Page 8 - Equipment Identification - CCPS Safe Work Practice

Strategies and Effective Practices

to Manage and Mitigate Hazards

Valve Tags
V
g alve Tags are a key component in
Equipment Identification. Best Practices
related to valve tags include:
• Using a compatible material. Most valve
tags are aluminum, stainless steel, brass,
or plastic. Select materials based on
service conditions and weather.
• Place valve tags in an accessible and
visible location.
• Ensure that valve tags do not interfere
with the function of the valve or related
components such as solenoids or
positioners.
• Consider color-coding valve tags to
match the color-coding system used for
piping system identification.
• Consider adding barcodes to valve
tags to allow easy access to technical
information and maintenance records.

Labelling and Process Safety
C
g orrectly labelled process equipment, valves, and piping forms part of the overall safety system in an operating
facility. For this reason, ANSI/ASME 13.1 recommends labelling all equipment and piping within a facility.
D
g fferent jurisdictions will have different labelling requirements. Check with local authorities to understand the
i
labelling requirements that apply in your facility.
g espective of local requirements, consider labelling all equipment, valves, and piping in the following categories:
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g ontains hazardous material
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g s part of an Emergency Response system (such as firewater piping)
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g s part of a safety system such as relief valves, isolation valves, pressure and temperature sensors for safety
instrumented systems, and similar items.

8 SAFE WORK PRACTICE, EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION