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Brady Stock Labels

Brady offers a variety of stock label formats. Basic warning and danger labels meet all OSHA and NFPA requirements, or for more complete accident prevention use write-on labels and fill in the appropriate hazard and safety information. NEC-Compliant Labels
Complies with NEC 110.16 (see back page for information on NEC labeling requirements) Made of durable B-302 polyester with overlaminate to withstand harsh environments.

NFPA 70E-Compliant Labels

Complies with NEC and NFPA 70E (see back page for information on NEC and NFPA70E labeling requirements). Made of B-933 vinyl, which can be written on with a pen or marker.

2"x4" Arc flash & shock hazard; table 3.5"x5" Text & pictograph

2"x4" Arc flash & shock hazard; table 3.5"x5" Text & pictograph
ARC FLASH & SHOCK HAZARD
Arc Flash And Shock Hazard
Appropriate PPE Required
Do not operate controls or open covers without appropriate personal protection equipment. Failure to comply may result in injury or death! Incident Energy (cal/cm2) Hazard Category

Appropriate personal protection equipment required

Incident Energy (cal/cm2) Hazard Category
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#114177 Y1099060

*Y1099060*

Part # 101517 101519 101518 101520

Header Warning Warning Danger Danger

Quantity 100 labels/roll 10 labels/pack 100 labels/roll 10 labels/pack

Part # 102307 101950 102308 101951

Header Warning Warning Danger Danger

Quantity 100 labels/roll 5 labels/pack 100 labels/roll 5 labels/pack

Part # 114171 114172 114174 114173

Header Warning Warning Danger Danger

Quantity 100 labels/roll 10 labels/pack 100 labels/roll 10 labels/pack

Part # 114175 114176 114177 114178

Header Warning Warning Danger Danger

Quantity 100 labels/roll 5 labels/pack 100 labels/roll 5 labels/pack

Write-On Arc Flash Labels

Write-in areas for equipment-specific information like flash protection boundary, hazard category, and required PPE. B-933 Vinyl can be written on with pen or marker.

Arc Flash Labels with PrePrinted Hazard Categories

Labels come with the hazard category and PPE requirements preprinted Write-in areas for specifics such as min arc rating, flash protection boundary, etc. B-933 Vinyl can be written on with pen or marker.

4"x6" Arc flash hazard

4"x6" Arc flash hazard

5"x7" Arc flash & shock hazards

Part # 99460 99461

Header Warning Danger

Quantity 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack

Part #

Header Hazard Quantity

Part #

Header Hazard Quantity

5"x7" Arc flash & shock hazard

99480 99482 99484 99498 99486 99488 99481 99483 99485 99499 99487 99489

Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Danger Danger Danger Danger Danger Danger

0 1 2 2* 3 4 0 1 2 2* 3 4

5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack

99466 99468 99470 99621 99474 99476 99467 99469 99471 99622 99475 99477

Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Danger Danger Danger Danger Danger Danger

0 1 2 2* 3 4 0 1 2 2*. 3 4

5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack

Part # 99458 99459

Header Warning Danger

Quantity 5 labels/pack 5 labels/pack

Protective Overlaminate for Write-On Labels

1.5 mil clear polyester overlaminate sheets help protect handwritten data on vinyl labels from chemicals and abrasion. Sheets have an acrylic layflat liner.
Catalog # 99272 99276 Size 4.5 x 6.5 5.5 x 7.5

Custom Printed Arc Flash Labels

Brady also offers custom arc flash labels using your own label formats and company logos.
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Brady Make-it-Yourself Printing Systems

Bradys Make-it-Yourself printing systems features Bradys Performance 300 dpi Thermal Transfer Printers optimized to print Brady Media and your Arc Flash labeling requirements. The printers are designed to be a convenient, flexible and cost-effective way to create, modify and print labels on demand. Brady IP Thermal Transfer Printer BradyPrinter PR Plus Printer

Brady's IP Thermal Transfer Printer is a new, smart solution for high-performance printing. The Brady IP Printer is a fully integrated, easy-to-use printer, material, and software system. Smart Cell technology allows the printer, materials, and ribbon to communicate with each other. The system offers material recognition, automatic formatting, and user-friendly printer features for labels, sleeves, and tags.

