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One of the critical building blocks for your product’s safe design is the proper...

In last year’s On Your Mark columns, we discussed key elements in helping to...

Designing product safety labels that help to prevent injuries and save lives is a multi-faceted task. This month, we’ll focus on another key element: communicating risk using signal words.

Two international committees engineer the universal symbols that silently guide us through complex equipment and hazardous environments. From abstract electrical controls to color-coded safety warnings, these meticulously designed visual elements form a global language that transcends words, ensuring both manufacturer compliance and user safety across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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.