Figure 1-13.—Instrument Log.transferred to this section of the log until they arereviewed and removed by the department head.TAG-OUT INFORMATIONA tag-out procedure is necessary because of thecomplexity of modem ships and the cost, delays, andhazards to personnel that can result from the improperoperation of equipment. Learn and use the followingguidelines:1. Enforce the tag-out procedure at all times. Youmust do this during normal operations as well as duringconstruction, testing, repair, or maintenance.2. Do not use tags or labels as a substitute for othersafety measures. Examples are chaining or lockingvalves, removing fuses, or racking out circuit breakers.However, you must attach tags to the fuse panel, theracked-out circuit breaker cabinet, or a locked valve toshow a need for action. You do not need to use tagswhere a device will be locked during normal operations.3. Use tags to show the presence of, and therequirement for, freeze seals, blank flanges, or similarsafety devices. When equipment or components areplaced out of commission, use the tag-out procedures tocontrol the status of the affected equipment. Examplesare disconnecting electrical leads, providing jumpers, orpulling fuses for testing or maintenance.4. Never use tag-outs to identify valves, to markleaks, or for any purpose not specified in the tag-outprocedure.5. Do not laminate tags or labels for reuse. Thereuse of tags or labels is not allowed.1-14
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