Engineering projects can include various types of hazards and potential health and safety risks, so it is important that labels and stickers are used appropriately.
Here are just four ways you should use security stickers.
1) Use safety stickers on electrical installations
It is important to use electrical warning stickers on any electrical installations, such as switch panels and fuse boxes, to ensure workers are warned of potential hazards.
Things like switch panels and fuse boxes should never be opened by anyone other than an authorized electrical engineer, so the stickers you place on these items need to state this clearly and also include information such as the voltage of the installation and which parts of the equipment are terrified.
By clearly labeling potentially dangerous equipment, you can ensure that no unauthorized person comes into contact with hazards and provide qualified electrical engineers with important information to keep them safe.
Do not underestimate the importance of using safety stickers in electrical installations. For example, if the equipment is connected to a power source but the voltage is not indicated on the safety sticker or the wrong voltage is indicated, this could result in a dangerous fire.
2) Use Arc Flash labeling
It's not just electrical installations that require safety stickers.
According to guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association, workplaces must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to ensure that workers are not exposed to arc flashes or other electrical hazards.
Clear labels are required for any electrical equipment that may need examination, adjustment or maintenance when energized.
It is worth mentioning that the labeling of the electric arc is the responsibility of the employer and not the manufacturer or installer of the equipment. And employees are responsible for complying with employer-provided safety procedures.
Arc flash labeling must be used on items such as switchboards, distribution boards, industrial control panels, transformers, and motor control centers.
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3) Use safety suit stickers
Engineering projects always involve workers wearing some type of protective equipment, from hard hats to fireproof gloves.
Therefore, it is important that safety stickers are used in appropriate locations to inform workers, and anyone else on site, that protective clothing must be worn.
For example, you could use stickers to inform workers that safety glasses should be worn when using specific machines.
4) Use safety stickers to identify any potential hazards
Potential dangers are not limited to engineering projects themselves. It is equally important that appropriate labeling is used in locations where there is a potential risk to health and safety.
For example, you should clearly label items that are hot to the touch and can cause serious burns.
This doesn't just mean that you need to include stickers with clear information about hot machines. This also means labeling items like kettles in kitchen areas.
Getting custom stickers
Fortunately, it's quick and easy to print custom safety stickers for all your engineering project needs.
Just use an online site like StickerYou. You can choose from a wide variety of labels and stickers, including permanent stickers, matte stickers, waterproof stickers, vinyl stickers, clear stickers, and custom holographic stickers.
Simply choose the type of stickers you want, customize them to your specific needs, and then choose the size and quantity you need.
