What does a red-tag on equipment in a work area indicate?

What does a red-tag on equipment in a work area indicate?

• A. The equipment is ready for use.
• B. The equipment is scheduled for disposal.
• C. The equipment is unsafe or not to be used until repaired or inspected.
• D. The equipment is under warranty.

Answer: (C)

Red tagging signals that equipment is not in service due to a hazard or defect and must not be used until it has been inspected and repaired by a qualified person. It communicates that the item is out of service and needs corrective action before it can be returned to operation. Tags typically include who placed them, the date, and the reason, and they remain on the equipment until the issue is resolved and it’s verified safe. If you encounter a red-tagged piece, do not operate it and notify the supervisor or maintenance so it can be addressed. This is separate from being ready for use, being scheduled for disposal, or being under warranty.

Red tagging signals that equipment is not in service due to a hazard or defect and must not be used until it has been inspected and repaired by a qualified person. It communicates that the item is out of service and needs corrective action before it can be returned to operation. Tags typically include who placed them, the date, and the reason, and they remain on the equipment until the issue is resolved and it’s verified safe. If you encounter a red-tagged piece, do not operate it and notify the supervisor or maintenance so it can be addressed. This is separate from being ready for use, being scheduled for disposal, or being under warranty.