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This one-page guide serves as a valuable quick reference that outlines the key information required on an arc ...

Arc Flash in Mining
Very little can happen in mining without electricity. From drilling equipment and powered shovels to fixed ...

5 Ways to Make Workplace Safety Signs Stand Out
Signs really are easy to use, cost-effective, and get results. But, will just any sign do? Not all signs are ...

NFPA Diamond Chart
Quickly understand NFPA Diamond labels with this free, comprehensive reference chart. It explains the hazard ...

Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control
The Silver Eagle Refinery explosion released a tidal wave of broken glass. Homes were pushed off their ...

Printing Electrical Safety Signs with a Thermal Transfer Printer
Electrical safety is a major problem in modern workplaces. Each year, OSHA produces a list of their ten most ...

Industrial Laser Use Grows, as Do Safety Controls and Cautions
Laser use in industry has seen a sharp increase in the past year and the technology is being used for a ...

Keep Job Sites Safe: How Custom Labels Change the Game for Contractors
How Contractors Use Labels and Signs to Keep Job Sites Safe The final steps of a project are just as critical ...

OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...

Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers
Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...

Halt Arc Flash Incidents - Improve Communication Using a Label Printer
Arc flashes are a dangerous electrical phenomenon that can occur in intense voltage areas and are more common ...

All EHS Managers Want for Christmas is ...
A list of safety supplies and other gifts that keep on giving for EHS managers. The holidays are here. ...

Top 10: OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list. The standard outlines when ...

Safety Campaigns Heat up for Summer
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in high ...

Strengthen Dust Collection System Safety
To work with dust, it must be controlled. Keep dust collection systems in top working order as well. ...

8 Essential HVAC Installation Tips to Prevent Costly Mistakes
HVAC Installation Done Right: 8 Essential Tips to Prevent Costly Mistakes A poorly installed heating, ...

Arc Flash Hazards Practical Solutions Guide
This comprehensive guide walks you through the necessary steps for conducting an arc flash assessment, ...

Floor Marking Maintenance Durability Test
In this video, a facilities technician will perform a series of durability tests to find out how PathFinder ...

Easy Ways to Enhance Loading Dock Safety
Warehouses are busy work environments. Keep loading dock workers moving efficiently and safely using these ...

New Rule on Public Disclosure of Work Injury Data
On May 11, OSHA issued a final rule that requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness data ...

LNG Demand Calls for Effective Safety Solutions
Demand for liquid natural gas is surging. From liquefaction to transport to electricity generation, LNG is a ...

OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...

Electrical Safety for Humans
There are hundreds of detailed resources on electrical safety. Most of them are written by (and for) ...

Visual Communication Checklist
This 36-page guide is a detailed resource designed to help you perform a thorough evaluation of your ...

Work Begins When the Lights Go Out
More businesses are embracing the benefits of dark manufacturing. See how a longtime business uses it and how ...

Preventing Slips, Trips, & Falls Guide
This free guide serves as a critical resource for managers looking to reduce workplace incidents related to ...

From Flash to Ash: Understanding Arc Flash and Preventing Them
Arc flash is not something to take lightly. The dangers of arc flash can cause severe damage to a person and ...

Safety Requirements for Solar: Ensure Compliance and Protect Workers
Solar installations are becoming common as renewable energy sources gain traction worldwide. However, like ...

Facility Signage Handbook
Not sure where to start with facility signage? This free guide will help you determine what's required for ...

Workplace Communication to Protect Young Workers
OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, ...

How-To: Connecting Kodiak Max To Wi-Fi
Dive into the world of efficient and hassle-free label printing with your new Kodiak Max industrial sign and ...

BS 1710 British Standard Pipe Marking
British Standard 1710 (BS 1710) provides a robust framework that fulfills the pipe marking requirements set ...

Optimize Efficiency & Stay Safe: Visual Communication Signs & Labels
To reduce energy use and costs, some facilities are dimming the lights. However, reducing light can also ...

Arc Flash Labeling Quick Start Guide
Learn how to make compliant arc flash safety labels with this quick start guide. It is designed to help you ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Label Printer
Unlocking Safety and Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Label Printer In the ...

