This series discusses the design requirements for safety labels used on machinery and other products. The principles discussed in this series apply to safety labels used on consumer, professional and industrial products. Safety labels are an important part of product safety and are part of information for use.
Machinery Safety Labels The third level of the Hierarchy of Controls is Information for Use. Safety Labels are a key part of the Information for Use provided by machine builders to users and are often the only information that many users get to see. This makes the design and placement of the safety labels critical to […]
The Importance of Best Practice Product Safety Label Standards Product safety labels serve an important role. They protect both users and manufacturers. Manufacturers are concerned with building products and protecting themselves from liability lawsuits. Users are concerned abut buying safe products. Manufacturers are also concerned with meeting the legal requirements for product labelling in the markets […]
Safety Label Messaging Basics Safety label design follows three principles: Identify the hazard Identify the likely degree of injury that could occur Instruct the reader about ways to avoid injury Designing warnings seems a simple task. However, users may not be English speaking or literate. Depending on the jurisdictions where your product will be marketed, like […]