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Maintaining safe medical facilities starts with effective hazard communication (HazCom). The Globally ...

OSHA Signs Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
Navigating the occupational safety and health environment can feel like wading through a minefield. When ...

How-To: Floor Marking Cleaning and Prep Instructions
In this video, we'll walk you through the steps of prepping and cleaning your floor for DuraLabel PathFinder ...
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
What Are Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)? Think of yourself as a lab rat. Chemicals synthesized in a ...

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

How-To: Cleaning DuraLabel Toro Max
We're diving into the world of mobile, efficient and hassle-free label printing with your new Toro Max ...

What is Hazcom?
What is HazCom? "HazCom" is short for "Hazard Communication," which works to keep people safe by providing ...

HazCom Basics: Chemical Labeling 101
In the regulatory-driven healthcare environment, proper chemical labeling is required to ensure safety and ...

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

What is GHS?
GHS, or the Globally Harmonized System, is a set of standards created by the U.N. and adopted by a number of ...

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 ...

Yes! We Printed Your Favorite Holiday Song.
Watch as the DuraLabel Toro Max brings the holiday spirit to life! In this festive video, the Toro Max ...

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

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 ...

OSHA/ANSI Safety Sign Standards
What You'll Learn In This Video: Discover the pivotal role of DuraLabel in innovating workplace safety with ...

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

Navigating GHS Labeling: How GHS Label Printers Simplify Compliance
In today's industrial landscape, workplace safety and chemical hazard communication are paramount. The ...

Floor Signs
When employers imagine floor marking, most think of aisle markers, pathway designations, and hazard stripes. ...

The GHS Framework: Labeling & Compliance
Every two years, the UN publishes a new revision of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), a standardized ...

Wayfinding Best Practice Guide
Enhance safety, efficiency, and organization in your facility with the Wayfinding Best Practice Guide. This ...

Ammonia Accidents Threaten Worker Safety, Business Operations
Year after year, anhydrous ammonia accidents kill workers and cause severe financial penalties to businesses. ...

Wayfinding and Floor Marking
When you have a complicated, busy or dangerous area to navigate, how do you find the most efficient route to ...

3 Ways to Reinforce Training and Improve Safety
Training employees isn't a one and done type event. Training should be continuous as job tasks and hazards ...

What is Floor Marking?
Visual safety communication takes many forms in the workplace. Beyond just signs and labels, floor marking is ...

How To Install Floor Marking Tape
If there is old or unwanted floor marking tape or painted lines that need removing-use a flat-edged paint ...

Parts of an SDS
Under the international standard called the Globally Harmonized System, or GHS, details about a chemical or ...

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

Understanding OSHA's 1910 120 (HAZWOPER) Requirements
OSHA is not involved in regulating hazardous waste. However, they are concerned about the safety of workers ...

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 ...

Reflective Floor Tape: Illuminating Safety
There are a lot of different hazards in the modern workplace. Between moving parts, vehicle traffic, ledges, ...

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

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

5 Ways to Avert Common Bio Waste Violations
There are clear guidelines that health care and lab workers must follow when handling biohazardous waste. ...

Virtual Reality Aids in Slip, Trip, Fall Prevention
To train employees to be aware of hazards and workplace surroundings, companies are using virtual reality as ...

Popcorn Lung Spreads to Workers in Different Industry: Coffee Roasters
In 2000, workers at a Midwest popcorn processing plant began showing symptoms of bronchiolitis obliterans, a ...

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

Breaking Language Barriers: How OSHA Standards Promote Safer Workplaces
From workplaces and public spaces to transportation hubs and construction sites, the presence of clear and ...

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 ...

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. ...

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

How to Choose the Right Floor Marking Tape
Floor marking tape is designed to inform workers when they are approaching a safety hazard. OSHA requires ...

How Premium Vinyl Labels Help Facilities Boost Safety and Compliance
As businesses across the country continue to focus on workplace safety and regulatory compliance, a ...

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

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

Prevent a Nightmare: Haunted Houses on Safety Street
Guests of a haunted house don't typically expect to be completely safe, but safety is a concern for the ...

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 ...

