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Analyzing the 10 Deadliest Mining Hazards
Mining has provided American workers with essential jobs for more than a century. Those jobs have long come ...

Signs That Stick: The Importance of Industrial Grade Label Adhesives
Considering the Chemistry of Surface Adhesion The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), ...

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

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

WARNING: Stay Out of The Hospital, Wear Your PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) related violations accounted for three of the top 10 most frequent OSHA ...

Pipe Marking Made Easy
Makeshift pipe marking is risky and only a short-term solution. At DuraLabel, we understand that compliant ...

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 ...

Personal Protective Equipment
What is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal protective wear, known in the United States as Personal ...

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 ...

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

What If Your Signs Aren't Working?
How do you know if your safety signs are getting ignored? Conduct a self-audit to see where you can ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Mining Tech: Innovation and a Focus on Safety Improve Industry
Mining is changing mostly because of new tech and safety improvements, which are power driving profits and ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

MSHA Increases Conveyor Safety Awareness
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is focusing on conveyor safety after a string of injuries and ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Using a Label Printer for Safety Hazard Signs & Workplace Safety Signs
Safety labels and signs are an essential part of any workplace safety program, and utilizing a high-quality ...

What is OSHA Compliance?
Dangerous working conditions nationwide sparked the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH ...

Staying Safe During Winter Work: Towers and Turbines
Winter weather brings unique challenges for professionals working in extreme conditions. Tower climbers and ...

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

Ignite Safety: Mastering OSHA Fire Prevention Compliance
In any workplace, fire safety is not just a box to tick—it is about keeping your team out of harm's way. The ...

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

PPE Won't Work At All If It's Conditioned to Fail
Personal protective equipment is the last line of defense, but it's also only as effective as a workplace's ...

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

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 ...

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

Protect Your Ears: Strategies to Prevent Work-Related Hearing Loss
It is no secret that noise plays a factor in day-to-day industrial manufacturing. Unfortunately, it is also ...

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

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

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

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

1910 133 Eye And Face Protection
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each day 2,000 workers have a work-related eye ...

Hazard Analysis Risk Assessment
What is a Hazard Analysis? A hazard analysis is a systematic approach to identifying and assessing hazards in ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

OSHA 1910 144 Color Identification
Standard Number: 1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards. 1910.144(a) Color identification - ...

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 Risk Management
In our experience, those companies who place major significance on risk management are the most successful in ...

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 ...

MSHA Adding More to "Rules to Live By"
MSHA recently announced it will be enhancing how it enforces its "Rules to Live By" initiative, as well as ...

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

Study: Training Lacks for Immigrant Workers
A recent study shows that immigrant workers at smaller construction firms are less likely to have safety ...

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

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

Short Term Exposure Limit
People have long recognized that no substance is absolutely safe. The Swiss physician Paracelsus, who lived ...

Understanding the Difference: Safety Inspections vs Safety Audits
Safety Inspection vs Safety Audit There's no one "right" way to assess the effectiveness of workplace safety ...

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

Signs Your Excavation Site Needs Shoring Up
Excavations of all types require a variety of tools and techniques for safety and efficiency. A few things ...

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

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

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 ...

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

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Hearing loss happens slowly through years of exposure to loud noises. Here are some ways to help prevent ...

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

UK Pipe Marking: Regulations vs. Standards
UK Pipe Marking When it comes to pipe marking in the United Kingdom (UK), there are two commonly cited ...

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

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 ...

MSHA and Others Paving New Paths for Safety
With a rampant rise in injuries from mining haulage equipment, MSHA and others are stepping up education, ...

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

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

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

MSHA Coming to Collect on Scofflaw Program
Mining companies cited years ago have not been paying their fines, and the Mine Safety and Health ...

Wire and Cable Marking Best Practice Guide
This full-color, 9-page guide serves as a vital resource for meeting wire and cable marking standards in your ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Cutting Corners on Machine Safety a Common Problem
Machine guarding violations are consistently among the OSHA top 10 violations. There are several common ...

Are Your Safety Signs Seen by Everybody?
Our society has become inundated with images of safety signs-on public transportation, in the workplace, in ...

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. ...

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

Continuous Improvement in Mining Best Practice Guide
This essential guide provides a comprehensive look at applying continuous improvement (CI) strategies to ...