Social Distancing Reference Chart
This colorful chart helps staff follow essential actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. ...

How-To: Data Source Merge in LabelForge Pro
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on Data Source Merge in LabelForge Pro, brought to you by DuraLabel! In ...

ISO 14001: Building an Effective Environmental Management System
The world's largest publisher of private business standards and requirements now offers a written program to ...

Beware of Introducing New Hazards
Risk assessments need to be thorough and regular for all changes in the workplace, even when those changes ...

Understanding Arc Flash Boundaries: A Guide to Safety Labeling
In this video, we will talk about the critical aspects of Arc Flash Boundaries, providing a clear ...

Arc Flash Labeling: What You Need To Know
EasyPower presents a clear guide to the Do's and Don'ts of arc flash equipment labeling, covering essential ...

Emergency Preparation Chart
This essential reference will help you quickly check your facility's preparedness for emergencies. See ...

Last Line of Defense
Flame retardant coveralls only work if workers put them on before approaching the electrical circuit. ...

Top 5 Challenges Mechanical Project Managers Face
Mechanical project managers oversee high-stakes projects across industries such as construction, energy, ...

Optimizing Fault Tree Analysis with Industrial Label Printers
In this day and age, businesses the world over are placing a premium on dependability. With so many ...

Understanding the Four Types of Arc Flash
Understanding Arc Flash Arc flash incidents are among the most hazardous risks faced by personnel working ...

Total Productive Maintenance Guide
Proactively monitoring machines and tools is key to reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. This ...

What is Arc Flash? A Guide to its Dangers and Safety Measures
Working with electrical equipment is a serious hazard if personnel are not properly informed on the basics of ...

Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...

DIY Labels or Premium Vinyl? Choosing the Right Safety Signs
Labels play a critical role in maintaining workplace organization, safety, and compliance. The Bureau of ...

4 Electrical Hazards of the Power Industry: OSHA Signs for Safety
OSHA Signs to Increase Safety in the Electric Power Industry In the high-risk environment of the electric ...

Electrical Panel Compliance with Floor Marking
Electrical panels are an integral part of large and small facilities throughout the United States. The panels ...

Understanding Arc Flash: The Shocking Truth About Electrical Injuries
Electrical workers consider shocks as part of their job and normal, according to a study. However, it could ...

Floor Marking for Fire Safety
Can employees and visitors easily locate reception areas, restrooms, emergency and fire exits in your ...

Steps for Arc Flash Safety and Security in Electrical Substations
Electrical substations truly have the power. In the wrong hands, that power is dangerous. That's why it's ...

A Forgotten History: 5 Little-Known Facts about Women in the Workforce
Duralabel offers up five little-known facts about women and occupational safety throughout history in ...

OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...

Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list. The standard outlines when ...

Tips to Break Fall Trends in the Workplace
While OSHA's top 10 most violated safety standards for 2020 show fall protection at number one, there are ...

Updates to OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule
OSHA requires record keeping of severe injuries. This help employers recognize workplace hazards and correct ...

Miswired and Mislabeled: The Electrical Errors That Could Cost You
Electrical failures and malfunctions remain a major safety concern, causing injuries, fatalities, and ...

Kodiak Max Buyer's Guide
The DuraLabel Kodiak Max Print System delivers unmatched ease, precision, and durability for in-house sign ...

What is Pipe Marking
Pipes, lines, tubing, conduits while the terminology varies, the problem is always the same: Workers, site ...

Planned Maintenance
Planned maintenance is a proactive approach to maintenance in which maintenance work is scheduled to take ...

Electrical Safeguard: Tips to Maximize Control Panel Safety
Never underestimate the power of electricity. While it is easy to take energy for granted, there are many ...

Facility Safety and Compliance: Utilizing the Right Pipe Markers
Imagine walking through a large facility filled with pipes running in every direction. These pipes carry ...

HazCom 2012 Labeling Best Practice Guide
This 12-page guide is a critical resource for improving safety around hazardous chemicals while ensuring ...

Solar Labeling Guide
This guide is an essential resource for improving the safety of photovoltaic systems by ensuring compliance ...

SCCR - Short Circuit Current Rating
NEC 409/UL 508A NEC defines the Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) as: "The prospective symmetrical fault ...

