Clarion Safety Advantage: Our ISO Committee Membership
For decades, Clarion Safety has proudly had a seat at the leadership table for international efforts to advance safety communication standards. From helping author the world’s most important product safety labeling standards to holding top leadership positions on ISO committees, our role in standards development has been central to our mission: helping manufacturers and workplaces protect people.
Our active membership in ISO and ANSI standards committees means that we don’t just help you meet compliance requirements — we help develop them. This deep involvement allows us to provide you with unmatched expertise in creating safety labels and signage strategies that meet today’s complex regulatory and global market needs.
Leading the Way in ISO Standards Development
Clarion Safety’s contributions to international standards go back more than three decades. One of our most significant milestones was serving as the principal author of ISO 3864-2, the global standard for product safety labels. This standard defines how safety labels should be designed, formatted, and applied to effectively communicate hazards — and it remains a cornerstone of compliance for manufacturers worldwide.
Our founder, Geoffrey Peckham, served as chair of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 145 beginning in 1996 and later as chair of the full ISO/TC 145 committee, which oversees international safety sign and symbol standards, until his retirement from ISO leadership in 2022.
Today, our Director of Standards Compliance, Angela Lambert, continues this legacy in advancing worldwide visual safety communication best practices. She is a current member of ISO/TC 145, chair of ANSI Z535.1 (Safety Colors), and serves on multiple standards committees. Her leadership means that Clarion Safety is directly involved in the ongoing revision of key ISO standards for visual safety, including the registration of internationally recognized safety symbols.
Why ISO/TC 145 Matters to Manufacturers
ISO/TC 145 plays a unique role in the world of safety communication. It is the horizontal committee that all other ISO committees must work through when developing symbols for their standards. This means that if your products ship globally, the safety signs and labels on them are directly influenced by the work of ISO/TC 145.
By having direct representation at this committee, Clarion Safety ensures we’re not only staying ahead of regulatory changes but also helping shape them — bringing that knowledge directly to you, our customers.
Advancing Global Safety Best Practices Through ISO/TC 283
Beyond visual communication standards, Clarion Safety also participates in ISO/TC 283, the committee responsible for ISO 45001, the global standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
ISO 45001 provides a framework for managing workplace risks and improving worker safety worldwide. Clarion Safety has contributed to the development of new provisions, including those addressing COVID-19 and workplace illness, to ensure the standard reflects modern challenges.
In 2022, Angela was also appointed as a liaison between ISO/TC 145 and ISO/TC 283, strengthening the connection between visual safety communication and broader safety management practices. This combined expertise allows Clarion Safety to support manufacturers not only with labeling and signage but also with strategic safety programs that align with international best practices.
Why ISO Membership Matters for Our Customers
Clarion Safety’s role in standards development isn’t just about leadership on paper — it directly benefits our customers in two critical ways:
- Global communication of safety: In today’s mobile, international workforce, communicating across languages
is essential. ISO standards ensure that safety signs and labels are universally recognized and understood, no matter where products are sold or where workers are located. - Meeting compliance obligations in global markets: If your products ship internationally, you must satisfy the laws,
directives, and policies of each country. Using ISO and IEC standards is key to compliance. Clarion Safety helps customers develop safety labeling strategies that meet both U.S. and global requirements.
Because of our deep committee involvement, we can confidently guide manufacturers in making the right decisions about their facility safety signs and product safety labels — helping you reduce risk, ensure compliance, and protect people.
Bringing Standards Leadership to Your Safety Strategy
Clarion Safety’s ISO committee membership is a key part of what we call the Clarion Safety Advantage — giving our customers direct access to standards expertise that few others in the industry can offer. By working with us, you benefit from decades of leadership in developing the very standards that govern safety signs, symbols, and labels worldwide.
Ready to align your safety strategy with the latest international standards? Explore our safety labeling solutions or request a free label consultation.
FAQs: ISO and Safety Labeling Standards
ISO/TC 145 is the international committee responsible for standards related to safety signs, labels, colors, and symbols. It establishes the visual language of safety that helps communicate hazards across industries and countries.
ISO 3864-2 sets the design principles for product safety labels. Manufacturers who sell products internationally rely on this standard to ensure their labels are compliant, effective, and legally defensible.
ISO 45001 is the global standard for occupational health and safety management systems. While it focuses on workplace safety programs, its connection with ISO/TC 145 ensures that communication tools like safety labels and signage align with broader safety practices.
As active members of ANSI and ISO committees, Clarion Safety has inside knowledge of the standards that shape today’s best practices. We help manufacturers and EHS leaders design and implement labeling and signage systems that meet both domestic and international requirements.
