What is the correct sequence for removing Lockout/Tagout devices when re-energizing equipment?

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What is the correct sequence for removing Lockout/Tagout devices when re-energizing equipment?

When re-energizing equipment, the locks and tags are removed in the reverse order they were applied. This means the person who placed the last lock is the first to remove their lock, then the next person, and so on, until the first lock is removed. Doing it this way keeps control of each energy isolation point intact as workers finish clearing the area, so no one can accidentally re-energize the system while another is still protected. Tags are removed by the same worker who placed them, and only after all locks are removed should energizing be considered. Removing tags first or removing in the original application order could bypass the layered protections and create a risk of unexpected energization.

When re-energizing equipment, the locks and tags are removed in the reverse order they were applied. This means the person who placed the last lock is the first to remove their lock, then the next person, and so on, until the first lock is removed. Doing it this way keeps control of each energy isolation point intact as workers finish clearing the area, so no one can accidentally re-energize the system while another is still protected. Tags are removed by the same worker who placed them, and only after all locks are removed should energizing be considered. Removing tags first or removing in the original application order could bypass the layered protections and create a risk of unexpected energization.

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