Tag Out of Defective Equipment 1 page
POLICY
To ensure that safe work procedures are followed to ensure that damaged or defective equipment is
correctly tagged, recorded, repaired and released back into operation.
PROCEDURE
When any equipment such as furniture and fittings are removed for maintenance work or repairs the
following procedures must be followed.
1. The person removing the item (chairs, tables, trolleys etc.) must ensure that the “Out of Order” tag is
attached to the item.
2. Record on the tag the exact details of the relevant department, person responsible, type of defect and
date.
3. Upon completion, faulty/defective equipment must be taken to the maintenance department.
4. Maintenance department will inspect and determine necessary repairs required.
5. Only a responsible person can remove “Out of Order” tags.
6. Unauthorized removal of a tag before a responsible person inspected it will result in disciplinary
action.