Labels

using standard tag-out procedures. When clearing and posting tags to support

subsequent iterations, the designated on-site Authorizing Officer will sign the Tag-

Out Record Sheet and tags at the work site. Tags will be posted and cleared using

standard procedures. The normal Authorizing Officer will be informed prior to

isolating and "un-isolating" any equipment

When the last iteration is complete, the normal Authorizing Officer will clear the

(3)

tag-out record sheet from the tag-out index.

6.

LABELS

a.

Labels shall be attached and removed in the same way as tags. The Authorizing Officer

authorizes the use of labels by signing the label and the instrument log. A second check

is not required. Therefore a second check signature is not required on the label or the

instrument log.

b.

Labels shown in Figures 4 and 5, shall be used for installed instruments and indicating

systems and for portable test and radiac equipment. They shall be affixed to the exterior

surface of the affected instrument so that operators can easily determine the status.

c.

Labels shall be immediately removed when appropriate corrective action has been

completed.

7.

INSPECTION AND AUDIT OF LOGS

a.

Inspection and Audit. A check of active tags or labels and an audit of the Tag-Out Log

shall be conducted as described herein:

(1)

The cognizant department head is responsible for ensuring that checks and audits of

all tag-outs are performed once every two weeks. It is recommended that

abbreviated audits also be conducted as part of routine watch relief.

(a)

All active tags/labels listed in the Tag-Out Log shall be checked as correctly

installed by visual comparison of the information on the Tag-Out Record

Sheet, Tag-Out Index, and the Instrument Log with the tag/label and on the

item on which the tag is posted. When a valve or switch position is

prescribed, a visual check that the item is in the tagged position/condition will

be made unless removal of a cover, cap, or closure is required. No operation

of a valve or switch is authorized as part of a routine tag-out audit.

(b)

Authorizing Officer's should perform a spot check of installed tags to ensure

that tags so checked are effective, that is, covered by an active Tag-Out Log

entry, and take corrective action.

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