A CAUTION Tag (NAVSHIPS 9890/5) is a YELLOW tag, shown in figure 3-6. It is used only as a precautionary measure to give temporary special instructions or to indicate that anyone operating the equipment to which the tag is attached must exercise unusual caution. The instructions you write on the CAUTION tag must state the specific reason why you attached the tag.

Do not use a CAUTION tag if there is a chance someone could be hurt or if equipment could be

Table 3-7.-DANGER/CAUTION Tag-Out Index and Record of Audits Description

damaged when normal operating procedures are used. In that case, use a DANGER tag.

DANGER Tag

A DANGER Tag (9890/8) is a RED tag, shown in figure 3-7. It is used to prohibit operation of equipment that, if operated, could jeopardize the safety of personnel or damage the equipment. Under NO circumstances may equipment be operated or removed when it is tagged with a DANGER tag.

TAG-OUT PROCEDURES

Before you tag out a piece of equipment, be sure that you have your supervisor's permission. If the equipment is mission-critical, you may also need permission from your division officer or department head.

For further information on equipment tag-out procedures, refer to the Tag-out User's Manual, NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM.

Q7. What three situations discussed in the text require you to tag out equipment?

Q8. Name two tagout responsibilities of your department authorizing officer for tag out procedures.

Q9.     What are the five tag-out documents that you may use in your job as a Fire Controlman?

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The wearing of the correct protective equipment is essential to all naval personnel. It is especially important for the safety of electronics personnel. This section discusses basic electrical equipment: safety shoes; rubber gloves; safety shorting probes; eye, hearing, and respiratory protection; and deck-insulating material.