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==Purpose of Lock and Tag== |
==Purpose of Lock and Tag== |
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In the [[United States]] a Red Padlock is a standard safety device designating locking and securing hazardous energy. No two keys or locks should ever be the same. Under no circumstance may a persons lock and tag be removed in |
In the [[United States]] a Red Padlock is a standard safety device designating locking and securing hazardous energy. No two keys or locks should ever be the same. Under no circumstance may a persons lock and tag be removed in industry except by the individual who put the lock and tag on. |
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Lock and tag works in conjunction with a lock and a tag usually locking the device, or energy with the hasp, and placing in such position so hazardous energies can not be turned on. |
"Lock and tag" works in conjunction with a lock and a tag usually locking the device, or energy with the hasp, and placing in such position so hazardous energies can not be turned on. |
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==Identification== |
==Identification== |
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==Hazardous energy== |
==Hazardous energy== |
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Hazardous energy may include [[ |
Hazardous energy may include [[electricity|electrical]], [[mechanical]], [[pneumatics|pneumatic]] or [[hydraulic]]. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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Revision as of 03:40, 17 September 2005
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Purpose of Lock and Tag
In the United States a Red Padlock is a standard safety device designating locking and securing hazardous energy. No two keys or locks should ever be the same. Under no circumstance may a persons lock and tag be removed in industry except by the individual who put the lock and tag on.
"Lock and tag" works in conjunction with a lock and a tag usually locking the device, or energy with the hasp, and placing in such position so hazardous energies can not be turned on.
Identification
Identification must include a name of the person doing the lock and tag, and a contact phone number.
Industry Safety Standard in the United States
In industry this is an OSHA standard, as well as for electrical NFPA-70E.
Hazardous energy
Hazardous energy may include electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic.