One of the defining features of humanity that separates us from other life forms is our ability to create language - not only verbal but written. Plants use chemicals, animals verbalize and rely on ...

Workplace signage is important, but what about the labeling on the equipment itself? How do these labels factor into worker safety, and how do they differ from safety messages in the workplace? I had ...

The accurate interpretation of safety signs is crucial to prevent injuries and save lives. OSHA has set industry standards that clearly define what a safety sign is, how it should be used, and where ...

Since the European Union’s main aims include consumer protection and ensuring product safety, you might be forgiven for thinking that the EU’s rules in those areas would be clear and straightforward.

More and more, consumers want to know more about where their food came from, while food and beverage suppliers want to be able to trace product through the chain for food safety purposes, both ...

Roughly nine years ago, while serving as Vice President for Food Safety at the world’s largest food retailer, I surveyed how many different date labels were used by food producers to convey that food ...