scope:

Safety tags and barricade tapes shall be used to identify a temporary hazard. They shall be used only until such time as the identified hazard is eliminated or the hazardous operation is completed. For example, a safety tag would be appropriate for use during lockout/tagout procedures or use on a damaged tool until the tool can be properly removed from the work area. A barricade tape would be suitable to mark an area affected by a chemical spill or an open and temporary trench. Safety tags or barricade tapes shall not be used in place of a permanent sign or label intended for hazards in normal use, operation, or maintenance. If a permanent sign or label is presented in a tag configuration, it shall comply with the provisions of ANSI Z535.4-2002, or ANSI Z535.2-2002.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the requirements for the design and use of safety tags and barricade tapes. No other tag or tape types are addressed by this standard. Underground tapes, permanent tapes, striped tapes and non-skid tapes, for example, are not covered by this standard.