Thursday, October 25, 2007

Portable label printing made easier

Often when you want to print labels in the field, you have to settle for a portable or hand held label printer than can only do 2". With the product below, the SafetyPro battery pack, you can use your desktop label printer as a portable label printer. The battery pack works with the SafetyPro and the DuraLabel.

The basic idea is that you would use your laptop, your label printer and this battery pack to print on site where your project is. It is a great concept that lets you use the label printer you are already used to as a portable label printer:

http://www.industrialsafetysolution.com/info.php?subject=articles/portable_label_printer.php

If you don't already have a label printer, you can get one on their site:

http://www.industrialsafetysolution.com

Monday, October 22, 2007

Are there alternatives to Brady or DuraLabel?

I've seen far too many people paying far too much for facility safety. Having purchasing power should not exclude companies from getting the best price. Safety labeling can be particularly expensive, especially when you're working with Brady labeling machines or DuraLabel 4 TTP printers. Supplies for the DuraLabel or Brady brand printers can be cost prohibitive for all but the largest companies.

Luckily there is an alternative to Brady and DuraLabel. The following site has supplies that work in DuraLabel printers perfectly, and provide the exact same quality and durability for far less:

http://www.workplacesafetyid.com/labeling_printer.html

This printer and supply line are a great alternative to overpriced Brady and DuraLabel brands.

OSHA compliant labeling in your facility

Is labeling really necessary? If you want to comply with OSHA directives which call for clear hazard communication, then yes. OSHA 1910 gives information on how to properly identify a variety of safety hazards. The following two links can provide further insights into this OSHA code:

http://www.oshalabel.com/osha_1910-144_labeling.html
http://www.oshalabel.com/osha_1910-1200_labeling.html

Of course, safety label printing is not the only thing that you need for plant or facility safety. OSHA compliance is a complex task. A complete hazard communication program will help you make sure you are keeping your employees properly informed, creating a safe working environment.