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Lockout Tagout Tag Selection — Quick Reference (AS/NZS 4836)
LOTO tags communicate isolation status to anyone approaching locked-out equipment. Physical padlock prevents re-energisation; tag identifies WHO + WHY + HAZARD. Mandatory under AS/NZS 4836 + AS 4024 isolation standards.
| Tag Type | Best For | Print Method |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Danger Tag (Red) | Worker's individual isolation — one-per-person | Pre-printed standard wording |
| Out-of-Service Tag (Yellow) | Equipment not safe to use — pending repair | Pre-printed + write-in detail |
| Caution Tag (Yellow / Black) | General warning — special procedures required | Pre-printed |
| Information Tag (Blue / White) | Notes + procedural information | Write-in |
| Custom Printed Tag (Brady BMP-Compatible) | Site-specific isolation procedures | Brady label printer — see label printers |
| Plastic Body Tag | Outdoor + chemical + weather exposure | Per type |
| Tag with Cable Tie | Attaching to padlock + hasp + isolation point | Nylon cable or metal wire |
| Self-Laminating Tag | Write-on + protect — workplace ID + isolation | Pen + adhesive cover |
Critical: Tag must show 4 elements per AS/NZS 4836 — worker name + date + reason for isolation + contact details. Tags are removed by the SAME WORKER who applied them — never by colleagues (formal authority-removal procedure required for absent worker). Pair tag with personal padlock — one-person-one-lock-one-key. Brands: Brady, Master Lock. Companion: lockout/tagout, padlocks, safety equipment, LOTO guide.
Lockout Tagout Tags for Energy Isolation
Lockout tagout tags communicate the status and reason for an energy isolation to anyone approaching the isolated equipment. The tag is attached alongside the padlock at the isolation point, identifying who performed the isolation, why the equipment is locked out, and any relevant warnings about the hazard. While the physical padlock prevents re-energisation, the tag provides the information needed to manage the isolation safely and to contact the responsible person if questions arise. AIMS Industrial stocks Brady lockout tagout tags for Australian workplaces operating formal energy isolation programs.
Brady LOTO Tags
Brady is the leading manufacturer of lockout tagout equipment in Australia, supplying tags that comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements and the Australian Standard AS 4024 series for safety of machinery. Brady LOTO tags are manufactured from durable, weather-resistant materials that withstand industrial environments — the tag surface, printed message, and attachment loop must all remain intact and legible for the duration of the isolation, which may range from hours to weeks on extended maintenance shutdowns. Brady tags are available in standard formats with pre-printed Danger Do Not Operate messages and fill-in fields for name, date, and reason, and in blank formats for custom or site-specific messages.
Danger Tags vs Warning Tags
Australian safety standards distinguish between danger and warning tag categories with different visual formats. Danger tags — typically red with white text — indicate an immediate hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the equipment is operated. Warning tags — typically orange or yellow — indicate a potential hazard that could cause injury or equipment damage. LOTO applications always use Danger tags, as the consequence of operating isolated equipment while workers are in the hazard zone is invariably a serious or fatal injury. Warning tags are appropriate for equipment that is out of service, awaiting repair, or has a known fault that must be communicated to operators.
Tag Attachment and Durability
LOTO tags attach to isolation points via a loop, cable tie, or nylon pull-tight fastener. The attachment method must be non-reusable or clearly show evidence of tampering if removed — this is a safety requirement that ensures no one can remove and reattach a tag without it being obvious. Brady tags include attachment hardware designed to meet this requirement. Tag materials are selected for resistance to the specific environment they will be used in — general workshop, chemical plant, outdoor, or high-temperature areas each require appropriate tag materials to ensure legibility throughout the isolation period.
Completing Your LOTO Program
Tags are one component of a complete LOTO system that also requires padlocks, hasps, isolation devices, and written procedures. For a complete LOTO program review, tag specifications, or bulk supply pricing for tags and associated hardware, contact our team at AIMS Industrial.
People Also Ask — Lockout/Tagout Tags
Q: What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
Lockout/Tagout is a safety procedure that isolates energy sources before equipment maintenance — preventing accidental startup that could injure workers. Energy sources include: electrical (switchboard isolation), mechanical (gravity loads blocked), pneumatic (compressed air relieved), hydraulic (pressure relieved), thermal, and stored chemical energy. LOTO procedures per AS/NZS 4836 require: isolation device (lockout), warning tag (tagout), and documented procedure. Mandatory for any worker servicing equipment.
Q: What LOTO tags does AIMS stock?
Industrial paper/plastic LOTO tags ("DANGER — DO NOT OPERATE"), specialty isolation tags (electrical, valve, pneumatic), personal worker ID tags, colour-coded tags for different shifts or trades, and weatherproof tags for outdoor equipment. AIMS also stocks: LOTO padlocks, valve lockout devices, breaker lockouts, plug lockouts, and complete LOTO kits. For workshop and trade LOTO compliance: tag + padlock + isolation device. See [Lockout Tagout Guide](/blogs/product-guides/lockout-tagout-guide).
Q: How do I apply LOTO correctly?
Standard procedure: (1) identify all energy sources, (2) shut down equipment normally, (3) isolate energy sources (turn off switches, close valves), (4) lock out isolation devices with personal padlock, (5) tag with worker name + date + reason, (6) verify zero energy state (test that equipment doesn't start when normal controls operated). One personal padlock per worker. Remove LOTO only after work complete and the same worker who applied it. Document the procedure in the workplace LOTO procedure manual.
Q: Personal LOTO padlock vs security padlock?
Personal LOTO padlock: key-retaining design (worker keeps the key on their person — lock cannot accidentally close without the key), colour-coded for worker identification, marked with worker name/employee number. Used ONLY for LOTO — not for security. Security padlock: dual-key access (master key plus worker key), used for theft prevention. Don't substitute one for the other. AS/NZS 4836 requires the personal LOTO design specifically.
Q: Can multiple workers lock out the same isolation point?
Yes — use a multi-lock hasp that accepts multiple personal padlocks. Each worker locks the hasp with their personal lock; the equipment can only be restored when ALL workers remove their locks. Standard practice for maintenance crews where multiple trades are working on the same equipment. For single-isolation hasp without multi-lock capability, the lead worker locks initially, and any joining worker adds a personal lock to the multi-lock hasp before starting work.