Take Charge of Industrial Control Panel Safety
As part of industrial maintenance, most workers will have had to conduct work inside control system panels. ...

Lockout Tagout Best Practice Guide
This informative, 12-page guide is an essential resource for developing and implementing a Lockout/Tagout ...

OSHA 1910 145 Warning Signs and Tags
No matter the industry, hazards are rampant in workplaces throughout the United States. Manufacturing ...

Arc Flash Labeling Best Practice Guide
This resource provides essential information on arc flash labeling regulations, personal protective equipment ...

Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist: Floor Marking
When organizing and cleaning up work spaces this spring, consider changing up floor marking for safety, ...

Installing Electrical Safety from the Start
There is no harm in double-checking work for safety, especially after an electrical installation. Here are ...

DuraLabel Bronco Max Industrial Label Printer Feature
Meet your new safety sidekick. The DuraLabel Bronco Max is designed to streamline production of visual ...

Safe Distancing for Electrical Work
In a recent Facebook poll, electrical workers said that work area and arc flash boundaries were among their ...

OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...

What is an Arc Flash?
When electrical current jumps through the air between two points, it's called an arc. We've all experienced a ...

Wire Color Coding
There are many wire identification standards, and many of them rely on color codes. Not all electrical wiring ...

OSHA Sound Levels
What is noise? Is all noise bad? Where does noise come from? Vibrations detected by the human ear are called ...

How to Be a Safety Leader Amid Disruption
As changes in the workplace arise, step up safety programs and meet guidelines. Use simple tips and best ...

What Is An Arc Flash?
An arc flash is an explosive burst of heat and light, caused by a sudden, uncontrolled electrical arc (or ...

Tip From Fipps: Safety Training is a Plan, Not an Event
Safety is an essential aspect of any workplace. To ensure the well-being of employees and comply with ...

NYC Plans to Remove Old, Misleading Fallout Shelter Signs
Signs that were posted during the Cold War are still up in places around New York City. These signs are old ...

Arc Flash Safety Boundaries
When approaching a potentially dangerous situation, it's important to know what the boundaries are. For ...

How To Install Floor Marking Corners
First, peel the liner away from the adhesive backing. Then, when property aligned- apply one end of the T or ...

Arc Flash Boundary
NFPA 70E is the major industrial standard for safe electrical work in the United States. It defines three ...

DuraLabel’s Tough-Tested Process: Raising the Bar for Label Durability
At DuraLabel, we are committed to providing safety solutions that are durable, reliable, and rigorously ...

OSHA & ANSI Hard Hat Requirements
Around construction sites, hard hats are the best way to protect yourself from permanent, life-changing ...

Tough-Tested Premium Vinyl Label Supplies
Introducing DuraLabel Tough-Tested Premium Vinyl Label supplies. Designed to perform in the harshest ...

LabelForge PRO: The Easy-to-Use Software for Anyone, Anywhere
Watch as our Facility Safety Manager turns workplace stress into success with the power of LabelForge PRO ...

Inventory Management for Manufacturing 4.0
Industrial professionals need inventory management solutions that can handle the chaos of yesterday and the ...

Communication Tower Safety Involves Many
For 30 years, there has been an increase in communication towers for 911 services, cell phones, electricity ...

Arc Flash Safety | Arc Flash Training Requirements
In the modern workplace, electricity is a driving force. Motors, ovens, presses, and mills can all be powered ...

Solar Power for Generating Electricity
In late December 2016, financial news giant Bloomberg announced they have new data showing that a large shift ...

Reducing Arc Blast with Effective Short Circuit Analysis
Understanding Arc Blast: What is a Short Circuit? A short circuit is the flow of current through an ...

GHS/HazCom Labeling Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide offers essential knowledge on hazard communication best practices to help you properly ...

Electrical Safety Gap Analysis: OSHA and NFPA 70E Safety Standards
No electrical system is without gaps. Often, third parties are best equipped to evaluate existing HSE ...

ASSP: Advancing Safety with Education and Research
The American Society of Safety Professionals has created a new academic and research council. The council ...

Visual Workplace Management Guide
This guide will help you identify inefficiencies and implement visual solutions to improve workplace ...

