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

Water & Wastewater Treatment Pipe Marking Chart
This reference chart is designed specifically for water and wastewater treatment plants, providing the ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pipe Marking Wall Chart
This full-color wall chart provides a quick reference for all your pipe labeling needs. Designed as a great ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

Technology Shoring Up Oil, Gas Efficiency
New technology and its data are helping offshore oil and gas take safety and efficiency to new heights. ...

Tips for Better Chemical Safety Management
Workplace chemical safety is all about understanding the risks and following proper protocol. Train and ...

Facility Pipe Marking Guide
This guide provides everything you need to easily create and improve pipe marking systems in your facility. ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) and OSHA Signs
Decoding HMIS and OSHA Signs: Creating Safety in Hazardous Environments In hazardous environments, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

IIAR Ammonia Pipe Marking Chart
This reference chart outlines essential pipe and equipment labeling requirements for ammonia refrigeration ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

3 Tips to Safely Manage Ammonia
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient ammonia systems. ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Valve Tagging Best Practice Guide
This comprehensive 12-page guide is the go-to resource for creating compliant valve tags in any facility. ...

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

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, ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Avert Chemical Safety Program Failures
Facilities that handle chemicals need to be aware of the potential hazards of each chemical. Part of ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Pipe Marking Best Practice Guide
Implementing or updating your pipe marking system is crucial for improving workplace safety and operational ...

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 ...

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Improve Safety Inside and Around Storage Tanks
The demand for large industrial storage tanks is increasing. Workplaces can step up safety by improving ...

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 ...

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 ...

Labeling is Crucial: Safety in Bulk Chemical Handling
Safety in handling bulk chemical unloading is a procedure that requires careful work and optimal ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining
Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, and ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Marine Pipe Marking Reference Chart
This helpful guide makes marine pipe marking easier by showing which label colors and sizes to use, where to ...

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

Oil & Gas Industry Signage Requirements Guide
This guide explains essential safety labeling and signage requirements for the oil and gas industry. It ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pipe Marking Quick Start Guide
Pipes can carry a variety of substances, from hazardous chemicals to water or steam. Without proper labeling, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

5S Floor Marking: Safety & Organization Fundamentals for Your Facility
At its most fundamental level, 5S is about eliminating waste and getting a facility cleaned up and organized. ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Pipe Marking Quick Start Guide
Pipes can carry a variety of substances, from hazardous chemicals to water or steam. Without proper labeling, ...

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 ...

Pipe Marking Wall Chart
This full-color wall chart provides a quick reference for all your pipe labeling needs. Designed as a great ...

Pipe Marking Best Practice Guide
Implementing or updating your pipe marking system is crucial for improving workplace safety and operational ...

Marine Pipe Marking Reference Chart
This helpful guide makes marine pipe marking easier by showing which label colors and sizes to use, where to ...

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

Valve Tagging Best Practice Guide
This comprehensive 12-page guide is the go-to resource for creating compliant valve tags in any facility. ...

IIAR Ammonia Pipe Marking Chart
This reference chart outlines essential pipe and equipment labeling requirements for ammonia refrigeration ...

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

Water & Wastewater Treatment Pipe Marking Chart
This reference chart is designed specifically for water and wastewater treatment plants, providing the ...

Facility Pipe Marking Guide
This guide provides everything you need to easily create and improve pipe marking systems in your facility. ...

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 ...

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

Oil & Gas Industry Signage Requirements Guide
This guide explains essential safety labeling and signage requirements for the oil and gas industry. It ...

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 ...

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 ...

3 Tips to Safely Manage Ammonia
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient ammonia systems. ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 - ...

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 ...

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

5S Floor Marking: Safety & Organization Fundamentals for Your Facility
At its most fundamental level, 5S is about eliminating waste and getting a facility cleaned up and organized. ...

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
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Do Not Miss a Step in Ladder Safety Training
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How to Be a Safety Leader Amid Disruption
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Technology Shoring Up Oil, Gas Efficiency
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Duralabel Creates Resources for Oil and Gas Industries
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Short Term Exposure Limit
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DOT Labels
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UN Revises GHS to Clarify Language
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Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control
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OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
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OSHA and Canada Partner for Chemical Labeling System
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NYC Plans to Remove Old, Misleading Fallout Shelter Signs
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REACH Training
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Arc Flash Boundary
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2 Essential Lean Tools for Establishing New Facilities
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Modern HVAC Safety and Efficiency Essentials
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Labeling is Crucial: Safety in Bulk Chemical Handling
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All EHS Managers Want for Christmas is ...
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Electrical Safety Gap Analysis: OSHA and NFPA 70E Safety Standards
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PPE Won't Work At All If It's Conditioned to Fail
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The Benefits of Pipe Marking
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Improve Safety Inside and Around Storage Tanks
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OSHA Expedites Occupational Safety Cases and Protects Whistleblowers
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Work Begins When the Lights Go Out
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Canada Aligns to GHS
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Avert Chemical Safety Program Failures
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New Rule on Public Disclosure of Work Injury Data
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Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist: Floor Marking
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Oil Rig Manager Talks Mastering Safety Challenges
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The Dangers of Abandoned Pipes
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Improve Quality Management for Global Demands
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Updates to OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule
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NIOSH Digs Into Electrical Safety in Mining
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LabelForge PRO: The Easy-to-Use Software for Anyone, Anywhere
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How to Apply a Label
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How to Make an Ammonia Pipe Marker
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Pipe Marking Made Easy
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Pipe Marking Sizing Guide
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Kodiak Max Industrial Sign and Label Print System
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What is GHS?
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Lockout Tagout Procedure
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ANSI/ASME Pipe Marking Color Code
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What is Lockout Tagout
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Arc Flash Safety Boundaries
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IIAR Pipe Marking Labels
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What is Pipe Marking
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Floor Marking Maintenance Durability Test
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OSHA Hazard Communication and HazCom 2012
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