Geoffrey Peckham

Geoffrey Peckham is president of Clarion Safety Systems and chair of both the ANSI Z535.2 Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs and the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 145- Graphical Symbols. Over the past two decades he has played a pivotal role in the harmonization of U.S. and international safety standards dealing with safety signs, colors, formats and symbols.

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Symbol Standardization: There’s No Need to Reinvent the Wheel

In this column, we’ll explore the need for standardized elements and components in symbols...

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From IEC to ISO

International safety symbols are developed and standardized through collaboration between the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Precise design standards are critical for creating universally recognizable safety symbols that communicate hazards clearly and effectively to protect lives.

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Tornados and Product Safety

Just as the National Weather Service intensified tornado warnings to save lives, your product safety labels must cut through information overload to motivate action. Learn why clear, impactful warnings using ANSI/ISO standards and powerful graphics are critical—because when it comes to safety communication, lives depend on it.

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Who, What, and Where

What do cruise ship safety signs and your product labels have in common? More than you might think. Discover how the Costa Concordia disaster reveals four critical principles for designing effective safety label systems that could save lives on your equipment.

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Refer To Your Manual

Product manufacturers can solve warning label overload by using ISO's "Refer to manual" symbol with QR codes, creating an effective three-part safety communication system that strengthens legal duty-to-warn compliance.

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The Grounding Symbols

With the various markings available to identify ground terminals, how do you know which symbol should be used? This column will outline the best practices for the use of earthing (grounding) symbols and markings.

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ISO 7010

Universal safety symbols transcend language barriers to protect lives across global workplaces. Navigate the critical world of ISO 7010 safety icons, beginning with the internationally recognized electrical hazard symbol.

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