Document ID: Doe-Std-1044-93
Title: Guide To Good Practices For Equipment And Piping Labeling 

 

June 1993
Change Notice No. 1
December 1998

Purpose

An equipment labeling program is established and maintained to ensure that facility personnel are able to positively identify the equipment they operate.

Criteria:

a. Equipment, components, and piping that require labeling are identified by the facility.
b. Label information meets regulatory requirements and is consistent with facility
procedures.
c. Label materials and means of attachment are compatible with the components and
environment where they are used.
d. Labels are properly placed and oriented to enhance readability and component
identification.
e. Checks to verify that labels are correct are included in designated operating
procedures.
f. Procedures are established to replace lost or damaged labels and to acquire new labels
when needed.