OSHA's Serious Accident Citations In 2009

A free guide to the top ten OSHA Serious Citations in 2009 is now available. This guide presents information about the most serious violations of OSHA standards in 2009.

The guide starts by giving the top ten types of serious violations in 2009. It identifies and describes the top ten OSHA standards that were violated based on the number of violations. Then it gives a similar list based on the total dollar amount of fines proposed.

This guide also gives the top ten citations based on the total dollar value of the proposed fine. It identifies the company that was fined, the amount of the proposed fine and a description of the reasons for the proposed fines.

This guide is available free. You can ask for your copy at: OSHA Top Ten Violations In 2009.

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New Warehouse Safety Guide

DuraLabel has just released their newest safety guide, the Warehouse Safety Hazards & Solutions Guide (get your free copy).

This new safety guide discusses the most common types of accidents in warehouses (based on OSHA) and solutions to prevent those types of accidents from happening. It helps identify safety areas that you don't want to miss addressing in your warehouse.

Request your free copy of the Warehouse Safety Hazards & Solutions guide today.

Take The Safety Sign Test

Can you find the ten problems in this photograph of a safety sign?

Take the safety sign test on our web site to see how many problems you can spot. This ten question online quiz does not require a sign-up... see whether you can spot all ten problems.

This quiz is provided in conjunction with an article about safety signs in this month's issue of Facility Safety Management. Read the article to learn about the the 12 Common & Costly Compliance Mistakes related to sign making.

Arc Flash Labels

Arc flash incidents happen so infrequently that people can forget about the danger.

Arc flash incidents happen so frequently, and are so severe, that they are a serious hazard and common cause of workplace injuries.

Are these statements contradictory. Not at all. They are both true. Electrical equipment can run for years with nothing apparently wrong. Then seemingly out of nowhere an arc flash happens. That's one reason why arc flash is so dangerous. It is also a major reason why arc flash labels are so important.

Arc flash labels remind anyone who gets close that an arc flash danger exists. If you use DuraLabel SUPER-SIZED arc flash labels, people don't even need to get close to read the label and know the danger is real.

Don't think that equipment must be energized with 480v or more in order to be an arc flash danger. Arc flash labels are required on equipment operating at as low a level as 50 volts, because the potential for an arc flash exists even at that low of a voltage. That means proper procedures must be followed and the proper PPE used... and arc flash labels provide that information.

When you need arc flash labels turn to the experts, DuraLabel. The DuraLabel brand of label printers and supplies provide unsurpassed quuality, ease-of-use, and customer support -- all combined into a value packaged package. That means you also save money with DuraLabel because DuraLabel supplies cost less than supplies from other major brands. But that doesn't mean you'll be scrimping on quality. The extensive testing DuraLabel puts all their supplies through ensure you get only the best quality.

Plus, with DuraLabel you get versatility. No other supplier... I'll repeat that because it's not just marketing talk... no other printer has as many types of supplies available as do DuraLabel PRO printers. With over 41 different types of supplies you get extreme versatility with DuraLabel. You may buy yuor printer to make arc flash lbels, but you can use it for everything from shrink tube wire labels to making reflective traffic control signs.

DuraLabel gets the job done... and it gets the job done right. Call 1-888-326-9244 today.

OSHA Safety Labels In Color

When can a monochrome printer print multi-color custom labels?

When you have a DuraLabel printer and are using the DuraLabel multi-color custom label service.

What's that?

The multi-color custom label services provides color templates for your labels, custom made to your specifications. They come on a continuous roll which then runs through your DuraLabel printer where the last color is printed (usually black) to add custom information. The result is a color label, made specifically for your facility and application, with exactly the information you need on the label.

That's how to make OSHA safety labels in color, or any other color label you need.

Color makes labels more effective. They transmit information quicker. The message is more easily understood. They are more easily noticeable. And with the DuraLabel multi-color custom label service full color labels are now practical. Give us a call today at 1-800-788-5572. You'll be glad you did.

Top Ten OSHA Violations For 2008

What are the most often violated OSHA requirements?

The new guide from Graphic Products provides two lists giving the top ten OSHA requirements that were violated in 2008. The first lists the violations based on the number of violations. The second gives the top ten violations based on the total dollar value of the fines assessed.

Order your copy of this Top Ten OSHA Violations In 2008 Guide today.

In addition to listing the top ten violations, this guide references the appropriate OSHA regulations and provides a description of the safety concerns.

You can get a free copy of this guide to the Top Ten OSHA Violations In 2008. Use the above link to go to an order form. This guide is provided by the makers of DuraLabel industrial sign and label printers. DuraLabel printers and supplies are available for a wider range of applications than any other printers. With a DuraLabel printer you'll get the job done, and get it done right.

Safety Labels & Signs

Meeting OSHA requirements for safety labels and signs is important, but it misses the point. The point is SAFETY. If safety means going beyond what is required, then that is the right thing to do. Sounds expensive? Not if you make the right choices.

Let's talk about arc flash labeling. There are many suppliers offering printers and supplies for making arc flash labels. Who can you trust? Who should you buy from? What is the best value? What supplies will give you the longest lasting labels?

We've been talking about label quality and how the thickness of the vinyl impacts label life. The basic rule of thumb is that the thinner the vinyl, the longer the label life. Look at vinyl specs and you'll see that 7-year vinyl is typically 2 mil and 5-year vinyl is typically 3 mil.

There is another factor that effects vinyl life, and that is physical damage. That's why, for example, that DuraStripe Floor Marking Tapes are 30 mil and thicker. Floor marking tapes are subject to a lot of physical abuse. But arc flash labels are not in locations in which they are subject to physical abuse. That means their durability is directly related to vinyl thickness.

We use 2.0 mil vinyl for our die-cut arc flash labels. It is not practical to use a thinner vinyl, so this provides maximum durability. The thinner vinyl has a smaller edge profile. It is the height of the label edge that determines the life of the label. The thicker the edge, the easier it is for air and moisture to begin to get under the label and dry out the adhesive.

When purchasing arc flash labels, check on the thickness of the vinyl. As the first step in being sure you are getting the most durable labels possible, look for 2.0 mil die-cut vinyl labels. There are other factors the effect the quality of the label, such as the quality of the vinyl, surface finish, and the quality of the adhesive. But, if you are not getting thin vinyl to start with, you've already lost the game.

For a free guide explaining the information typically found on arc flash labels, visit our Arc Flash Information Resource web site. You can order a free copy of the label guide, and learn a lot more about arc flash hazards and labeling.

Industrial Safety Solutions

Are you looking for industrial safety solutions that will improve visual communication throughout your facility? The solution is to have an industrial quality label and sign printer.

When it comes to industrial safety having effective visual communication is key. This means having the needed information always available at the location where it is needed. The best way to accomplish this is by using safety signs and labels.

With an industrial label printer you can make the signs and labels you need, when you need them. You can create custom labels and signs that deliver the specific information you want communicated. Your signs and labels can include graphics and pictograms that accurately represent the situation in your facility. And you can make standard labels and signs as well.

The latest thermal transfer label printers, such as the DuraLabel PRO, make creating both custom and standard labels and signs quick and easy. In most cases you can start with a Microsoft Word template, make a few changes to customize it, and be printing the labels you need in just a few minutes.

Check out the latest information about the DuraLabel PRO label printers and supplies. You can also easily upgrade from printers such as the GlobalMark, Labelizer Plus, SafetyPro and other brands of printers. Call 1-800-788-5572 today for more information.