Pinch Point Labels

Pinch point and hand hazard labels

The pictogram does the work when the operator is moving fast.

Warning Pinch Point - 6" x 4"

Premade WARNING Pinch Point machinery label with hand and gear pictogram.

Danger Pinch Point - 6" x 4"

Premade DANGER Pinch Point machinery label with hand and gear pictogram.

Warning Keep Hands Out Of Machinery - 6" x 4"

Premade WARNING label for guarded machinery openings and access panels.

Related crush and blade hazards

Most machines need more than one hazard called out.

Warning Crush Hazard - 6" x 4"

Premade WARNING Crush Hazard label for presses, lifts and closing mechanisms.

Danger Crush Hazard - 6" x 4"

Premade DANGER Crush Hazard label for presses, lifts and closing mechanisms.

Warning Crush Risk - 6" x 4"

Premade WARNING Crush Risk label with gear pictogram for rotating machinery.

Danger Crush Risk - 6" x 4"

Premade DANGER Crush Risk label with gear pictogram for rotating machinery.

Warning Moving Blade - 6" x 4"

Premade WARNING Moving Blade label for saws, shears and cutting equipment.

Danger Moving Blade - 6" x 4"

Premade DANGER Moving Blade label for saws, shears and cutting equipment.

Custom machine wording

Call out the specific guard, station or procedure in your own words.

Custom Warning Label - 6" x 4"

Type your own message under a fixed ANSI WARNING header. Up to three lines, printed on durable vinyl.

Custom Danger Label - 6" x 4"

Type your own message under a fixed ANSI DANGER header. Up to three lines, printed on durable vinyl.

Material and size specs

Material

Industrial pressure sensitive vinyl, 3.0 mil, with UV stable overlaminate

Outdoor life

Rated 5+ years outdoors, indoor and outdoor use

Resistance

UV, chemical, smear and tear resistant

Standard size

6" x 4" die cut, landscape

Format

ANSI Z535.4 signal word panel with hazard pictogram

Adhesive

Permanent acrylic, bonds to painted steel, stainless and powder coat

Environment

Oil, coolant and washdown resistant, indoor or outdoor

Turnaround

1 to 2 business days in production

WARNING or DANGER on a pinch point

ANSI Z535.4 reserves DANGER for a hazard that will cause death or serious injury if the person is exposed, and WARNING for a hazard that could. Most guarded pinch points on a conveyor or roller carry WARNING. An unguarded nip point on a running drive, where contact means an amputation, is DANGER.

If you are not sure, look at what happens when the guard is off and the machine is running. That is the condition the label has to speak to.

Placement that actually gets read

Put the label at the hazard, in the line of sight of the person reaching in, not on the back of the frame. Keep it off hinges, latches and flexing guard panels. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol before applying and press from the center out with a squeegee.

Frequently asked questions

Does OSHA require pinch point labels?

OSHA 1910.212 requires machine guarding, and 1910.145 governs the format of hazard marking. Labels do not replace a guard, but they are expected practice at points of operation and are commonly cited during machine safety reviews.

What size are pinch point labels?

Our stock size is 6" x 4" landscape, which stays readable at normal operator distance while still fitting on a guard panel.

Will the adhesive survive oil and washdown?

Yes. The permanent acrylic adhesive and laminate are built for industrial environments including oil mist, coolant and routine washdown.

Can I add my equipment number to the label?

Yes. Use the custom WARNING or DANGER option and type up to three lines under the fixed ANSI header.

Need a different label?

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