Person in Charge
Is responsible for the Operation of the Plant. This is typically a Site Manager whose responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for the proper identification and marking of equipment is based on global standards and guidelines available or existing site practices.
- Ensuring a common code is established across the site / organization for identification of common utilities.
- Ensuring the identification program is subject to regular reviews and checks.
- Assigning competent people to perform the marking and tagging activities and regular checks for visibility / accuracy.
- Ensuring proper signage that explain the color code followed at the site.
Area Authority
Is responsible for managing a Unit or section of the Plant. This is typically the Shift Supervisor whose responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the planned identification and tagging activities are executed in a safe and timely manner.
- Enabling stoppage of work authority for any improperly marked equipment.
- Ensuring verification of Equipment Identification is included in operator field rounds.
Area Operator
The Area Operator whose typical responsibilities include:
- Verifying equipment is properly identified and tagged during field rounds.
- Periodic auditing of PTW activities for identification of any improperly tagged equipment.
- Stopping work immediately if any hazardous situation might occur due to improper identification.