Biggest OSHA Sign Compliance Challenges
When it comes to signs in the workplace, opinions vary on why they are necessary and if they even work. One ...

How-To: Loading the Kodiak Max Industrial Label Printer
Dive into the world of efficient and hassle-free label printing with your new Kodiak Max industrial sign and ...

What is Lockout Tagout
Ever heard of hazardous energy? Imagine something like this? Or maybe something more like that? Not quite. ...

Fire Signs
The most important signs are those indicating the means of escape, usually consisting of Fire Exit signs ...

Toro Max Buyer's Guide
Upgrade your facility's labeling process with the DuraLabel Toro Max Print System, designed for on-site ...

Workplace Injuries: The Common, the Costly
Some of the most common injuries cost employers more than $59 billion a year. We cover the top types of ...

6S Best Practice Guide
This 32-page guide walks you through the steps to implement a lean manufacturing 6S system, which integrates ...

Arc Flash Safety 10 Step Guide
In this free guide, you’ll discover 10 essential steps for performing an arc flash risk assessment that ...

5 Shocking Arc Flash Mistakes
Everyone knows arc flash is dangerous and the hazards that come with electrical work. However, sometimes ...

Fault Current Label Chart
Stay ahead of NEC 110.24 requirements with this essential guide. Learn how to label available fault currents ...

How to Use a Toro Max Industrial Label Printer
Discover the power and versatility of the Toro Max Industrial Printer. Designed for industrial environments, ...

IIAR Pipe Marking Labels
Is this label compliant? How do you know? Can you point out what needs to change? The IIAR, or International ...

How to Apply a Label
In this video, learn how to achieve a perfect label application every time with DuraLabel. In this quick ...

A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...

Cables Markers Tags
You may be wondering which type of labels you should use for identifying cables and wires. First you need to ...

Kanban Implementation Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for implementing an effective Kanban system to improve ...

NFPA 70E Arc Flash with OSHA Signs
What is NFPA 70E? NFPA 70E, or the NFPA's Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, outlines specific ...

A Little Comic Relief Can Perk Up Safety Programs
Laughter can make any situation better, especially at work. To help boost safety meetings, safety and health ...

NFPA 704 vs HazCom 2012
A variety of labeling standards and classification systems are available for managing chemical safety. This ...

What’s the Real Cost of Failing to Meet OSHA Safety Standards?
A workplace safety incident can have far-reaching consequences. In an instant, operations can grind to a ...

The Survivor's Guide to Arc Flash Safety
On Thursday, August 12, 2004, electrical contractor Donnie Johnson's day began like any other. However, the ...

Spark Change with Electrical Safety Awareness Month
A Spotlight on Safety: National Electrical Safety Month Every year as we transition through the seasons, we ...

EHS Managers Best Practice Guide
This 20-page guide explores the common challenges faced by EHS management professionals in today’s workplace. ...

Modern HVAC Safety and Efficiency Essentials
The heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry is heating up as demand grows, new ...

2 Essential Lean Tools for Establishing New Facilities
Mitigate disruptions and build for the future using a thorough 5S plan from top to bottom. Focus on securing ...

Improve Quality Management for Global Demands
Technology is assisting in reporting more detailed data than ever before. Businesses can utilize this data to ...

OSHA Safety Signs Best Practice Guide
This 20-page guide provides essential industry best practices for creating safety signs that meet OSHA and ...

ANSI TIA 606-B Cable Labeling Standards
ANSI/TIA-606-B is a voluntary standard that establishes the labeling and record keeping standards for ...

DuraLabel Max Line Industrial Printer Bundles & Starter Kits
Tackle compliance, safety and organization projects with DuraLabel Max Line Printer Bundles and Starter Kits. ...

Understanding Ground Faults in the Workplace
It is important to consider the hidden dangers that might be lurking within workplace electrical systems. ...

Available Fault Current
The National Electric Code, or NEC, requires that equipment be marked with the available fault current, and ...

Power Generation Labeling Best Practice Guide
This comprehensive guide outlines how to protect workers and maintain compliance in power generation ...

Crucial Steps to Reduce Lockout Tagout Violations
Though simple and effective, lockout/tagout is a frequently violated workplace safety standard. Safety ...