Brady's High Performance Thermal Transfer Printer for your cable identification needs. This industrial printer is ideally suited to print Heatex products, wire markers, and polyester labels. Use this wire printer where material has a long life expectancy. Printer Features:

Pre-printed Header Labels

Part # THTEL-184-483-1-DA THTEL-25-483-1-DA THTEL-161-483-1-DA THTEL-184-483-1-WA THTEL-25-483-1-WA THTEL-161-483-1-WA THTEP-178-593-.5 Description Pre-Printed Danger Header Labels 3 x 3 Pre-Printed Danger Header Labels 4 x 6 Pre-Printed Danger Header Labels 4 x 4 Pre-Printed Warning Header Labels 3 x 3 Pre-Printed Warning Header Labels 4 x 6 Pre-Printed Warning Header Labels 4 x 4 Raised Panel Labels 3 x 3.5

Easy-to-read graphic and alphanumeric LCD menu display with convenient navigator pad. backlit graphic display for fast, easy access to menu options Higher printhead heat settings for optimum print quality with Brady materials

Software for your Brady Thermal Transfer Printer

BradySoft 8 Standard Software (part # BS80STND) gives you the power to design and print labels with ease and flexibility. Whether you need to print text, bar codes or graphic images, fixed or variable data, user defined or database driven. Brady Arc Flash templates also available to download at www.bradyid.com/arcflash Brady printers can also print from eTap or SKM third-party software.

Bradys benchtop printers are also ideal for:

Rating Plate

Industrial Bar Codes

General I.D.

Wire & Cable Marking

Raised Panel Labels

GlobalMark 2 Printer
Create your own custom signs, labels, pipemarkers, tags and more on demand with this easy to use, industrial label printer. Brady's advanced touch-screen technology, powered by a Microsoft Windows CE operating system, makes producing professional labels fast and simple.

GlobalMark Printer Options:

GlobalMark Color & Cut Printer #76801

Prints in one color, multiple spot colors, blended colors and full process color Unit has an additional built-in cutter for cutting out characters and shapes

GlobalMark MultiColor Printer #76800

Prints in one color, multiple spot colors, blended colors and full process color

GlobalMark MonoColor Printer #76798

Prints one color on one color tape

Pre-printed Header Labels

Part # Description Indoor/Outdoor White Vinyl Tape 2.25 x 100 ft Indoor/Outdoor White Vinyl Tape 4 x 100 ft Indoor/Outdoor White Vinyl Tape 3 x 100 ft Pre-Printed Red Stripe, Black/Red 2.25 x 4 Pre-Printed Red Stripe, Black/Red 3 x 5 Pre-Printed Red Stripe, Black/Red 4 x 6 Pre-Printed Orange Stripe, Black/Orange 2.25 x 4 Pre-Printed Orange Stripe, Black/Orange 3 x 5 Pre-Printed Orange Stripe, Black/Orange 4 x 6 Pre-Printed Yellow Stripe, Black/Yellow 2.25 x 4 Pre-Printed Yellow Stripe, Black/Yellow 3 x 5 Pre-Printed Yellow Stripe, Black/Yellow 4 x 6 GlobalMark Ribbon, Black/Orange GlobalMark Ribbon, Black/Red GlobalMark Ribbon, Black/Red/Orange/Blue

Labels
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If you own eTap, SKM, or Easy Power software, you can print your arc flash labels directly from this software to your GlobalMark printer.

Ribbon
76771 76762 51447

Software for your GlobalMark Printer

Choose either MarkWare Facility Identification software (part # 20700) or the QuickLabel Application card (part # 102741) to expand your label-making capabilities. Brady Arc Flash templates also available to download at www.bradyid.com/arcflash

The GlobalMark 2 Series printers are also ideal for:

Pipe Markers

Panel & Switch I.D.

Right to Know

Equipment I.D.

Lockout/Tagout

Brady Arc Flash Training Aids

Promote awareness of the dangers associated with arc flash accidents and make sure your workers know how to protect themselves!

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Placing a conductive object too close to a high-amp source of current

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the associated hazards and

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Pr ev en tin g Ar c Fl as h In ju ri es arc
is a short circuit through air, one exposed live conductor that flashes over from to another, or to ground. Lightening is an example of a naturally occuring arc flash!
safe work practices.

Poster
Highlights the common causes of arc flash and provides safe work practices and personal protection equipment requirements Laminated on both sides to stand up to industrial environments Full-color printing and eye-catching graphics for optimum visual impact

What are common caus es of arc flash?

Sparks (from dropping tools, racking breakers, replacing fuses, etc.) Equipment failure due to the use of substandard components, improper installation, or just normal wear and tear! Circuit breaker failure due to lack of maintenance or overuse of the reset function Breaks or gaps in insulatio n Dust, corrosion and other impurities on the surface of the conductor

Tasks that may expose you to danger: Removin

g or installing circuit breakers and fuses Working on control circuits Cleaning starter buckets in an MCC Taking a voltage reading

Applying safety grounds Throwing a circuit breaker Operating disconnect switches Installing conduits and bus duct switches

Catalog # 104571
Arc Flash Hazard Categori es & Personal Protection Req uirements Taken from NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Hazard
Required Flash Protection Equipment* Safety in the Workplace. Required

Size (in.) 18 x 24

Desc. Poster.

