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Cutting Hazard Labels

Clarion Safety’s cutting hazard safety labels are used when your machinery contains blades, knives, fans, rotary valves, cutters, augers, saws, or rotating screw drives that people could contact. It’s important to remind machinery users that when around cutting hazards they should always follow the manufacturer’s safety protocols and instructions when operating, cleaning, or maintaining the equipment. That may include keeping all blades sharp, keeping guards in place, using lockout/tag-out procedures, and to not have any loose clothing or objects around the machine. 

The ANSI B11.0 standard, titled "Safety of Machinery - General Requirements and Risk Assessment," is a relevant standard that addresses the labeling of blade hazards on equipment. This standard provides guidelines for machinery safety, including requirements for labeling and marking of hazards, such as blades, on various types of machinery and equipment. It emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication of potential hazards to operators and users.

Under the ANSI B11.0 standard, labeling requirements encompass the use of standardized symbols, colors, and text to indicate the presence of blades and associated risks on equipment. This standard aims to enhance safety awareness and prevent accidents caused by improper interaction with machinery containing blades or other cutting hazards.

Equipment manufacturers play a crucial role in safeguarding personnel from injuries associated with cutting hazards. When OEMs manufacture machinery or components with sharp points, such as industrial presses or metalworking tools, including warnings and instructions to address sharp point hazards is essential. Similarly, equipment featuring blades, like cutting tools or woodworking machinery, requires labels indicating the presence of blades, the associated risk, and the relevant precautions needed to stay safe. Moving parts, such as gears and conveyor systems, are common in various industries; "Moving Parts Hazard" labels are indispensable in these situations. Equipment like augers, commonly used in agriculture and construction, warrants the use of specific labels to warn users about the potential dangers they pose.

Injuries stemming from equipment with cutting hazards can be severe. In 2019 alone, OSHA reported that there were over 31,000 cases of amputation injuries across various industries, emphasizing the necessity of proper labeling and safety measures. In addition to that, lacerations and cuts accounted for a significant portion of workplace injuries, leading to lost productivity and emotional distress for the affected individuals. By integrating Clarion Safety’s cutting hazard labels into equipment, OEMs and workplaces not only meet safety standards but also actively contribute to reducing cutting-related accidents and injuries, fostering a culture of responsibility, awareness, and safeguarding the well-being of all stakeholders.

Clarion Safety’s cutting hazard safety labels are used when your machinery contains blades, knives, fans, rotary valves, cutters, augers, saws, or rotating screw drives that people could contact. It’s important to remind machinery users that when around cutting hazards they should always follow the manufacturer’s safety protocols and instructions when operating, cleaning, or maintaining the equipment. That may include keeping all blades sharp, keeping guards in place, using lockout/tag-out procedures, and to not have any loose clothing or objects around the machine. 

The ANSI B11.0 standard, titled "Safety of Machinery - General Requirements and Risk Assessment," is a relevant standard that addresses the labeling of blade hazards on equipment. This standard provides guidelines for machinery safety, including requirements for labeling and marking of hazards, such as blades, on various types of machinery and equipment. It emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication of potential hazards to operators and users.

Under the ANSI B11.0 standard, labeling requirements encompass the use of standardized symbols, colors, and text to indicate the presence of blades and associated risks on equipment. This standard aims to enhance safety awareness and prevent accidents caused by improper interaction with machinery containing blades or other cutting hazards.

Equipment manufacturers play a crucial role in safeguarding personnel from injuries associated with cutting hazards. When OEMs manufacture machinery or components with sharp points, such as industrial presses or metalworking tools, including warnings and instructions to address sharp point hazards is essential. Similarly, equipment featuring blades, like cutting tools or woodworking machinery, requires labels indicating the presence of blades, the associated risk, and the relevant precautions needed to stay safe. Moving parts, such as gears and conveyor systems, are common in various industries; "Moving Parts Hazard" labels are indispensable in these situations. Equipment like augers, commonly used in agriculture and construction, warrants the use of specific labels to warn users about the potential dangers they pose.

Injuries stemming from equipment with cutting hazards can be severe. In 2019 alone, OSHA reported that there were over 31,000 cases of amputation injuries across various industries, emphasizing the necessity of proper labeling and safety measures. In addition to that, lacerations and cuts accounted for a significant portion of workplace injuries, leading to lost productivity and emotional distress for the affected individuals. By integrating Clarion Safety’s cutting hazard labels into equipment, OEMs and workplaces not only meet safety standards but also actively contribute to reducing cutting-related accidents and injuries, fostering a culture of responsibility, awareness, and safeguarding the well-being of all stakeholders.

  • Machine safety signs and labels play an essential part in risk reduction, and can help you meet OSHA requirements. It’s important to consider the latest ANSI and ISO standards and today’s best practices for safety communication and risk reduction when selecting labels for your application. You can rely on Clarion Safety’s ANSI, ISO, and OSHA warnings expertise for help. We specialize in supplying product manufacturers and workplaces with the most up-to-date, standards compliant labels. In fact, over the past 30+ years, we’ve helped to write the standards you want to meet.

    With Clarion Safety label products, you can select from a variety of label format options (multi-symbol and text, symbol only, symbol and text, and wordless formatted labels) as well as symbol options to best fit the potential hazard. Keep in mind that the use of symbols in warnings and instructions is essential to the ISO 3864-2 standards and is encouraged in the ANSI Z535.4 standards. Our labels use internationally recognized, standardized ISO 7010 or ISO 7010-styled symbols.

    Do you have questions on risk or hazard assessments? Our engineers at our subsidiary, Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), and our warnings experts at Clarion Safety can work independently, or with you and your team to ensure your machinery is effectively labeled and fully complies with U.S. and/or international standards. If you need assistance ensuring your products or machinery are properly labeled and fully compliant with the applicable U.S. and international safety standards, contact us today.

  • At Clarion Safety, we understand the importance of safety label durability. Labels need to stand up to your product’s expected environment, such as exposure to UV, high temperatures, or chemicals. Potential accidents – and your company’s liability exposure – depend on your label material choices. We offer the finest adhesives, base materials and overlaminates, including premium quality 3M materials.

    Our cutting hazard labels have been developed and tested to withstand abrasive chemical washdowns, water, heat, and strong ultraviolet light. We have a variety of standard material options available, including options for both indoor and outdoor use. If the standard choices that you see don’t meet your requirements, we’re standing by to find a solution; we offer a wide range of custom material options.


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