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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.