Protect Your Workers: ISO Format Safety Symbols
North Olmsted, OH, September 22, 2008
Range of standard safety icons.
Graphic safety symbols inserted in a standard ISO format can be great communicators of potential hazards on machinery or equipment. They could be used as secondary reminders of fully developed ANSI safety messages located in primary positions. While the ISO format is not generally recommended as a stand alone safety message in the U.S., it can be used in harmony with the international format.
ISO Format Safety Symbols
In the application of safety identification on machinery and equipment, available space and redundancy can sometimes be an issue. The use of ISO Format Safety Symbols along with standard ANSI format messages may be a viable alternative. Especially if the two are compatible and complementary.
A host of different icons are available covering hazards over a wide cross section of industries.
ISO Format Safety Symbols are available in plastic or metal versions for use in medium to harsh environments. The plastic version is produced in velvet polycarbonate, sub-surface printed, with permanent adhesive back. A miniature size is 1.68"h x 2.00"w. and the standard size is 3.37"h x 4.00"w. The metal version is constructed of anodized aluminum with etched and enamel filled copy, adhesive back and 3 mounting holes. Miniature size is 1.75"h x 2.00"w, standard size is 3.50"w x 4.00"h. Special versions can also be designed to meet unique hazard or communication needs.
About Nutron:
Nutron supplies full service product identification and design and has more than 25yrs of experience in the design and manufacture of product safety labeling. We have extensive knowledge of national and industry standards and work with manufacturers and trade associations to make their safety id more effective. We are a consultant and producer of safety identification for numerous manufacturers and trade associations, as well as a member of the ANSI-Z535 Safety Signs and Colors Committee.
