OSHA standard 1910.147 requires that tags used for lockout/tagout must be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions, moisture or chemicals will not cause the tags to deteriorate or become illegible. Durotags exceed these specifications. Laminated on both sides, Durotags are fade-proof, weatherproof and chemical resistant. They feature a 3/8″ i.d. metal grommet that prevents tearing at the point of attachment.
Tag attachments need to be non-reusable, attachable by hand, self-locking and non-releasable with no less than 50 pounds of pull-strength. The purpose of this regulation is help eliminate the possibility of your tags inadvertently falling off or being knocked off your equipment. Fasteners don’t need to be any particular length as long as they allow the tag to hang from the lockout point.