Kodiak Max Industrial Sign and Label Print System
Take control and bring your labeling in-house with Kodiak Max Industrial Sign and Label Print System. This ...

Mental Health is Worker Health: 6 Tips to Prevent Employee Burnout
88% of workers experience some burnout, with 60% reporting high levels of burnout* One-fifth will miss six or ...

How to Make an Ammonia Pipe Marker
In this video, learn how to print ammonia pipe markers using the DuraLabel Toro Max. We walk you through the ...

Survivor's Guide to Confined Spaces Safety
Working in confined spaces presents unique challenges and hazards that require specialized knowledge and ...

Do Not Miss a Step in Ladder Safety Training
A government study found that most workers say they have not been trained on how to use a ladder safely. ...

Electrical Safety Quick Start Guide
This guide highlights how electrical safety visual communication protects workers from electrical incidents ...

DuraLabel Guide to Printer Supplies
This resource covers industrial labeling solutions, compliance standards, and supply recommendations to help ...

Ways to Save Money in Maintenance
Numerous and continuous problems can occur when facilities postpone or fail to plan maintenance. It will cost ...

OSHA Signage Quick Start Guide
This 8-page guide offers straightforward, best practices for labeling your facility according to OSHA and ...

Meeting Industry Standards: Arc Flash Label Printing Requirements
A routine maintenance task is in progress, and as the technician attempts to tighten a loose connection on a ...

Arc Flash PPE Chart
This illustrative quick reference guide simplifies the four arc flash PPE categories outlined in the NFPA 70E ...

Essential Electrical Labeling for Contractors and Facility Managers
In electrical work, precision is essential. Clear, durable labels enhance efficiency and organization in ...

IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Programs)
An injury and illness prevention program (IIPP), has been established to help employers identify and fix ...

OSHA Expedites Occupational Safety Cases and Protects Whistleblowers
OSHA has a new pilot program aimed specifically at helping safety whistleblowers, who may fear the impacts of ...

NEMA Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is an industry association for two types of ...

5S Quick Start Guide
This quick guide helps you build an effective 5S system tailored to your environment. Whether you're new to ...

Lockout Tagout Procedure
There are two parts to the lockout process: The Lockout and Re-energizing. Both pose potential ...

DuraLabel Guide to Printer Supplies
This resource covers industrial labeling solutions, compliance standards, and supply recommendations to help ...

Kodiak Max Buyer's Guide
The DuraLabel Kodiak Max Print System delivers unmatched ease, precision, and durability for in-house sign ...

Toro Max Buyer's Guide
Upgrade your facility's labeling process with the DuraLabel Toro Max Print System, designed for on-site ...

Facility Signage Handbook
Not sure where to start with facility signage? This free guide will help you determine what's required for ...

OSHA Signage Quick Start Guide
This 8-page guide offers straightforward, best practices for labeling your facility according to OSHA and ...

Electrical Safety Quick Start Guide
This guide highlights how electrical safety visual communication protects workers from electrical incidents ...

Arc Flash Labeling Quick Start Guide
Learn how to make compliant arc flash safety labels with this quick start guide. It is designed to help you ...

GHS/HazCom Labeling Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide offers essential knowledge on hazard communication best practices to help you properly ...

Arc Flash Label Requirements Chart
This one-page guide serves as a valuable quick reference that outlines the key information required on an arc ...

Arc Flash PPE Chart
This illustrative quick reference guide simplifies the four arc flash PPE categories outlined in the NFPA 70E ...

Power Generation Labeling Best Practice Guide
This comprehensive guide outlines how to protect workers and maintain compliance in power generation ...

Arc Flash Labeling: What You Need To Know
EasyPower presents a clear guide to the Do's and Don'ts of arc flash equipment labeling, covering essential ...

Arc Flash Labeling Best Practice Guide
This resource provides essential information on arc flash labeling regulations, personal protective equipment ...

Arc Flash Hazards Practical Solutions Guide
This comprehensive guide walks you through the necessary steps for conducting an arc flash assessment, ...

Fault Current Label Chart
Stay ahead of NEC 110.24 requirements with this essential guide. Learn how to label available fault currents ...

