Flammable Tag

Flammable Tag for Flagging Flammable Substances and Equipment

The Flammable Tag is a punched hang-tag used aboard ships and in port and terminal facilities to flag containers, equipment, valves, or storage areas that hold or have been exposed to flammable substances. Flammable liquids, gases, and vapours present a serious fire and explosion risk when exposed to heat, sparks, or open flame, so clear point-of-use warning is essential wherever these materials are handled, stored, or transferred.

When to Use This Tag

Attach the Flammable Tag directly to drums, containers, valves, pipework, or storage cabinets holding flammable liquids or gases, and to equipment or work areas where flammable vapours may be present during maintenance, hot work permits, or bunkering operations. It is also used during lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to warn personnel that a line, tank, or compartment contains, or previously contained, flammable material before they open, drain, or work on it.

Design and Materials

Each tag features the standard hazard warning triangle with a flame pictogram above a bold “FLAMMABLE” panel, printed on fire-retardant, photoluminescent laminated card stock a long-duration afterglow. This ensures the warning remains visible during power loss or in poorly lit compartments such as fuel stores, engine rooms, and cargo holds. The card is waterproof and resistant to saltwater exposure, making it suitable for prolonged use in marine and offshore environments. A reinforced punched hole at the top allows the tag to be secured with a cable tie or wire loop.

Installation and Use

Loop a cable tie or wire tie through the punched hole and secure the tag directly to the affected container, valve, or equipment, ensuring the warning panel faces outward and remains clearly legible. The “Authorised by” and “Date” fields at the base of the tag should be completed by the person applying it, providing a simple accountability record consistent with standard lockout/tagout documentation practices. Because the tag is a physical hang-tag rather than an adhesive label, it can be quickly attached, removed, or transferred between items as required without leaving residue or damaging equipment surfaces.

Compliance and Standards

The tag’s pictogram and signal word follow internationally recognised hazard communication conventions used across the maritime and industrial safety sectors, aligning with IMO Resolution A.1116(30) guidance on shipboard signage and supporting broader workplace chemical and fire safety obligations such as those set out by Safe Work Australia. Vessel operators should confirm the tag meets any flag-state or class-specific requirements applicable to their fire and chemical safety management system.

Ordering Information

This Flammable Tag is supplied under IMPA code 33.2508 and ISSA code 47.525.08, sized 150x75mm. It forms part of Safety Sign Hub’s full Tie Tags range, which covers the complete set of lockout/tagout and hazard-identification tags used across marine vessels, offshore installations, and port facilities. Contact Safety Sign Hub for bulk ordering or custom tag requirements.