Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a "Do Not Energize" tag used for?

It is a critical safety tag used during equipment servicing to warn employees not to supply power, preventing unexpected startup and potential harm.

Q. How do "Do Not Energize" tags help with OSHA compliance?

They are a key component of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program, which is required by OSHA to protect workers from the release of hazardous energy.

Q. What materials are "Do Not Energize" tags made from?

They are available in durable materials, including heavy-duty 30 mil plastic, to ensure they last in tough industrial applications and can be reused.

Q. Do these tags have a hole for a padlock?

Yes, all tags have a hole, and many are reinforced with an eyelet or grommet, designed to accommodate a lock shank as part of a LOTO procedure.

Q. What are common messages on these tags?

Besides do not energize, related messages include do not connect, do not reconnect, and temporary power connected.

About our Do Not Energize Tags

Tags help you comply with OSHA's lockout/tagout procedures, which cover “the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, could harm employees.”

• We offer both individual packs of Do Not Energize tags as well as this same warning in a handy dispenser box.
• Tags can be ordered in thicknesses up to 30 mil, ideal for the toughest applications. These heavy-duty tags can be used again and again.
• All tags have a hole (and many have an eyelet or two-part grommet) that accommodates a lock shank.