Working with tag out procedures and lock out operations
A tag out procedure describes how to take work assets out
of service and place them back in service, to ensure a safe work environment.
The tag out procedure is a series of steps, which are called lock
out operations.
Creating tag out procedures
Create a tag out procedure to eliminate a hazard and ensure a safe work environment. To create a tag out procedure, you describe the steps, or lock out operations, to remove a work asset from service and place it in a safe condition. Lock out operations can apply to an asset, a location, a locking device, or an activity that is not related to a particular device or asset.