Barcode Color Chart
This quick reference chart is an essential resource for achieving optimal print contrast signals (PCS) for ...

Create GHS Labels with DuraSuite
Create Globally Harmonized System labels easily with DuraSuite Labeling Software's GHS Module. Start by ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

5 Easy Ways to Strengthen Bloodborne and Airborne Safety Management
Workplace exposure control plans are encompassing much more than in the past. How are workplaces mitigating ...

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

ANSI/ASME Pipe Marking Color Code
Do you know the contents of this pipe? Or that one? Having facility pipes clearly marked with compliant ...

How-To: Fire Exit Floor Marking Tape Application
In this video, we'll walk you through the steps of using DuraLabel PathFinder Floor Marking tape to enhance ...

Is That Fall Protection Plan Secure?
Adequate fall protection isn't just about having a plan and telling workers to follow it. It's about ensuring ...

Women in the Safety Industry
Breaking Barriers: Women Shatter Stereotypes in Health and Safety The lack of gender diversity is an issue ...

Create HCS HazCom 2012 Compliant Labels with DuraSuite
Start by opening DuraSuite Software. Click the Globally Harmonized System icon, and then click HCS / HazCom ...

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

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

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 ...

Simple Tips for Workplace Chemical Safety
New chemicals are created every day for a variety of applications in industry. Working with chemicals and ...

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

What Is the Continuous Improvement Model?
What is Continuous Improvement? Continuous improvement is a philosophy of looking to improve products and ...

How-To: Loading DuraLabel Toro Max
We're diving into the world of mobile, efficient and hassle-free label printing with your new Toro Max ...

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

Create Ammonia Pipe Marking Labels with DuraSuite
Proper ammonia pipe marking is a critical factor in facility safety and efficiency. Pipes containing ammonia ...

Pharmaceutical Facility Safety Labeling Quick Start Guide
Enhance safety across your pharmaceutical facility with the Facility Safety Communication Quick Start Guide, ...

How-To: Full PathFinder Floor Marking Tape Walkthrough
Welcome to our comprehensive walkthrough on DuraLabel PathFinder Floor Marking Tape! In this video, we'll ...

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 ...

Understanding the ASME A13.1 Standard for Enhanced Pipe Labeling
Pipe marking quickly communicates essential information to everyone in a facility, improving overall ...

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

Visual Aids Bolster Bollard Post Safety
Whether used as a means to direct traffic, deter vehicle intrusions, and to protect people and structures, ...

Floor Marking Color Chart
This full-color reference chart is an essential tool for optimizing safety and efficiency in your facility. ...

Reinforce Safety in Cleanrooms with Floor Tape and More
The typical construction costs for building an ISO 8 to ISO 7 cleanroom can range from $250 to $1,500 per ...

Floor Marking Quick Start Guide
This guide provides the foundational steps to begin implementing effective floor marking in your facility. ...

Crane Operator Qualification Rule
OSHA and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators have yet to find a resolution on ...

Medical Pipe Marking Reference Chart
This guide is designed to help you easily understand which label colors and sizes to use, where to place ...

Ensuring Lab Safety with Proper Labeling
A Comprehensive Guide for Pharmaceutical Companies In the realm of pharmaceutical research and development, ...

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

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

HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure
Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...

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 ...

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 ...

2024 Holiday Promotional Video
This holiday season, save up to $1,000 on DuraLabel Max printers. A solution for all your industrial labeling ...

DOT Labels
49 CFR 172.400 specifies that Department of Transportation (DOT) Labels must be used for hazardous materials ...

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

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

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

Top 10 Uses for DuraLabel Industrial Label Printers
Workplace safety is more important than ever before. With federal rules and regulations in place and always ...

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

3 Smart Ways to Improve Kanban
Sometimes, it's not smooth sailing after a company goes lean. Kanban is a workflow management method to ...

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 ...

Bedside Manner Starts on the Walls: Hospital Wayfinding
Great patient care starts with clear visual communication, and hospital wayfinding methods have been proven ...

Kaizen: Continuous Improvement Ideas for Healthcare
Healthcare reform has placed pressure on hospitals to streamline their practices in the face of shrinking ...

