Warning Labels
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WarningByLabels Fred Dosmann, Dec-O-Art In 2002, the NATM Risk Management Sub-Committee of the Technical Committee initiated the development of a series of 17 generic warning labels for small- and medium-sized trailers with the valuable assistance of Weinstein Associates and DecO-Art. Weinstein Associates tested the NATM labels using a 3rd party testing facility with a cross-section of the general public for clarity and comprehension in accordance with established procedures of the American National Standards Institute and certified as adequate in conformity with the ANSI testing requirements. This test procedure is intended to give manufacturers the best liability protection in the market. According to Fred Dosmann, Dec-O-Art, extensive consideration was given to the construction of these labels to make sure they had a minimum of five years outdoor durability. It was determined that the labels would be constructed with a five to seven year outdoor durable 2 mil Cast vinyl material with a gloss polyester laminate and the graphics would be screen printed for maximum longevity. The labels produced have become the industry standard due to their high quality, durable material and specified types of lettering and ink. Because of this testing and certification, NATM labels are distinct and have important advantages over all others in the marketplace addressing the same hazards.
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November/December 2016
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