Don't know legally,but a good old fashioned a$$ kickin comes to mind personally. [Linked Image]
Does OSHA exist over there?I'm sure they would something to say as well as a fine for the individual that cuts the tagout off.Did you use a lock as well as a tag?

It was dark,maybe he couldn't read the tag. [Linked Image]

There is an article at EC&M that says who can remove a lock or a tag. http://www.ecmweb.com/ar/electric_energize_lockouttagout_plan/

[This message has been edited by txsparky (edited 01-17-2003).]

Donnie