The Safety Brief

Hazard Labels


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Hazard labels give critical information. Labels are the glue that hold the whole safety system together. / / From manufacturing to office settings, proper labeling of hazards is important for employee safety, and fit well with 5S, Six Sigma and Lean systems. / / Hazard labels should be put on dangerous chemical containers to GHS standards, and pipes. / / The labels are visual indicators for important safety devices such as fire extinguishers, eyewashes, and AED stations. / / Another benefit from hazard labels is organization. They can inform workers of PPE, tools, storage areas, and to be aware of falling objects. / / Vinyl hazard labels are durable, and can be ordered from a third party. However, it is faster, and in the long run, cheaper to have an in-house industrial label printer.

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The Safety BriefBy Dan Clark. Brief safety industry updates and tips for the safety manager.