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

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

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

NIOSH Digs Into Electrical Safety in Mining
To help solve mining work safety and health challenges, NIOSH continually researches best practices through ...

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

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

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 ...

Space, The Next Mining Frontier
Mining industry leaders say they attribute recent improvements in safety goals to technology, a united ...

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

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

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 ...

Confined Spaces: How to Satisfy OSHA Compliance
While many may think of any small area as a confined space, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Industrial Safety Labels | Label Signage | Sign Label
The accurate interpretation of safety signs is crucial to prevent injuries and save lives. OSHA has set ...

Four Types of Wayfinding Signs
Think about the last time you passed through an airport, navigated a highway interchange, or went shopping at ...

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

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 ...

Pipe Marking Sizing Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by the maze of pipes in your facility? You’re not alone! Pipe marking is crucial for ...

Continuous Improvement Ideas for the Workplace
Success in today's competitive market requires constant innovation and a vision focused on continuous ...

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 Importance of Chemical Risk Assessments
Chemicals are in use in workplaces every day. It is important to follow and maintain chemical safety for ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choosing PPE to Protect Against Poisons in the Workplace
Poisons and hazardous chemicals are present in nearly every industry. Farmers and agricultural workers may ...

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

MSHA Encourages Miners to "Stop and Take a Breath"
MSHA announces "Stop and Take a Breath" campaign, for September 2016 to encourage mining safety. As part of ...

Tips to Make Air Compression Safety a Breeze
Workplace injury incidents involving compressed air are still problematic. Employers can help ensure the safe ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Improving Safety Programs | Why the Fuss?
Safety isn't the workplace enemy. There are many benefits that come from amplifying safety, and there are ...

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

Crane Safety & Labeling Guide
Cranes are vital to many industries, but they come with significant safety challenges. This guide delves into ...

OSHA Confined Space
OSHA Confined Space Safety OSHA's regulation 29 CFR 1910.146 covers "permit-required confined spaces." This ...

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

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 ...

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

Improving Mine Rescue Response: Best Practices and Strategies
Using OSHA Signs to Improve the Mine Rescue Response Although mine rescue response gear, training, and ...

Confined Spaces Best Practice Guide
Get the confined spaces best practices guide to protect your workers from dangerous situations and ensure ...
1910 136 Foot Protection
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Wire and Cable Marking Best Practice Guide
This full-color, 9-page guide serves as a vital resource for meeting wire and cable marking standards in your ...

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. ...

Confined Spaces Best Practice Guide
Get the confined spaces best practices guide to protect your workers from dangerous situations and ensure ...

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 ...

Continuous Improvement in Mining Best Practice Guide
This essential guide provides a comprehensive look at applying continuous improvement (CI) strategies to ...

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

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 ...

Crane Safety & Labeling Guide
Cranes are vital to many industries, but they come with significant safety challenges. This guide delves into ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Protect Your Ears: Strategies to Prevent Work-Related Hearing Loss
It is no secret that noise plays a factor in day-to-day industrial manufacturing. Unfortunately, it is also ...

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 ...

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 ...

WARNING: Stay Out of The Hospital, Wear Your PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) related violations accounted for three of the top 10 most frequent OSHA ...

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 ...

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Hearing loss happens slowly through years of exposure to loud noises. Here are some ways to help prevent ...

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 ...

Tips to Make Air Compression Safety a Breeze
Workplace injury incidents involving compressed air are still problematic. Employers can help ensure the safe ...

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 ...

Improving Safety Programs | Why the Fuss?
Safety isn't the workplace enemy. There are many benefits that come from amplifying safety, and there are ...

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

OSHA 1910 144 Color Identification
Standard Number: 1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards. 1910.144(a) Color identification - ...

Continuous Improvement Ideas for the Workplace
Success in today's competitive market requires constant innovation and a vision focused on continuous ...

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 ...

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 ...

Safety Risk Management
In our experience, those companies who place major significance on risk management are the most successful in ...

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 ...

Four Types of Wayfinding Signs
Think about the last time you passed through an airport, navigated a highway interchange, or went shopping at ...

Choosing PPE to Protect Against Poisons in the Workplace
Poisons and hazardous chemicals are present in nearly every industry. Farmers and agricultural workers may ...

1910 133 Eye And Face Protection
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each day 2,000 workers have a work-related eye ...

Hazard Analysis Risk Assessment
What is a Hazard Analysis? A hazard analysis is a systematic approach to identifying and assessing hazards in ...

