Question

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what are the requirements for tagout devices?

select all that apply

durable
displays a warning, such as \do not energize\
plastic-coated or laminated
written with the affected employees name
legible
secured by a non-reusable, self-locking tie
written with the authorized employees name
secured by a reusable metal twist tie

Explanation:

Analyze OSHA tagout device requirements

Using the Tagout Devices and Tagout Requirements knowledge points:

• Durable: OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(A) requires tagout devices to be durable enough to withstand environmental conditions.
• Displays a warning: OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(iii) requires tags to warn against hazardous conditions, using legends like "Do Not Start" or "Do Not Energize".
• Plastic-coated or laminated: While tags must be durable, OSHA does not mandate a specific material like plastic-coated or laminated.
• Written with the affected employee's name: OSHA requires the identity of the authorized employee who applied the device, not the affected employee.
• Legible: OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B) requires tagout devices to be standardized and legible.
• Secured by a non-reusable, self-locking tie: OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(2) requires tag attachment means to be non-reusable, self-locking, and attachable by hand (such as a nylon cable tie).
• Written with the authorized employee's name: OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D) requires tagout devices to indicate the identity of the authorized employee applying them.
• Secured by a reusable metal twist tie: Reusable metal twist ties are explicitly prohibited because they do not meet the non-reusable, self-locking strength requirements.

Answer:

• Durable (Correct answer)
• Displays a warning, such as "Do Not Energize" (Correct answer)
• Plastic-coated or laminated
• Written with the affected employee's name
• Legible (Correct answer)
• Secured by a non-reusable, self-locking tie (Correct answer)
• Written with the authorized employee's name (Correct answer)
• Secured by a reusable metal twist tie