{"id":798,"date":"2021-02-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/compliance-signs.local\/6-types-of-safety-tags-you-need\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:11:38","slug":"6-types-of-safety-tags-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/6-types-of-safety-tags-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Types of Safety Tags You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you think about your overall safety program, do you think about communication? Communication is a key element of proper safety. Some of the most overlooked methods of safety communication are different types of safety tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think of safety tags and your mind jumps to lockout\/tagout procedures, that\u2019s good! Those are very important tags to have and use. But, there are other tags that you need in the workplace as well. Here are six types of safety tags you need and why they\u2019re important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockout\/Do Not Operate Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most companies have machines. And, like all machines, that equipment needs work from time to time. It may be a significant project, or it could be a simple maintenance issue. In either case, you will shut down equipment and machinery for someone to work on it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where lockout-tagout (LOTO) tags come in. Lockout\/tagout tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a> let other workers know that the machine is currently being serviced and that they should not try to turn it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockout\/tagout safety standards<\/u><\/strong><\/a> always make the list of most-commonly cited violation by OSHA. The penalty for lockout\/tagout citations in 2019 was as much as $13,260 per violation. And additional fines of up to $13,260 are added per violation per day past the deadline to fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ladder & Scaffold Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. Improperly used, constructed, or maintained ladders and scaffolding are accidents waiting to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaffolding and ladders are always near the top on OSHA\u2019s most commonly cited violations list. Ladder and scaffold tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a> are a big part of the solution. These tags communicate to employees which ladders and scaffolding have been inspected, which are safe to use, and which are unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Ladder and Scaffold Tags:<\/h3>\n\n
\"OSHA<\/a><\/td>\"Red<\/a><\/td>\"Red<\/a><\/td>\"Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n
\n Do Not Use<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Inspection<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Red Tag<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Scaffold Complete<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

OSHA citations for ladder standard<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and scaffolding standard<\/u><\/strong><\/a> violations can cost $13,000. Additional fines are added for each day past the deadline to remedy the issue. Having the proper type of tags in place improves communication and reduces the risk of improper use of ladders and scaffolding, which reduces your risk of a hefty fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspection Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular equipment inspections reduce the chances of equipment failure and worker injury – and help ensure your equipment will be ready for use when needed. But, you need to keep track of your inspections, so you know when they are done and what the results are for each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspection tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a> make it easy. These safety tags let you identify the piece of equipment, the location, as well as the date of each inspection, and the name of the person who signed off on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Inspection Tags:<\/h3>\n\n
\"Green<\/a><\/td>\n\"Forklift<\/a><\/td>\n\"Fire<\/a><\/td>\n\"Aerial<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n
\n Equipment<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Forklift<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Fire Extinguisher<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Aerial Lift<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td><\/tr>\n\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Some items, like portable fire extinguishers, require an annual maintenance inspection. Others, like forklifts, need daily inspections. Keeping inspection tags on hand and on equipment is an easy way to keep track of when each item is inspected and by whom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machine Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Machines are an integral part of many businesses, but they also come with significant injury risk, especially when they are not in good working condition. Keep tags on hand to alert employees when a machine is not operating or should not be turned on for any reason. Without the proper machine safety tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, a worker could fire up a faulty machine without knowing it and cause injury to themselves or others in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Machine Safety Tags:<\/h3>\n\n
\"OSHA<\/a><\/td>\"Red<\/a><\/td>\"Yellow<\/a><\/td>\"OSHA<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\n Men Working<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Out of Service<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Repair Order<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Defective Equipment<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Barricade Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barricades serve a simple purpose, to keep people out of a restricted area. Barricade tags are a great way to add a little more information to the situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By adding barricade tags<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, you can alert workers to the reason the barricade is there, who is authorized to enter, and who is in charge of the barricade should there be any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Barricade Tags:<\/h3>\n\n
\"Red<\/a><\/td>\"Yellow<\/a><\/td>\"ANSI<\/a><\/td>\"OSHA<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\n Danger<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Caution<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Hazard Label<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td> \n Construction Barricade<\/u><\/a>\n <\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Confined Space Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working in confined spaces adds an extra level of danger. That\u2019s especially true if that space has one of the following OSHA-recognized confined space hazards<\/u><\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n