NEWLY RELEASED UPDATED EZMAKE® SIGN SYSTEM

The NEW EZMAKE® SIGN SYSTEM IS READY FOR TAKE-OFF!

SAFETYCAL is proud to present our NEW and IMPROVED version of The EZMAKE® SIGN SYSTEM.  This simple, cost effective software system is ready to launch you into compliance with a few clicks of your mouse.   

Yes, it is true!  Sign making made EZ, that is our goal.   With more features, more sizes, bigger image libraries and our signature outdoor durable,. weather proof media, you are sure to be as pleased as we are with the results.  

The EZMAKE® Software loads easily onto your computer or server.  And in just a few moments you are ready to make Standard style or ANSI style Signs / Labels, create your own Pipe Markers, Valve Tags or Lockout Tags.   In addition, you can meet the new GHS requirements with confidence with our simple point-n-click GHS module.

Information or on-line demos are available by contacting us at 800-446-3525 or emailing us at  info@safetycal.com

GHS Label Compliance Made EZ!

Overwhelmed by GHS chatter?  Wondering what it all means?  It isn’t as complicated as you may think. 

Creating custom GHS Labels quickly and Easily is just a few clicks away with the new EZMAKE® Sign System.  That’s right, the new and improved EZMAKE® SIGN SYSTEM is available now and will make your compliance with the new components of the HCS rule simple.  Cost effective, fast, versatile…EZMAKE® is the to your answer to labeling needs.

What you need:

EZMAKE® SIGN SYSTEM SOFTWARE       

PC WITH WIN 7 or WIN 8 OPERATING SYSTEM

STANDARD OFFICE LASER PRINTER

UPDATED SDS FORMS FROM YOU CHEMICAL SUPPLIERS – these can be hard copy or in compatible csv format for importing.

That’s it.  Then it is simply a matter of :

1.        1. Entering the information into this easy to use point and click program.

2.        2.  Print out labels in any one of the four sizes

3.              And just that quickly you are ready to install labels on tanks, totes or any secondary    container

Yes!  It really is that EZ.  In no time you will have this daunting task whipped into shape and be ready to move on to other tasks.

Need a lot of identical labels?  Or maybe you want Fiberglass Placards…we can help with that too.

Give us a call for your free on-line demo or quote.  

Call us at 80-446-3525 or email us at info@safetycal.com

We are here and happy to help you!

GHS RED DIAMONDS vs BLACK DIAMONDS

GHS Labels – Red Diamonds vs Black Diamonds?
Is it acceptable to have Black Diamonds surrounding the images on your GHS Labels?

The short answer is no.
The new HCS Rule that adopted the GHS elements for labeling requires a RED Diamond shaped border around all images.  And although OSHA did acknowledge that the RED Diamonds would require a bit more planning, and yes “money”, the counter side of that is that the visibility will be greatly increased.  Red is a much more noticeable color which will draw the eye of a user to the hazards.  
OSHA calls for a use of anywhere from 0-8 images, however, the ANSI standard Z129.1 does include a ninth image for environmental hazard.  Since this exceeds the OSHA regulation, one can assume it would be acceptable to include the environmental hazard image.  As stated in a previous post, there are to be NO BLANK or EMPTY Diamonds.    
SAFETYCAL® is hard at work putting together all the labeling products you will need to meet the rule head-on with confidence.  For now, send us an email to be put on our announcement list when these products are ready to launch you into compliance.   Visit us at www.safetycal.com
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only.  For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html 

GHS Workplace Labels

GHS/HCS Workplace Labeling....

The new HCS rule is very clear in defining the format of labels expected in the workplace.  Although there are references to the similarities to DOT labeling, in no way does OSHA release employers from updating current labeling to meet these new requirements.  Oddly, even some of those we expect to "know" this, seem to be unclear.

When OSHA updated the HCS Rule which was then published earlier this year, the clear stipulations of GHS additions state the following:

“Labels are intended to provide an immediate visual reminder of chemical hazards.  Whereas labels in the past could be presented in a variety of formats using inconsistent terminology and visual elements, labels prepared in accordance with the requirements in this final rule will be consistent.  Standardized signal words and hazard statements attract attention and communicate the degree of hazard.  Pictograms reinforce the message presented in text and enhance communication for low-literacy populations.  Precautionary statements provide useful instruction for protecting against chemical-source injuries and illness”

This would seem a pretty clear statement regarding the format of ALL Hazardous Material Labeling in the workplace. The rule states -- see (f)(1)(i) thru (f)(1)(v) -- that every container, save these "immediate use" containers must be labeled with the following: Product Identifier, Signal Word, Hazard Statements, Pictograms and Precautionary Statements.  This information will be found on your SDS and should be supplied by your Chemical Supplier.

You can be sure that Safetycal is hard at work putting together all the labeling products you will need to meet the rule head-on with confidence.  For now, send us an email to be put on our announcement list when these products are ready to launch you into compliance.   Visit us at www.safetycal.com


 
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only.  For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html 

GHS Signal Words

Signal Words??

The final GHS/HCS Rule requires the use of a “Signal Word” on all Labeling.  This signal word can be either Danger or Warning.  OSHA goes to great length to explain the differences of perceived understand in these two words.  Studies were conducted not only in the US, but also around the world.  It has been determined that Danger and Warning are the two most attention getting signal words, with the majority of individuals, albeit male, female, young or mature, understanding that the presence of one of these signal words is cause for greater attention.  Given that is the goal of the labels (to be noticed and read), it stands to reason that using a word to get end users to read the information simply makes sense.  There are a few chemical categories which require no signal word.  Again, we are waiting for the chemical companies to complete the new SDS forms.  Once we have those available to us, we will all have a more clear direction in regards to signal words for any given chemical and the construction of labels can begin in earnest.


This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only.  For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html