HazCom 2012 Labeling Best Practice Guide
This 12-page guide is a critical resource for improving safety around hazardous chemicals while ensuring ...

Preventing Slips, Trips, & Falls Guide
This free guide serves as a critical resource for managers looking to reduce workplace incidents related to ...

Visual Communication Checklist
This 36-page guide is a detailed resource designed to help you perform a thorough evaluation of your ...

EHS Managers Best Practice Guide
This 20-page guide explores the common challenges faced by EHS management professionals in today’s workplace. ...

Visual Workplace Management Guide
This guide will help you identify inefficiencies and implement visual solutions to improve workplace ...

Emergency Preparation Chart
This essential reference will help you quickly check your facility's preparedness for emergencies. See ...

Lockout Tagout Best Practice Guide
This informative, 12-page guide is an essential resource for developing and implementing a Lockout/Tagout ...

Solar Labeling Guide
This guide is an essential resource for improving the safety of photovoltaic systems by ensuring compliance ...

Kanban Implementation Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for implementing an effective Kanban system to improve ...

Arc Flash Safety 10 Step Guide
In this free guide, you’ll discover 10 essential steps for performing an arc flash risk assessment that ...

OSHA Safety Signs Best Practice Guide
This 20-page guide provides essential industry best practices for creating safety signs that meet OSHA and ...

NFPA Diamond Chart
Quickly understand NFPA Diamond labels with this free, comprehensive reference chart. It explains the hazard ...

5S Quick Start Guide
This quick guide helps you build an effective 5S system tailored to your environment. Whether you're new to ...

Total Productive Maintenance Guide
Proactively monitoring machines and tools is key to reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. This ...

Social Distancing Reference Chart
This colorful chart helps staff follow essential actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. ...

6S Best Practice Guide
This 32-page guide walks you through the steps to implement a lean manufacturing 6S system, which integrates ...

Miswired and Mislabeled: The Electrical Errors That Could Cost You
Electrical failures and malfunctions remain a major safety concern, causing injuries, fatalities, and ...

Essential Electrical Labeling for Contractors and Facility Managers
In electrical work, precision is essential. Clear, durable labels enhance efficiency and organization in ...

Top 5 Challenges Mechanical Project Managers Face
Mechanical project managers oversee high-stakes projects across industries such as construction, energy, ...

8 Essential HVAC Installation Tips to Prevent Costly Mistakes
HVAC Installation Done Right: 8 Essential Tips to Prevent Costly Mistakes A poorly installed heating, ...

Keep Job Sites Safe: How Custom Labels Change the Game for Contractors
How Contractors Use Labels and Signs to Keep Job Sites Safe The final steps of a project are just as critical ...

What’s the Real Cost of Failing to Meet OSHA Safety Standards?
A workplace safety incident can have far-reaching consequences. In an instant, operations can grind to a ...

DIY Labels or Premium Vinyl? Choosing the Right Safety Signs
Labels play a critical role in maintaining workplace organization, safety, and compliance. The Bureau of ...

Understanding Ground Faults in the Workplace
It is important to consider the hidden dangers that might be lurking within workplace electrical systems. ...

Safety Requirements for Solar: Ensure Compliance and Protect Workers
Solar installations are becoming common as renewable energy sources gain traction worldwide. However, like ...

DuraLabel’s Tough-Tested Process: Raising the Bar for Label Durability
At DuraLabel, we are committed to providing safety solutions that are durable, reliable, and rigorously ...

From Flash to Ash: Understanding Arc Flash and Preventing Them
Arc flash is not something to take lightly. The dangers of arc flash can cause severe damage to a person and ...

Spark Change with Electrical Safety Awareness Month
A Spotlight on Safety: National Electrical Safety Month Every year as we transition through the seasons, we ...

Understanding the Four Types of Arc Flash
Understanding Arc Flash Arc flash incidents are among the most hazardous risks faced by personnel working ...

Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers
Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Label Printer
Unlocking Safety and Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Label Printer In the ...

Tip From Fipps: Safety Training is a Plan, Not an Event
Safety is an essential aspect of any workplace. To ensure the well-being of employees and comply with ...

