Safety in the Workplace

You make labels with a word processor???

profm — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:27 +0000

What is a word processor

A word processor is a piece of software designed for creating documents; letters, memos, etc. Examples that everyone knows are Microsoft Word and OpenOffice Writer. Most people use a word processor for common office tasks, or for taking notes or creating other basic documents.

Today’s word processors are advanced

Word and OpenOffice have become very advanced, with more layout and design options than you can shake a stick at. For this reason, some people use them to do things like design pamphlets or flyers, or even for presentations. Professionals, however, who create these types of advanced documents for a living, would never dream of using Word or OpenOffice- they just weren’t made for it.

Using Word for labeling???

Even more absurd is the concept of using Microsoft Word or OpenOffice to create a label. Why? Because word processors simply don’t have any of the tools you need to make labeling easy and fast. Sure, it can be done, and perhaps the output will look decent, but it just isn’t easy! A label that might take you several minutes in Word would literally take seconds in real labeling software.

But, it’s how I learned to do it!

Some people continue to use Word or OpenOffice for label creation because they started out that way. Those people don’t know what they’re missing! They’ve become accustomed to doing it the hard way, and they’re not sure if changing will be worth it. It was so hard to get it down in the first place, so why change???

What these people are forgetting is that it was hard to learn because they were trying to make a square peg fit into a round hole. Word and OpenOffice weren’t made for labeling! When these users finally make the move to real labeling software, they realize that they learn quickly and label creation becomes easy and instantaneous. They wonder why it took them so long to make the change!

FacilityWare: Made for labeling!

Want software that was made for labeling? Every tool and utility in FacilityWare was specifically designed to make label creation easy. It’s that simple. No word processing, no flyers or pamphlets, just LABELS. FacilityWare does labels, and it does them like a pro.

Professionals use what makes the job quick, fast, and effective: FacilityWare for Labels

No professional would use a tool that wasn’t meant for the job. The same is true with labeling- real professionals, and real labeling companies, use tools that are meant for the job! FacilityWare was meant for labeling, right from the start!

READY TO MAKE THE CHANGE?

FacilityWare is available for SafetyPro and DuraLabel owners. Get some real labeling software- get FacilityWare! Call 877-762-9280 today to find out more!

FacilityWare will improve your workplace safety

profm — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:31:32 +0000

FacilityWare is Here

ISS, a global leader in safety labeling, has just announced the release of a new labeling software package. FacilityWare Label Manager, as it is called, is to be included with every SafetyPro safety label printer sale. This new software package comes complete with everything you need for OSHA, ANSI, NFPA labeling, and more.

What is FacilityWare all about?

The new software, FacilityWare, was designed from the ground-up to make labeling as easy as possible. Years of customer feedback have gone into the software package, and every feature that most customers need has been included. This means that OSHA and ANSI standards labeling are now easier than ever. FacilityWare includes:

Over 4500 blank and pre-made label templates
Over 2500 labeling symbols in the Image Library
A quick and easy to learn “Drag-and-Drop ToolBox”
Stretchable text for quick edge-to-edge label creation
Use any font, any graphic; even custom ones, with no effort
Stretch, rotate, invert or circular text in seconds

How does it compare to the competition?

FacilityWare literally blows the competition out of the water. While some companies are still expecting users to create labels in Microsoft Word or OpenOffice, SafetyPro has moved beyond these clumsy patchwork fixes to die-hard efficient custom labeling. FacilityWare does labeling, and it does it well.

Break Free in 2010! Trade your Brady Printer!

profm — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:56:16 +0000

Safety labeling needs to be more affordable

Are you tired of paying for expensive, proprietary Brady labeling supplies? Make 2010 your year to “Break Free!” from Brady supply pricing! It is easier than you might think to trade in your old Brady label printer for a brand new SafetyPro machine.

But, why switch? Well, for starters:

The SafetyPro print speeds are more than twice as fast when compared to GlobalMark, PowerMark or Labelizer
SafetyPro supplies can cost less than half of what you would pay for Brady labeling supplies
SafetyPro works with virtually any Windows labeling software, and comes with a complete software labeling package, including RTK and Arc Flash
SafetyPro can print up to 4″ by 150′ labels!
SafetyPro can print edge-to-edge fonts
SafetyPro comes with over 1000 labeling images

THERE ARE DOZENS OF REASONS TO SWITCH!

Last, but not least, we will make it worth your while in 2010 with generous trade-in programs and incentives! We know you spent a lot on your Brady equipment and supplies, and we want to help you get that money back! Stop sending your budget funds down the bottomless pit of Brady supply pricing; get a SafetyPro on trade-in today!

Durable Safety Labels, Custom Made on Your PC

profm — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:25:09 +0000

Enhance safety with ultra-durable die-cut vinyl labels!

Now available in a variety of OSHA and NEC colors, our safety labels are the best in the industry. At 4mil, they are among the thickest vinyl die-cuts you can buy, and the PET over-laminate increases the life of the vinyl by up to 2-years in regular use. These labels can last up to 8-years!

Most people use these types of labels for arc flash labeling, and indeed they are perfectly suited to arc flash labeling. Engineers find that you save time and money when printing arc flash labels in-house, rather than outsourcing the task to a 3rd party. Have the safety labels you need, when you need them, for a fraction of the cost.

When combined with our full-resin thermal transfer ribbon, the result is a UV and scratch resistant label that can stand up to the harshest environments.

Call us today at 877-762-9280 for more information.

OSHA Compliant Labeling

profm — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:24:44 +0000

OSHA provides an outline of the proper colors to use for safety labeling. ANSI and other bodies provide additional details, but the colors set forth by OSHA should be considered whenever you are labeling in a US facility or workplace.

Here is a quote from a website that has information on OSHA labeling:

“Evaluating the potential hazards of chemicals, and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate protective measures to employees, may include … developing and maintaining a written hazard communication program for the workplace … labeling of containers of chemicals in the workplace…”

http://www.oshalabel.com/osha_1910-1200_labeling.html

Welcome to my new workplace safety blog

profm — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:50:13 +0000

Welcome. This blog site is dedicated to workplace safety, and more specifically, to labeling hazards for a safer workplace. There are many ways to avoid an accident in the workplace, and labeling hazards properly is on the top of the list. By properly labeling hazards, workplace injuries and accidents can be drastically reduced.

I’ll be addressing issues such as OSHA compliance, ANSI label printing and other government regulations regarding workplace safety identification. I’ll also touch on specific areas such as arc flash hazards or NFPA RTK chemical labeling.

Feel free to comment with your insights and stories on OSHA compliance or general workplace safety.