710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

3. All the following are criteria for lockout devices, EXCEPT _____.

a. locks must be able to withstand the environment to which they are exposed

b. locks may not be used for any purpose other than controlling energy

c. locks must be standardized in size, shape, or color within a facility

d. locks may be used for multiple purposes as long as they are labeled

5.3 Tagout Device Criteria

In addition to those listed previously, there are specific hardware requirements for tagout devices.

Here is a list of those requirements:

• Durable: Tags must be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet
  and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or the message on the tag to become
  illegible. They must not deteriorate when used in corrosive environments such as areas where
  acid and alkali chemicals are handled and stored.


• Legible: Warnings on tagout devices must be legible even in wet, damp, or corrosive conditions.


• Standardized: Tags must be standardized in print and format.


• Substantial: Tags must be substantial to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal.


• Attachment: Tags must have an attachment means of a non-reusable type, attachable by hand,
  self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds
  and having the general design and basic characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one-
  piece all-environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.


• Warning: Tags must warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is
  energized. Remember, tags only warn: they do not protect.


• Legend: Tags must include a legend such as: Do Not Start, Do Not Open, Do Not Close, Do Not
  Energize, Do Not Operate.