Chemical resistant labels are a necessity for any laboratory or industrial environment. Understanding the importance of these labels can help you make better decisions around purchasing and installing them in your facility. This blog post will discuss what chemical resistant labels are, why they’re important to have, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
What are chemical resistant labels?
Chemical resistant labels are special stickers that can be stuck on glass, metal and plastic surfaces. They provide a warning to anyone handling chemicals not to come into contact with the surface they’re placed upon.
While it may seem like an obvious point (of course, we don’t want people touching dangerous chemicals!), you’d be surprised at how often these types of accidents occur in industrial environments. The heat and chemical resistant labels are an inexpensive and easy way to make sure this never happens.
Why should one use chemical resistant labels?
Nothing is more essential than ensuring your staff remains safe during their day-to-day operations within the laboratory or plant floor. Slips, trips, and falls happen all too easily when there isn’t adequate signage pointing out potential hazards such as slippery floors or wet areas where people walk without protective footwear.
In addition, by using chemical resistant labels, you can prevent the need for staff to come into contact with any dangerous chemicals that may be stored nearby.
Where should I place my chemical resistant labels?
Placing your chemical resistant labelling in key locations around the laboratory or plant floor is essential to keeping people safe at all times. You’ll want to make sure these areas are marked and visible, so no one has an excuse not to see them.
The most common places where we recommend placing signs include: Around fume cupboards; Windows; Near sinks, drains, toilets, bins etc.; Doors leading out of a room (such as exit doors); Areas where there’s likely to be water or spills present such as on floors near wet rooms.
By sticking your labels in these areas, you’ll ensure staff and visitors to your facility will be constantly reminded of the potential hazards that exist within. These laboratory labels are cheap and easy to ensure people stay safe near dangerous chemicals, so why wouldn’t you have them?
How do one select a chemical resistant label?
Once you’ve identified where it’s necessary to use chemical resistant labels on your site, you can then begin selecting which ones are right for your needs. There are many types of labelling available, such as High visibility.
These don’t just warn people not to come into contact with dangerous chemicals but also provide signage describing what type of hazard is present; Special warning signs when there may be an explosion or fire risk (fire class);
Multilingual/international – To help prevent accidents caused by someone speaking another language from understanding the danger they’re being warned about. Cryogenic labels are more expensive than regular chemical resistant labels but are the best way to ensure people get vital information in an emergency.
What are the features of chemical resistant labels?
– Chemical resistant labels are designed to adhere or stick to surfaces that have chemicals on them without being damaged, discoloured or peeling off.
– Labels with the international chemical hazard symbol must be used for dangerous goods storage if they’re stored in a bottle, jar or similar vessel; For bulk storage of hazardous goods, you’ll need to use appropriate signage, which includes red text and an appropriate pictogram so people know what type of danger they may face.
– Removable – These stickers can easily be removed from any surface without leaving behind a sticky residue, making it easy for when renovations are required within your facility.
– Bright colour – They’re bright in colour so that they can be seen from a distance and are easy to spot.
