Doylestown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2016 -- Asbestos, a naturally-occurring fiber once used in several industries for its insulating and heat-resistant properties, is also a notorious carcinogen and hazard to lung health. Most work involving asbestos today consists of removing this substance from structures where it was previously in use. Due to the inherent risks of asbestos work, it is imperative that employers use the correct warning labels to keep employees safe. LEM Products, Inc., a global manufacturer of machine safety labels, recently shared new OSHA regulations regarding asbestos signage.
The latest OSHA regulations specify the type of language that must be used in workplaces where the risk of asbestos exposure is present. Warning signs that can be easily read by employees must be posted at any location where an asbestos risk is present, and must bear the following information: "Danger," "Asbestos," "May cause cancer, " Causes damage to lungs" and "Authorized personnel only." Employers should also post signs advising that employees wear respiratory protection and protective clothing anywhere they are required. Bags or containers of protective clothing, scrap, waste and debris contaminated with asbestos fibers should contain additional information: "Contains asbestos fibers," "Do not breathe dust" and "Avoid creating dust." All labels should contain warning statement about the hazards of breathing asbestos fibers.
LEM Products, Inc. can help employers fulfill these regulations, pass OSHA inspections and keep employees safe with custom safety labels. The company manufactures warning labels for multiple industries made from durable, legible, and fade- and corrosion-resistant materials. Employers who need OSHA-compliant asbestos signage can contact LEM Products, Inc. to discuss their options and request custom signage.
About LEM Products, Inc.
LEM Products, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacture of identification products that protect people by identifying potential hazards, provide instructional and facility/site safety information. Precision manufacturing, a dedication to customer satisfaction and a commitment to achieving corporate targets for growth and social investment set LEM apart in the industry.
LEM Products, Inc. is a WBENC certified company with the reputation as a leading safety identification supplier in North America and beyond. They are certified by the California Public Utilities Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Business placed with LEM Products, Inc. qualifies for Federal and State Diversity Spend initiatives.
For over 49 years, LEM Products, Inc. has been providing wire marking, pipe marking, safety signage, lockout tags and other products to utilities, corporations, and manufacturers to mark facilities and products for OSHA/ANSI compliance and safety. Maureen O'Connor, CEO, has received numerous awards for her leadership, her commitment to diversity in the workplace and community involvement.
LEM has built a solid reputation, across industries as a dependable supplier of industrial products ranging from safety labels and safety signs to lockout tagout to custom tags and more.
For more information, please visit http://www.lemproductsinc.com/.