Which of the following would be a correct use of orange tape in the work area?

• A. Decorate the workstation.
• B. Mark the break area.
• C. Identify the component to be worked on before work begins.
• D. Indicate completed work.

Answer: (C)

Marking the exact component to be worked on before starting a task creates a clear, visible cue that this piece of equipment is the focus of maintenance. Using orange tape on that component communicates to everyone in the area which part is isolated and being serviced, helping to prevent accidental contact or energizing of the wrong device. This supports proper isolation and safety procedures, such as ensuring the correct component is de-energized and protected during work. It isn’t meant for decoration, to mark break spaces, or to indicate completion—those uses would either be irrelevant to the task or delivered by other signals after work is done.