Floor Marking Best Practice Guide
Create safer, more efficient pathways in your facility with this best practice guide. By implementing proper ...

Special Precautions for Fire Evacuations in Historic Buildings
The Portland Alder Hotel fire in January 2017 displaced almost 100 residents of the historic building. The ...

Safety that Sticks: Using Pipe Labels for Every Size and Type of Pipe
Proper use of pipe labels in industrial settings is essential for safety, compliance, and operational ...

DuraLabel's Holiday Promotion! Scary Good Deals 🎃
This holiday season, save up to $1,000 on DuraLabel Max printers. A solution for all your industrial labeling ...

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

Shipping Hazardous Materials Best Practice Guide
Free Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials Download Now What does the DOT require for safe transportation of ...

Hazardous Waste Symbols
Symbols and pictograms are the fastest, most efficient and reliable way to communicate warnings. People ...

Understanding the SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Chemical safety can be a massive puzzle, with a variety of interconnected elements: inventory lists, storage ...

Create Pipe Marking Labels with DuraSuite
Pipe markers communicate pipe contents and direction of flow using colors and text to represent different ...

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

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 ...

Worker Injuries Have Long-Lasting Effects
When a worker is injured on the job, the effects go beyond a simple report. Incidents can make tremendous ...

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 ...

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 Announces Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
OSHA pushed through updated standards for walking-working surfaces in late 2016. A walking-working surface is ...

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

Kaizen & PDCA Best Practice Guide
This guide offers actionable strategies for implementing Kaizen and the PDCA cycle in your facility. Learn ...

Respiratory Health Toolkit
OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the Hospital Respiratory ...

OSHA Hazard Communication and HazCom 2012
There've been a lot of questions surrounding OSHA's Hazard Communication, or HazCom 2012 guidelines- let's ...

Permissible Exposure Limit
The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) establishes the upper limit for employee exposure to chemicals or ...

June 2016 GHS Timetable
With its publication in the Federal Register on March 26, 2012, OSHA's rewritten Hazard Communication ...

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

What is HAZOP? HAZOP Analysis and Industrial Label Printer Insights
Workplace safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Many recommendations exist on how to go ...

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

How Warning Labels Help Manage Biohazardous Waste
There are an estimated 16 billion injections administered globally each year, and not all of the used ...

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 ...

Top 10 Serious and Willful OSHA Violations
While data is still preliminary, OSHA's Top Ten Citation List for 2015 reveals trends in serious and willful ...

Tips for Choosing the Optimal Floor Marking Tape
Industrial floor marking tape is an investment in safety that needs to last to achieve maximum effect. To ...

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 ...

A Quick Guide to Floor Marking Products
In today's industrial workforce, workers must know how to navigate through many obstacles often including ...

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. ...

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

Lean Healthcare: Focusing on Quality and Safety
Lean Healthcare Quality and Safety Healthcare professionals have a long history of caring for their patients ...

Industrial Safety Solutions
What is Industrial Safety? It's no secret that American workers face danger every day after clocking in. ...

DuraLabel Toro Max Feature
Discover the power and versatility of the Toro Max Industrial Printer. Designed for industrial environments, ...

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

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 ...

5S System Best Practice Guide
This free 28-page guide is a must-have resource for anyone looking to improve workplace efficiency through ...

5S in Medical Facilities for Improved Safety
A Guide to 5S in Medical Facilities for Visual Communication Creating a robust visual communication system is ...

Hazard Pictograms
What are Hazard Pictograms? Hazard pictograms are graphic symbols used on GHS labels to communicate ...

GHS Label Information
Appendix C to the 2012 (OSHA 1910.1200) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) specifies the mandatory ...

Improper Hazardous Material Shipping is Costly
Every year, there are a list of companies that fail to properly ship hazardous material. Lapses in safety ...

Efficient Use of Barcoding Labels for Smarter Facility Management
With today’s technological advancements, much of the work force is searching for ways to become more ...

Identify and Remove Those Slip and Trip Hazards for a Safe February
February marks a good time to shore up slip, trip, and fall hazards that are particularly acute when it's ...