The safety signs and safety labels on this site are designed to address a wide range of common hazards found in the woodworking industry. In addition, Clarion will provide customization services when new or modified sign designs are needed.

The safety signs and labels offered are intended to give the woodworking industry a set of uniformly designed safety signs consistent with the most recent ANSI and ISO standards.

WMMA, WMIA and AFMA have developed this program with the goal of advancing the cause of safety in the woodworking industry. Adoption of standardized pictorials and safety signs will allow employees throughout the woodworking industry to more easily recognize personal injury hazards before they happen – resulting in safer workplaces and fewer injuries.

The membership of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America includes more than 200 American manufacturers of machinery, tooling and related suppliers, as well as distributors, consultants and suppliers who support those manufacturers.

Since the Association was founded in 1899, WMMA members have been recognized for their commitment to helping customers “Profit through American Technology.” As part of this commitment to partnering with their customers, the WMMA agenda through the years has been marked by dedication to safety awareness and education for the industry. WMMA initiatives in safety education are carried out by the Association's Product and Engineering Standards Committee. This committee has introduced several valuable programs into the industry, including the instructional “Winning the Safety Game” video and workbook, and these standardized machinery labels. WMMA is proud to have been a sponsor and active participant in this important program with Clarion, WMIA and AFMA. Clearly this is a landmark effort to create uniformity, increase recognition of warning signs and make the industry safer overall.

For more than 30 years the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) has provided the North American wood products industry with the most technologically advanced woodworking systems available in the global market. Our more than 170 members are dedicated to providing their customers with the service and knowledge they need to compete worldwide.

Safety has always been an Association priority. We have run a series of ads featuring woodworking safety tips in major trade publications as a public service. A joint effort with the WMMA created the “Winning the Safety Game” video and workbook and most recently these standardized machine labels.

High technology education of the work force is also a WMIA priority. Three years ago WMIA began its Scholarship Foundation and founded the Wood Industry Educational Forum. More than $25,000 in scholarships have been awarded to date. The Forum developed the Careers in Wood CD-ROM program now used in hundreds of high schools as a recruitment tool. In the years to come WMIA will continue its commitment to providing a world of woodworking technology to its customers and provide the leadership necessary to keep the North American wood products industry competitive.

The American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) represents 350 U. S. manufacturers of residential furniture and more than 400 suppliers who support them.

AFMA's manufacturer and supplier member companies have a long heritage of commitment to employee safety. Our goal is for all employees to return home to their family each day in the same safe condition as they were when they arrived for work. By helping to better communicate safety information, this safety sign standardization program will assist our industry with accomplishing this objective.

Clarion Safety Systems, Inc. is the premier source for international and U.S. safety signs in the world.

Clarion is in this position because of its knowledge of the standards, its experience in applying the standards to a wide variety of industries, and its thorough understanding of specialized materials for the production of safety signs and labels. Clarion has the resources to provide your company with safety signs tailored to meet your specific U.S. and international requirements. Clarion represents the U.S. on the international ISO safety sign and graphics committees which, along with membership on the ANSI Z535 committee, allows Clarion to serve your needs with the most up-to-date knowledge in this area.

Employee safety is important. There are many hazards in the industrial/commercial work environment. Moving machinery components, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical power, hot surfaces, and noise are examples of some of these hazards. Well designed equipment, proper guarding, state-of-the-art safety signs, employee training, and proper maintenance are essential to achieving an injury-free workplace. Safety signs play a key role in this objective because they serve three purposes:

• Even when appropriate design features and safety devices are incorporated into machinery, some residual risks may remain. Safety signs alert operators or other exposed persons about such residual risks.

• Safety signs not only describe hazards, they also instruct about how to avoid hazards. In doing so, they enable persons to take corrective action so accidents and injuries can be prevented.

• Often times safety signs can serve to remind persons about hazards that they may already be aware of. Even if a hazard is obvious, many accidents are the result of impulsive actions. Thus, a safety sign can remind people of injuries that could occur if the sign is ignored.

With the ever increasing risk of litigation, the need for state-of-the-art safety signs and labels has become virtually mandatory for equipment manufacturers. Lawsuits based on “Inadequate Warnings” have become the predominate form of product liability litigation in the United States. The fact is, if a personal injury occurs during the use or service of equipment and it did not have a well designed safety sign, there is a significant chance that the equipment manufacturer will be brought into a product liability lawsuit. How can the manufacturer prevent this from happening? If possible, the best remedy is to design the hazard out of the product or environment. If this cannot be done, effective guarding is your second option. Often guards are removed or circumvented. Using product warnings under guards acts as a second line of protection - both for the user and for the manufacturer. Designing out or guarding hazards should always be the first choice. But because of its function, some equipment can be dangerous; blades cut, gears crush, heated surfaces are hot. Such equipment can have hazards associated with its use and/or service. This is where warnings become an integral part of the product's design.

Clarion has the capability to customize your company's safety labels to meet your design and durability requirements. We can tailor your safety labels and signs to meet your specific needs including:

Custom Sizes & Formats Custom Graphics & Messages Custom Materials to Achieve: Long-Term Adhesion Heat & Chemical Resistance Abrasion/Scratch Resistance Outdoor Durability

All safety label design is done FREE OF CHARGE! Find out more about customization.

From the person who answers your initial inquiry to the person who ships your order, Clarion's friendly staff will be pleased to assist you with your safety label requirements.