Definitions - Continued

DOE-STD-1030-96

Removal of

Physical removal of the tags and locks associated with a

Lockout/Tagout

lockout/tagout and, if not prevented by another active

lockout/tagout, restoring the equipment to operable

status.

Responsible Supervisor

The individual having authority and responsibility for

or Manager

operational control of a facility, process, experiment, or

other project.

Tagout

The placement of tagout devices on energy-isolating

devices to inform personnel that the energy-isolating

device and the equipment being controlled MUST NOT

be operated.

Tagout Device

A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means

of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an

energy isolating device in accordance with an established

procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and

the equipment being controlled MUST NOT be operated

or removed. Tagout devices are installed with all lockout

devices, and on all boundary points that isolate

equipment from sources of energy. Tagout devices are

also installed on components used to verify or enhance

the safety of a lockout/tagout, such as opened valves for

venting and draining, installed grounds, or monitoring

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