Meeting Industry Standards: Arc Flash Label Printing Requirements
A routine maintenance task is in progress, and as the technician attempts to tighten a loose connection on a ...

Halt Arc Flash Incidents - Improve Communication Using a Label Printer
Arc flashes are a dangerous electrical phenomenon that can occur in intense voltage areas and are more common ...

Top 10: OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...

Mental Health is Worker Health: 6 Tips to Prevent Employee Burnout
88% of workers experience some burnout, with 60% reporting high levels of burnout* One-fifth will miss six or ...

Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...

Crucial Steps to Reduce Lockout Tagout Violations
Though simple and effective, lockout/tagout is a frequently violated workplace safety standard. Safety ...

Workplace Communication to Protect Young Workers
OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, ...

Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...

Beware of Introducing New Hazards
Risk assessments need to be thorough and regular for all changes in the workplace, even when those changes ...

OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...

OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...

Safety Campaigns Heat up for Summer
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in high ...

Facility Safety and Compliance: Utilizing the Right Pipe Markers
Imagine walking through a large facility filled with pipes running in every direction. These pipes carry ...

Ways to Save Money in Maintenance
Numerous and continuous problems can occur when facilities postpone or fail to plan maintenance. It will cost ...

A Forgotten History: 5 Little-Known Facts about Women in the Workforce
Duralabel offers up five little-known facts about women and occupational safety throughout history in ...

OSHA 1910 145 Warning Signs and Tags
No matter the industry, hazards are rampant in workplaces throughout the United States. Manufacturing ...

Planned Maintenance
Planned maintenance is a proactive approach to maintenance in which maintenance work is scheduled to take ...

OSHA Sound Levels
What is noise? Is all noise bad? Where does noise come from? Vibrations detected by the human ear are called ...

Arc Flash in Mining
Very little can happen in mining without electricity. From drilling equipment and powered shovels to fixed ...

Optimizing Fault Tree Analysis with Industrial Label Printers
In this day and age, businesses the world over are placing a premium on dependability. With so many ...

NFPA 70E Arc Flash with OSHA Signs
What is NFPA 70E? NFPA 70E, or the NFPA's Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, outlines specific ...

IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Programs)
An injury and illness prevention program (IIPP), has been established to help employers identify and fix ...

Fire Signs
The most important signs are those indicating the means of escape, usually consisting of Fire Exit signs ...

Available Fault Current
The National Electric Code, or NEC, requires that equipment be marked with the available fault current, and ...

NEMA Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is an industry association for two types of ...

NFPA 704 vs HazCom 2012
A variety of labeling standards and classification systems are available for managing chemical safety. This ...

Cables Markers Tags
You may be wondering which type of labels you should use for identifying cables and wires. First you need to ...

BS 1710 British Standard Pipe Marking
British Standard 1710 (BS 1710) provides a robust framework that fulfills the pipe marking requirements set ...

Printing Electrical Safety Signs with a Thermal Transfer Printer
Electrical safety is a major problem in modern workplaces. Each year, OSHA produces a list of their ten most ...

A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...

OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...

Inventory Management for Manufacturing 4.0
Industrial professionals need inventory management solutions that can handle the chaos of yesterday and the ...

Survivor's Guide to Confined Spaces Safety
Working in confined spaces presents unique challenges and hazards that require specialized knowledge and ...

SCCR - Short Circuit Current Rating
NEC 409/UL 508A NEC defines the Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) as: "The prospective symmetrical fault ...

Wire Color Coding
There are many wire identification standards, and many of them rely on color codes. Not all electrical wiring ...

Reducing Arc Blast with Effective Short Circuit Analysis
Understanding Arc Blast: What is a Short Circuit? A short circuit is the flow of current through an ...

What Is An Arc Flash?
An arc flash is an explosive burst of heat and light, caused by a sudden, uncontrolled electrical arc (or ...

Electrical Panel Compliance with Floor Marking
Electrical panels are an integral part of large and small facilities throughout the United States. The panels ...

4 Electrical Hazards of the Power Industry: OSHA Signs for Safety
OSHA Signs to Increase Safety in the Electric Power Industry In the high-risk environment of the electric ...

LNG Demand Calls for Effective Safety Solutions
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The Survivor's Guide to Arc Flash Safety
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