Which tag should be attached to a switch that is not functioning properly?

Which tag should be attached to a switch that is not functioning properly?

• A. Bad Switch Tag
• B. Maintenance Tag
• C. Work Tag
• D. Safe Tag

Answer: (A)

When a switch isn’t working, the priority is to clearly signal a fault and prevent use until it’s fixed. The Bad Switch Tag does exactly that by showing the switch is defective and must not be operated until repair. It’s a direct, unambiguous warning that helps all crew members understand the risk and avoid moving the switch. The other tags don’t communicate the same level of immediacy and danger: a Maintenance Tag suggests routine work, not an outright fault; a Work Tag shows work is in progress but doesn’t state the switch is unsafe; a Safe Tag would imply the switch is safe to use, which is incorrect when it isn’t functioning.

When a switch isn’t working, the priority is to clearly signal a fault and prevent use until it’s fixed. The Bad Switch Tag does exactly that by showing the switch is defective and must not be operated until repair. It’s a direct, unambiguous warning that helps all crew members understand the risk and avoid moving the switch. The other tags don’t communicate the same level of immediacy and danger: a Maintenance Tag suggests routine work, not an outright fault; a Work Tag shows work is in progress but doesn’t state the switch is unsafe; a Safe Tag would imply the switch is safe to use, which is incorrect when it isn’t functioning.