By Chris Gordon, an OHSC-compliance consultant, with resource information from www.creativesafetysupply.com.
Majority of the population are called the “visual type” of people. This means that a lot of people tend to depend largely on, focus and get easily interested and attracted through different forms and kinds of visual stimuli.
This is the main reason why in certain work sites or places, you see a lot of visual cues and reading materials that serve the important reasons of reminding, alerting and warning employees and other guests. These visual cues are more effective than verbal reminders and warnings.
Important Considerations When Getting And Applying Safety Labels In Different Work Sites
Safety labels are staples in different warehouses, manufacturing, production and chemical plants and oil rigs. This is because there are numerous and various kinds of hazards and dangers present in such work places and as such, it is important that the necessary clear visual cues and labels are placed and are visible in and around these areas.
Majority of the population are called the “visual type” of people. This means that a lot of people tend to depend largely on, focus and get easily interested and attracted through different forms and kinds of visual stimuli.
This is the main reason why in certain work sites or places, you see a lot of visual cues and reading materials that serve the important reasons of reminding, alerting and warning employees and other guests. These visual cues are more effective than verbal reminders and warnings.
Important Considerations When Getting And Applying Safety Labels In Different Work Sites
Safety labels are staples in different warehouses, manufacturing, production and chemical plants and oil rigs. This is because there are numerous and various kinds of hazards and dangers present in such work places and as such, it is important that the necessary clear visual cues and labels are placed and are visible in and around these areas.
If it is your first time to buy and place safety labels in your work areas, you need to remember that the certain color of a label conveys a particular message or warning. Below is a simple guide to help you in correctly choosing which colors of safety labels to get and where place them in your work site:
Red or red and white. Labels that come in or have these colors predominantly are usually used for labeling certain types of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire hoses and axes. Red and red and white also convey the message “STOP” so that people will not proceed to an area that is considered a dangerous or hazardous zone.
Black and white. These two colors pertain to off-limits storage areas or pallet drop zones.
Red or red and white. Labels that come in or have these colors predominantly are usually used for labeling certain types of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire hoses and axes. Red and red and white also convey the message “STOP” so that people will not proceed to an area that is considered a dangerous or hazardous zone.
Black and white. These two colors pertain to off-limits storage areas or pallet drop zones.
Yellow. This color is used to indicate safe walking areas. Yellow-colored labels are frequently used and seen on aisles and other walkways in construction areas or work headquarters. Caution or beware labels also usually come in this color.White and green. Labels that come in this color combination are used to pinpoint the location of first aid kits, medical equipment and safety basins. They are also used to indicate the areas where these medical and cleaning essentials are stored.
Blue, pink and other glow-in-the-dark neon colors. These colors are usually used to designate areas where radiation is present.
There are other colors and color combinations that other important safety labels can come in. These labels are placed in workplaces to convey different important messages or reminders as well.
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