ANSI Z97.1 & Safety Glazing Material Markings
For a change, look at glass (or plastic), not through it. In small lettering, you might see some letters and numbers. Markings like “ANSI Z97.1-2015” […]
Safety Symbols
Changes to Safety Colors in ANSI Z535.1-2017
Effectively communicating hazards is crucial for activities engaged with machinery. The reasoning for this is simple: hazards will always be present. However, it is inadequate […]
Measuring Noise Reduction in Hearing Protective Devices: Labeling Requirements and Guidelines
In the United States, you may come across hearing protection devices, such as earplugs, that are labeled as being compliant with ANSI S3.19-1974. Minimal background […]
The Significance of Product Safety Signs and Labels in ANSI Z535
Today, there are six standards in the ANSI Z535 series, along with one supplementary document. Together, these cover the criteria for the design, evaluation, and […]
Exit Sign Standards
Exit signs today are designed with a firm understanding of people’s behavior in the event of an emergency. Placed up high enough for all of […]
ANSI/NEMA Z535 Product Safety Package
While you might think otherwise, you do not and cannot know everything. In our world, there are so many different products for many uses, and […]