Are Your Safety Signs Seen by Everybody?
Our society has become inundated with images of safety signs-on public transportation, in the workplace, in ...

Understanding the Difference: Safety Inspections vs Safety Audits
Safety Inspection vs Safety Audit There's no one "right" way to assess the effectiveness of workplace safety ...

Industrial Safety Labels | Label Signage | Sign Label
The accurate interpretation of safety signs is crucial to prevent injuries and save lives. OSHA has set ...

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

Confined Spaces: How to Satisfy OSHA Compliance
While many may think of any small area as a confined space, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

MSHA Adding More to "Rules to Live By"
MSHA recently announced it will be enhancing how it enforces its "Rules to Live By" initiative, as well as ...

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

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 ...

What is OSHA Compliance?
Dangerous working conditions nationwide sparked the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH ...

Signs That Stick: The Importance of Industrial Grade Label Adhesives
Considering the Chemistry of Surface Adhesion The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), ...

Personal Protective Equipment
What is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal protective wear, known in the United States as Personal ...

Ignite Safety: Mastering OSHA Fire Prevention Compliance
In any workplace, fire safety is not just a box to tick—it is about keeping your team out of harm's way. The ...

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. ...

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 ...

MSHA and Others Paving New Paths for Safety
With a rampant rise in injuries from mining haulage equipment, MSHA and others are stepping up education, ...

Short Term Exposure Limit
People have long recognized that no substance is absolutely safe. The Swiss physician Paracelsus, who lived ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

The Importance of Chemical Risk Assessments
Chemicals are in use in workplaces every day. It is important to follow and maintain chemical safety for ...

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 ...

PPE Won't Work At All If It's Conditioned to Fail
Personal protective equipment is the last line of defense, but it's also only as effective as a workplace's ...

MSHA Encourages Miners to "Stop and Take a Breath"
MSHA announces "Stop and Take a Breath" campaign, for September 2016 to encourage mining safety. As part of ...

What If Your Signs Aren't Working?
How do you know if your safety signs are getting ignored? Conduct a self-audit to see where you can ...

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

Improving Mine Rescue Response: Best Practices and Strategies
Using OSHA Signs to Improve the Mine Rescue Response Although mine rescue response gear, training, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Space, The Next Mining Frontier
Mining industry leaders say they attribute recent improvements in safety goals to technology, a united ...

MSHA Coming to Collect on Scofflaw Program
Mining companies cited years ago have not been paying their fines, and the Mine Safety and Health ...

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

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

Cutting Corners on Machine Safety a Common Problem
Machine guarding violations are consistently among the OSHA top 10 violations. There are several common ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

NIOSH Digs Into Electrical Safety in Mining
To help solve mining work safety and health challenges, NIOSH continually researches best practices through ...

Using a Label Printer for Safety Hazard Signs & Workplace Safety Signs
Safety labels and signs are an essential part of any workplace safety program, and utilizing a high-quality ...

Signs Your Excavation Site Needs Shoring Up
Excavations of all types require a variety of tools and techniques for safety and efficiency. A few things ...

Staying Safe During Winter Work: Towers and Turbines
Winter weather brings unique challenges for professionals working in extreme conditions. Tower climbers and ...

Study: Training Lacks for Immigrant Workers
A recent study shows that immigrant workers at smaller construction firms are less likely to have safety ...

Mining Tech: Innovation and a Focus on Safety Improve Industry
Mining is changing mostly because of new tech and safety improvements, which are power driving profits and ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

MSHA Increases Conveyor Safety Awareness
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is focusing on conveyor safety after a string of injuries and ...
1910 136 Foot Protection
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact ...

Analyzing the 10 Deadliest Mining Hazards
Mining has provided American workers with essential jobs for more than a century. Those jobs have long come ...

UK Pipe Marking: Regulations vs. Standards
UK Pipe Marking When it comes to pipe marking in the United Kingdom (UK), there are two commonly cited ...

OSHA Confined Space
OSHA Confined Space Safety OSHA's regulation 29 CFR 1910.146 covers "permit-required confined spaces." This ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Pipe Marking Made Easy
Makeshift pipe marking is risky and only a short-term solution. At DuraLabel, we understand that compliant ...

Pipe Marking Sizing Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by the maze of pipes in your facility? You’re not alone! Pipe marking is crucial for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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