Confined space signs in Ontario: wording, placement and mounting that lasts
How to sign a confined space in Ontario: O. Reg. 632/05 context, confined space sign wording, where signs go on tanks, pits and hatches, and mounting.
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Safety sign guides
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Arc flash labels in Canada: what goes on them and why engrave themArc flash labels in Canada: what CSA Z462 practice puts on the label, who supplies the study data, and why engraved phenolic beats vinyl in electrical rooms.Read the guide
Confined space signs in Ontario: wording, placement and mounting that lasts
How to sign a confined space in Ontario: O. Reg. 632/05 context, confined space sign wording, where signs go on tanks, pits and hatches, and mounting.
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Danger vs warning vs caution signs: which one does your hazard need?
Danger vs warning vs caution signs explained: what each signal word means under ANSI Z535, how CSA Z321 fits in, and how to pick the right one for a hazard.
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Electrical room signs: what goes on the door, and what goes inside
A checklist of electrical room signs: authorized personnel only and keep out signs for the door, keep clear signs, arc flash lamacoids and panel ID inside.
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High voltage signs: which signal word, what wording, and where they go
A practical guide to high voltage signs in Canada: when to use DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION, how to state the voltage, where signs go and how to mount them.
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How to order lamacoid safety signs: a spec checklist
How to order lamacoid signs: signal word, message, pictogram, size, colour pair, thickness and mounting. A spec checklist for engraved safety signs, same day.
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PPE signs: choosing the signal word, placement and layout
A plain guide to PPE signs for Ontario workplaces: hard hat, eye and hearing protection signs, CAUTION vs NOTICE vs ISO 7010, placement and combined plates.
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Safety sign colours in Canada: what red, yellow, blue and green mean
Safety sign colours in Canada explained: what red, yellow, orange, blue and green mean under CSA Z321 and ISO 3864, and which lamacoid colour pair to order.
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