Which item is necessary to identify individual users of lockout/tagout devices?

Identification tags on devices are essential for ensuring that the individual users of lockout/tagout devices can be recognized and traced. These tags typically include important information such as the name of the person who applied the lock or tag, the date, and sometimes the specific equipment affected. This identification promotes accountability and safety by allowing others to know who is responsible for the lockout and who to contact in case of any issues. It facilitates communication and ensures that only authorized personnel can remove or interact with the lockout devices.

While color-coded lockout devices may help differentiate between various locks or renters, they do not provide direct individual identification. Standardized lockout keys serve the purpose of access control but do not distinctly identify individual users. Lockout device manuals can provide valuable information about the devices themselves but do not serve to identify users. Thus, identification tags are the most direct and effective method of associating lockout/tagout devices with specific individuals.