tags to create a safe working environment for all personnel.
Four Types of Chemical / Health / Lab Safety Tags
9. Equipment Status Tags
Equipment status tags play a vital role in efficiently tracking and monitoring the status of various pieces of equipment. By following these guidelines and implementing an effective tagging system, organizations can achieve clarity, efficiency, and reliability in their equipment management processes.
10. Inventory Tags
Inventory tags are indispensable tools for effective inventory management. With various types of tags available, businesses can choose the tagging system that best meets their needs. Whether it’s barcode tags, RFID tags, or magnetic stripe tags, these tags provide accurate tracking, efficient stock management, enhanced security, and streamlined order fulfillment. By leveraging the power of inventory tags, businesses can improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a better customer experience.
Material Management Tags
With tags for accepted and rejected materials, you can easily keep track of your materials.
Inventory Control Tags
Keep an accurate inventory count with indoor and outdoor tags.
11. Flange Management Tags
The use of flange tags is ideal for a variety of maintenance and inspection procedures. Providing a wealth of important information, flange tags are a complete status tagging system. To ensure everyone is aware of an inspection’s progress, each tag provides space for all the necessary details. In addition, the colour-coded system makes it easy to convey important information at a glance.
As a result of these tags, you can optimize your management and inspection processes, helping you comply with both legislative requirements and safety measures identified through risk assessment.
A flange tag from us contains all the important information you need, and is made of the highest quality materials. There are many applications for flange management tags. With flange tagging, you can track every stage of the inspection and management process. Our flange management tags are top quality and affordable.
12. T-Cards
A resource status card (ICS 219) is also known as a “T-Card,” and is used in the Resources Unit to keep track of the status and location of resources, transportation, and support vehicles. The cards display the status and location of resources assigned to the incident.
