Do I Need a Sign or a Label?
When shopping for a way to identify safety hazards and company policies, one of the first questions that should be asked is where will your message be posted? Another question how much information do you need to display, since more information would mean that you need a large sign or label.
These two factors are important in your decision of whether you need a sign or a label. Both safety signs and safety labels can be excellent safety identification tools, and both offer benefits unique to themselves.
While custom solutions can always be discussed with the customer service experts at SafetySign.com, here are some of the key points to consider while deciding between stock options for safety signs and labels:
Signs are constructed from rigid materials such as outdoor-grade plastic and aluminum. Rigid signs can easily be mounted to walls, doors, posts, and fences.
Signs are constructed from rigid materials such as outdoor-grade plastic and aluminum. Rigid signs can easily be mounted to walls, doors, posts, and fences.
Stock options of signs also range in size, up to 36” x 48”. Large format signs like this are useful in situations where you need to alert others to hazards from far away.
Labels have their own benefits. Some labels, such as machine safety labels, are applied at points to notify users that are close to potential hazards. These include pinch points and the hot surfaces of equipment.
Labels are extremely durable, and our UL® Recognized polyester labels can last for 8 years outside. This durable material also resists exposure to mild chemical, abrasion, and high temperatures.
Labels also offer a degree a flexibility that cannot be found with rigid signage. Labels can be applied to poles and pillars without drilling or the use of straps.
While signs have an advantage if you need a large format for your message, the smaller size of a label gives you the ability to attach your message to containers and removable pieces, ensuring that your safety message goes wherever the job may take it.
Labels are also more economical for uses that call for the posting of a message in many areas. Many safety labels are sold in packages of 50 labels, which when divided out to a price per label, is an excellent solution for a variety of uses.
Carefully consider your environment when deciding on signs or labels. Both formats are useful in alerting workers to potential hazards and policies, but the pros and cons of each should be considered for your specific needs.