3.2 DANGER TAGS

When you arrive onsite you must familiarise yourself with the Danger Tag procedural requirements for that site, as they will defer from site to site. In the absence of a site Danger Tag procedure, the following must be observed.

The "Danger Tag" is designed for personal protection. It must be attached to the main isolating switch, valve, or other isolating device of equipment whenever there would be danger to someone if that isolating device was turned on.

You must place your DANGER TAG on the opening switch of any plant or equipment where the operation of this equipment of this equipment could place you in danger.

You must make absolutely sure you have tagged the correct switch or valve.
You must attach your DANGER TAG before you commence work and on each tag you must print your name, date and time.

When two or more employees are working on the same job, each employee
Must attach their own DANGER TAG to the machines main switch, valve or similar isolating device.

You are the only person that can remove your DANGER TAG. In the event that the person who placed the danger tag is absent, permission must be given by the most senior person on the site, or by the employee being located and instructed to immediately return to the job (regardless of the time of day) at their own cost.

Removing a DANGER TAG that you did not attach in the first place will result in instant dismissal.