Oil & Gas

Hazard Communication Solutions for a Safer Workplace

A faded label. A missing hazard symbol. An outdated SDS. These small details can trigger big problems in ...

The Importance of Labeling for Safe Compliant Electrical Installations

Electrical installations require more than just technical skill—they demand clarity, consistency, and ...

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 ...

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 Tough-Tested Process: Raising the Bar for Label Durability

At DuraLabel, we are committed to providing safety solutions that are durable, reliable, and rigorously ...

Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers 

Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...

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*

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 ...

OSHA Lockout/Tagout: A Key Electrical Safety Measure Often Overlooked

Imagine crawling into a conveyor machine to get to a crucial component. If that machine isn't turned off ...

Workplace Communication to Protect Young Workers

OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, ...

What does it take for an EPA Cleanup?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating 20 years of Superfund success. We talk with EPA ...

GHS-Compliance: Safe and Effective Storage of Hazardous Chemicals

The Importance of the GHS When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure ...

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 ...

How OSHA 1910.145 Defines Workplace Safety Signs and Tags

Every workplace has hazards, from heavy machinery and electrical risks to chemical exposure and biological ...

OSHA 1910 144 Color Identification

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

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 ...

International Fire Code: Fire Prevention and Safety Standards

The International Fire Code (IFC) provides fire prevention and safety standards for existing buildings. It ...

NFPA 704

NFPA 704 Labels NFPA 704 - Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency ...

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 ...

Choosing PPE to Protect Against Poisons in the Workplace

Poisons and hazardous chemicals are present in nearly every industry. Farmers and agricultural workers may ...

Hazard Analysis Risk Assessment

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

BS 1710 British Standard Pipe Marking

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

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) and OSHA Signs

Decoding HMIS and OSHA Signs: Creating Safety in Hazardous Environments In hazardous environments, ...

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 ASME A13.1 Standard for Enhanced Pipe Labeling

Pipe marking quickly communicates essential information to everyone in a facility, improving overall ...

Canadian TDG Labeling

The Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act requires that containers holding dangerous materials ...

A Talk with Oregon OSHA

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

HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure

Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...

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 ...

HazCom Training

OSHA's HazCom rules, sometimes called the Hazard Communication Standard or HazCom 2012, cover requirements ...

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), ...

The GHS Framework: Labeling & Compliance

Every two years, the UN publishes a new revision of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), a standardized ...

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 ...

3 Ways to Improve Ammonia Handling

In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...

LNG Demand Calls for Effective Safety Solutions

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

Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining

Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, 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. ...

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 ...

Technology Shoring Up Oil, Gas Efficiency

New technology and its data are helping offshore oil and gas take safety and efficiency to new heights. ...

Duralabel Creates Resources for Oil and Gas Industries

Create a safer work environment to reduce the likelihood of accidents on any oil and gas industry project ...

Short Term Exposure Limit

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

DOT Labels

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

UN Revises GHS to Clarify Language

A UN panel has made an update to its Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. ...

Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control

The Silver Eagle Refinery explosion released a tidal wave of broken glass. Homes were pushed off their ...

OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance

Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...

OSHA and Canada Partner for Chemical Labeling System

Canada and the United States have been working together to align their laws for classifying and labeling ...

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 ...

REACH Training

REACH is an acronym for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals. REACH is a ...

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 ...

Labeling is Crucial: Safety in Bulk Chemical Handling

Safety in handling bulk chemical unloading is a procedure that requires careful work and optimal ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NFPA 704 Hazmat Diamond

NFPA 704 is titled "Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response." NFPA 704 defines a ...

The Benefits of Pipe Marking

Pipe Marking Benefits Industrial pipe marking is an economical solution to any facility's complex pipe ...

Pipe Marking Basics: OSHA and ANSI/ASME Labeling Standards

Pipes can put people and facilities in danger if no one knows what's flowing through them. Pipe labels help ...

What is HazCom? Your Guide to Chemical Labeling, GHS, & OSHA Standards

Improve Safety Inside and Around Storage Tanks

The demand for large industrial storage tanks is increasing. Workplaces can step up safety by improving ...

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 ...

Canada Aligns to GHS

OSHA announced a continued partnership with Health Canada to align U.S. and Canadian regulatory approaches 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 ...

BS5609 Compliance and GHS

BS5609 is the British Standard for pressure-sensitive adhesive labels used for marine applications. Also ...

Avert Chemical Safety Program Failures

Facilities that handle chemicals need to be aware of the potential hazards of each chemical. Part of ...

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 ...

7 Important Ways to Flush Out Chemical Safety Problems

Do all your workers understand the hazards of chemicals in your workplace? They should. That way they know ...

Tips for Better Chemical Safety Management

Workplace chemical safety is all about understanding the risks and following proper protocol. Train and ...

Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist: Floor Marking

When organizing and cleaning up work spaces this spring, consider changing up floor marking for safety, ...

Oil Rig Manager Talks Mastering Safety Challenges

It's a safety manager's job to help keep workers informed and well trained. Anyone who works on an oil rig, ...

The Dangers of Abandoned Pipes

Whether a pipe contains chemicals, water, or nothing, it's important to know if it's hazardous. ANSI/ASME ...

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 ...

Improve Quality Management for Global Demands

Technology is assisting in reporting more detailed data than ever before. Businesses can utilize this data to ...

Updates to OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule

OSHA requires record keeping of severe injuries. This help employers recognize workplace hazards and correct ...