Nfpa Diamond Labels

Find the widest assortment of write on and pre printed nfpa labels for hazardous chemicals along with customizable nfpa label templates.

Nfpa diamond labels. Most people have seen these types of labels as the diamond shape with colors and numbers on the label is easily recognizable. In the past some chemical manufacturers used nfpa diamonds on their products but now labels are required to use ghs labeling. Nfpa 704 sometimes is called a fire diamond because the diamond shaped sign indicates flammability of a substance and also communicates essential information about how emergency response teams should deal with a. Nfpa 704 does not specify when a container tank or facility must label with the 704 diamond.

The national fire protection association nfpa developed a hazard identification system for emergency responders that is still in use today. Write on these labels with a permanent marker or use adhesive back characters sold separately. Our suite of nfpa labels and stickers have been used by hundreds of firms to increase understanding of the hazard and increase safety compliance. Nfpa diamonds inform responders and personnel to health flammability and reactivity hazards.

It tells you how to label when another code standard or an ahj authority having jurisdiction such as the local fire department requires such labeling. Nfpa 704 is a supplemental labeling system specifically intended for emergency responders though other people can read and benefit from these labels in normal working conditions. Nfpa labels were created in 1960 to help keep workplaces safe during emergency situations. Almost any time you put a hazardous material into a container you are required by osha to label that container.

Ensure that chemical hazards are easily identified with labelmaster s nfpa diamond labels. What are national fire protection association nfpa labels. First tentatively adopted as a guide in 1960. Tons of custom or in stock options.

Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response is a standard maintained by the u s based national fire protection association. Designed in compliance with nfpa 704 these high gloss paper and weather resistant pvc free vinyl labels are pressure sensitive and printed with light fast inks so you can rely on them to last. Provide the appropriate code number using the nfpa diamond. A reference chart explains the nfpa national fire protection association color and number designations for hazards.

They use colors numbers and letters in a diamond shaped table to communicate chemical hazards flammability and reactivity to emergency response workers.