a.   The person designated to prepare the tag-out is normally the ship’s force petty officer in charge of the work This person fills out and signs the record sheet and prepares the tags. b.  A  tag-out  record  sheet  is  prepared  for  a specific purpose. All tags used for that purpose are listed on  an  initial  record  sheet  and  additional  sheets  as necessary.  The  stated  purpose  may  include  several  work items. Each record sheet is assigned a log serial number in  sequence,  from  the  index/audit  record.  Log  serial numbers are also used to identify all tags associated with a given purpose. Each tag is given its own sequential number as it is entered in the record sheet. For example, tag 7-16 would be the sixteenth tag issued on a single record  sheet  with  the  log  serial  number  seven.  To differentiate  among  tag-out  logs,  a  prefixed  system, approved by the commanding officer, is used with the log  serial  numbers. c.   The tag-out record sheet includes references to other documents that apply. Some examples are work permits,   work   procedures,   repair   directives,   reentry control  forms,  test  forms,  and  rip-out  forms.  Certain information  should  be  gotten  either  from  reference documents or from the personnel requesting the work Some examples are the reasons for tag-out, the hazards involved,  the  amplifying  instructions,  and  the  work necessary to clear the tags. This information should be detailed  enough  to  give  watch  standers  a  clear understanding of the purpose of, and necessity for, each tag-out  action. d.  Use  enough  tags  to  completely  isolate  the system, piping, or circuit being worked on. Be sure you use  tags  to  prevent  the  operation  of  a  system  or component  from  all  the  stations  that  could  exercise control. Use system diagrams or circuit schematics to determine  the  number  of  tags  needed.  Indicate  the location and position/condition of each tagged item by an easily identifiable means. Some examples are MS-l, STBD  TG  BKR,  OPEN,  SHUT,  BLANK  FLANGE INSTALLED. e.  After  you  have  filled  out  the  tags  and  the tag-out  record  sheet,  have  a  second  person  make  an independent check of the tag-out coverage and usage. That person should use appropriate circuit schematics and  system  diagrams.  The  second  person  verities  the completeness of the tag-out action by signing the record sheet. f.  The  authorizing  officer  then  reviews  the record  sheet  and  tags  for  adequacy  and  accuracy.  When satisfied, the officer signs the record sheet and the tags. (1)  If  a  tag-out  is  requested  by  a  repair activity,   the   repair   activity   representative   (shop supervisor or equivalent) must sign the tag-out record sheet. This shows that the repair activity is satisfied with the completeness of the tag-out. Verified tags alert all personnel  that  the  repair  activity  must  approve  the removal of the tags. (2)  If  the  repair  activity  representative’s concurrence  is  not  required,  this  space  on  the  record sheet need not be filled in. (3)  On  ships  with  DCC,  the  authorizing officer annotates the tag-out record sheet in the upper right-hand corner with the words DCC notified, and then initials it. This ensures that DCC knows the extent of the tag-out and the status of the material condition of the unit. (4) The authorizing officer then authorizes installation  of  the  tags. g.   The person attaching the tag must make sure the item tagged is in the prescribed position or condition. If the item is not in the prescribed position or condition, he  or  she  must  get  permission  from  the  authorizing officer  to  change  it  to  the  prescribed  condition  or position.  As  each  tag  is  attached  and  the  position  or condition is verified, the person attaching the tag must sign the tag and initial the record sheet. NOTE:  Only  a  qualified  person  from  the  ship’s force may position equipment and affix tags and labels. The tags should be attached so they will be noticed by anyone who wants to operate the component. Tags must NOT be attached to breaker covers or valve caps that may  be  removed  later. h. After all tags have been attached, a second person   must   independently   verify   proper   item positioning and tag attachment, sign each tag, and initial the   record   sheet.   If   repair   activity   concurrence   is required, a repair activity representative must witness the  verification,  sign  the  tags,  and  initial  the  tag-out record  sheet. NOTE: Only qualified ship’s force personnel may perform the second check of tag installation. i.  Sometimes  additional  tags  are  required because  of  added  work  on  an  existing  tag-out  record sheet. In that case, the person making the change must handle the DANGER and CAUTION tags and tag-out record  sheet  as  follows: 1-16