How to protect yourself and others:

Whenever possible, lockout equipment before service and maintena nce. Conduct a hazard assessm ent and follow approved safe work procedures. Wear appropriate protectiv e clothing and equipment (see chart). Use insulated gloves, tools, blankets and barriers. Keep unqualified personne l outside of the flash protection boundar y. Keep equipment clean and free from dirt and corrosion. Avoid operating equipment at higher than the rated voltage. Be careful to avoid generating sparks.

When in doubt lock it out!

DO NOT

LOCK ED OUT
REM OVE

DANG ER

Category 1
Fire-Resistant Clothing

Flash Suit over Fire-Resistant Clothing

Category 4

Poster

Flash Incident Protection Equipment* Energy (cal/cm2) Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants 8 (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood (Ear Canal Inserts) Hard Hat Leather Gloves (as needed) Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal 1 Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Inserts) Leather Gloves & Leather 4 (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Pants Work Shoes 3 Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Arc-Rated Face Shield or Arc Flash Hood Long Pants 25 (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Hard Hat Arc-Rated Arc Flash Suit Jacket Safety Glasses or Safety & Pants Goggles Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood Hearing Protection Hard Hat & Arc-Rated Hard (Ear Canal Inserts) Hat Liner Safety Glasses or Safety Leather Gloves Goggles Hearing Protection Leather Work Shoes (as needed) (Ear Canal Inserts) Arc-Rated Gloves 2 Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Leather Work Shoes 8 (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Pants 4 Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Arc-Rated Face Shield or Arc Flash Hood 40 (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Pants Hard Hat Arc-Rated Arc Flash Suit Jacket Safety Glasses or Safety & Pants Goggles Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood Hearing Protection Hard Hat & Arc-Rated Hard Hat Liner (Ear Canal Inserts) Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Leather Gloves Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Leather Work Shoes Arc-Rated Gloves Leather Work Shoes * Arc Rating of PPE should correspond with the Hazard level and Incident Energy Voltage-rated gloves and other present. shock protection may also be required when working on exposed energized electrical parts.

Category

Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (natural fibers) Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection

Incident Energy (cal/cm2) n/a

Hazard Category

2*

Sign & Label

Post signs and labels in the work area and near electrical equipment to boost awareness and compliance Signs and labels specify the personal protection equipment required for each arc flash hazard category Sign: BradyTuff B-401 rigid plastic, laminated graphics, sold individually Label: Self-sticking B-302 polyester with overlaminate, available in 5 packs

Y965115 2009

Catalog # 102523 102524

Size (in.) 10 x 14 3.5 x 5

Desc. Sign. Label

Label

Wallet Card

Wallet Card
Ensure compliance and safety by providing each employee with their own arc flash wallet card Card specifies the personal protection equipment required for each arc flash hazard category Made of laminated cardstock, two-sided printing Available in 10 packs

Catalog # 102525

Size (in.) 2.1 x 3.4

Desc. Card.

Sign

Work Permit
Meets NFPA 70E 130.1(A) requirements which mandate the use of a written permit when performing live electrical work 2-ply carbonless copy paper 25 permits per pack

Catalog # 99287

Size (in.) 8.5 x 11

Desc. Permit.

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work live Arc Flash Fact Sheet

OSHA IS CITING FOR ARC FLASH VIOLATIONS. KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS! NFPA 70E Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace, 2009
130.3 (C) Equipment Labeling
Equipment shall be field marked with a label containing the available incident energy or required level of PPE."

NFPA 70 National Electric Code, 2005

110.16 Flash Protection
Switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.

Arc Flash Hazard Categories & Personal Protection Requirements

Taken from NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

Hazard Category

Required Flash Protection Equipment*

Incident Energy
cal/cm2)

Hazard Category

Required Flash Protection Equipment*

Incident Energy
cal/cm2)

Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (natural fibers) Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Leather Gloves (as needed) Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Face Shield or Arc Flash Hood Hard Hat Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Leather Gloves Leather Work Shoes (as needed) Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Face Shield or Arc Flash Hood Hard Hat Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Leather Gloves Leather Work Shoes (as needed)

n/a

2*

4 3

Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood Hard Hat Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Leather Gloves & Leather Work Shoes Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Arc Flash Suit Jacket & Pants Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood Hard Hat & Arc-Rated Hard Hat Liner Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Arc-Rated Gloves Leather Work Shoes Arc-Rated Longsleeve Shirt & Long Pants (or Arc-Rated Coverall) Arc-Rated Arc Flash Suit Jacket & Pants Arc-Rated Arc Flash Hood Hard Hat & Arc-Rated Hard Hat Liner Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles Hearing Protection (Ear Canal Inserts) Arc-Rated Gloves Leather Work Shoes

25

40

* Arc Rating of PPE should correspond with the Hazard level and Incident Energy present. Voltage-rated gloves and other shock protection may also be required when working on exposed energized electrical parts.

For more information visit:

www.bradyid.com/arcflash
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