Webinar Recap: Maximizing Your On-Product Warnings
Posted by Clarion Safety Systems | 30th Jan 2025
What recent updates have been made to the ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864-2 standards? How should you apply the new ANSI Z535.7 standard to your warnings and instructions? How do you verify that a warning achieved its desired outcome? What is the best way to develop or use symbols in warnings? How do you address wash down requirements in warning labels?
We had the chance to address these pressing safety topics – and many more – in our recent online event focused on on-product warnings. On January 23, Angela Lambert, our Head of Standards Compliance at Clarion Safety Systems, led an engaging webinar exploring the latest updates to the ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864-2 standards. The session delved into the evolving landscape of global product safety and compliance, addressing the challenges manufacturers face in adapting to ever-changing regulations and best practices.
Key Highlights from the Webinar
- The Significance of ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864-2 Standards
Attendees learned about the crucial role these standards play in guiding manufacturers and workplaces toward consistency and compliance in safety warnings and instructions. Angela shed light on the updates made to the ANSI Z535 family of standards—marking their first major review in over a decade—and discussed the implications for today’s safety practices.
- Recent Changes and Additions
- The six ANSI Z535 standards (Z535.1 through Z535.6) were republished in 2022 and 2023, incorporating updates to align with modern manufacturing needs.
- The highly anticipated ANSI Z535.7, focused on product safety information in electronic media, was released in late 2024, highlighting the growing importance of digitalization.
- While ISO 3864-2 saw no changes in its 2022 republication, its prior 2016 update included significant improvements in format options and symbol use.
- Trends in the Manufacturing Landscape
The session addressed how trends like automation, digitalization, and globalization impact product safety labeling. Angela emphasized the importance of staying ahead of these trends to navigate compliance and liability challenges effectively.
- Practical Insights into Compliance
The webinar covered best practices for manufacturers, common mistakes to avoid, and the legal duty to warn, equipping attendees with actionable strategies to strengthen their safety communication.
About our Presenter
Angela brings over two decades of expertise in product safety, warnings, and liability to her role as Head of Standards Compliance at Clarion Safety. She holds key leadership positions in both ANSI and ISO committees, shaping the future of safety communication. Domestically, Angela is a member of the ANSI Z535 Committee, chair of the ANSI Z535.1 standard, and contributed to the development of ANSI Z535.7, the newly published standard on product safety in electronic media. Internationally, she is a member of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 145 (focusing on ISO 7010 symbols and ISO 3864 standards) and ISO/TC 283 (responsible for ISO 45001); she also serves as the liaison between these international groups, bridging standards for safety labels and signs with workplace health and safety.
Looking Ahead
For those who missed the live session, the insights shared during the webinar underscored the importance of proactive compliance with evolving safety standards. As the manufacturing landscape continues to change, staying informed about updates like those to ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864-2 is vital for maintaining safety and avoiding liability risks.
Stay tuned for future events and resources from our experts at Clarion Safety, Machine Safety Specialists, and Arrow Industrial Solutions. In the meantime, take advantage of additional safety and compliance tools that we have available for you:
- Browse our online Safety Resources hub
- Review our comprehensive guide book on ANSI/ISO label format options
- Take advantage of a free label consultations to review your labels and help you to stay compliant
Together, we can continue to help you prioritize safety and compliance.