OSHA Voluntary Protection Program

A new web site discusses the various aspects of labeling for those who are applying for or participating in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

Labeling is an important component of VPP. Labels and signs are the most common method of communicating safety related information at the point of need. This not only includes warning signs and labels, but also labels that identify locations and equipment; labels that provide operating or maintenance instructions; and labels that identify processes, pipe and tank contents, and the direction of flow.

For example, it is important that emergency response personnel be able to quickly know the contents of pipes, tanks and storage contains, and the hazard they represent. It's also important to know the direction f flow through pipes and tubing, so that the appropriate valve (downstream) can be quickly identified and closed. In general, you should be able to stand at any location in your facility and be able to identify--based on labels and signs--the contents of every pipe, tank and container you can see.

Brady Labeling Supplies Sale Grows!

While some Brady supplies have sold out, Graphic Products has continued to add Brady labeling supplies to their huge industrial labeling supplies sale. Finding industrial labeling supplies at a reduced price never happens, but now you can purchase new labeling supplies from manufacturers such as Brady, Kroy, K-Sun and Brother at up to 50% off the manufacturer's price.

This month new supplies for labelers such as the Brady GlobalMark, Brady HandiMark, Brady TLS2200 and Brady ID Pro Plus have been added. All sale items are offered on a first come-first served basis. While new inventory for sale items is coming in, there is no guarantee that any specific item will not sell out.

A complete list of all labeling supplies that are on sale is available online: industrial labeling supplies sale.

NFPA 70E Labeling Web Site

A new web site, covering the labeling standards given in NFPA 70E has just come online. It is located at: http://www.labelprinters.org/.

This web site provides basic information about NFPA 70E, as well as information about arc flash labels and supplies. It includes what looks like may become an excellent blog covering NFPA 70E and arc flash. The blog references recently published articles about NFPA 70E related topics.