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There are literally thousands of labeling applications. In addition, any one facility can have a multitude of labeling applications. And different industries have different labeling needs. We could not begin to list all the possibilities here. However, before purchasing a labeling machine it is a good idea to list the labeling applications in your facility. In other words, what do you want to label? In compiling your list you may want to divide your labeling requirements into categories that have similar characteristics. Here are a few examples of how labels are used: |
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| Temporary warehouse labels. | There are a number of alternatives for temporary warehouse labeling. Paper labels with removable adhesive are an economical choice. Other options include magnetic labels and static cling labels. |
| Low temperature labels. | Label materials and adhesives are available that are designed to work in cold weather, cold storage and even for labels applied to items stored in liquid nitrogen. |
| Emergency labels. | What do you do when the power goes out and employees and visitors need information that helps them respond appropriately? Glow-in-the-dark labels are an example of emergency labels. They allow information to be displayed when there is a power failure. |
| Low light labels. | When the information on labels needs to be visible under low light conditions, or from long distances, then reflective label materials are appropriate. Reflective labeling supplies are available in a variety of colors and produce high visibility labels and signs. |
| Labeling storage tanks. | Storage tanks may require a variety of labels. Large tanks may require large format labels that can be read from a distance. Long labels can be made for use with the gauge that shows how full the storage tank is. |
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Ways Businesses Use A Labeling Machine
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Manufacturing
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Quality
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1. Pipe markers
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113. Flow chart processes
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2. Machine controls
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114. Process awareness poster
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3. Production tracking
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115. Banners in assembly line
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4. Equipment labels
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116. Department identification
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5. Operating instructions
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117. Collision area signs
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6. Quality control tags
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118. Inspection report files
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7. Assembly line classification
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119. Insturment labeling
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8. Process control instructions
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Construction
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9. Tooling information
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120. Tool Identification
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10. Tool/Parts cribs
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121. Gang boxes
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11. Raw materials
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122. Mobile office
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12. Inspection certifications
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123. Hard Hats
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13. Assembly instructions
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124. Emergency phone systems
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14. Gear labels
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125. Safety proceedures
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15. Gauge Identification
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126. Hazard warnings
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16. Cable Flagging
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127. Supply locations
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17. Hoist operating instructions
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128. Repair proceedures
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18. Job Tracking
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129. Vehicle lettering / labels
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19. Operating guidelines
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130. Material delivery signs
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20. Production charts
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131. Insturment labeling
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21. Work-in-progress
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132. Field equipment
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22. Scrap bins
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Engineering
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23. Parts-in-progress tags
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133. Project scheduling
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24. Time card slots
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134. PERT charts
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25. Production control boards
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135. Gantt charts
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26. Capacity planning board
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136. Presentation charts
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27. Locker labels
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137. Immediate drawings
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28. Hard Hats
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138. Training flip charts
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Warehouse/Distribution
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139. Schematics
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29. Vertical/Horizontal racking
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Utilities
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30. Vertical/Horizontal Shelving
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140. Equipment labels
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31. Part Bins
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141. Vehicle identification
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32. Modular drawer bins
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142. Transformers
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33. Drawer pulls
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143. Pole labels
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34. Cabinets
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144. Switches
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35. Containers
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145. Cable marking
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36. Drums
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146. Mail Bins
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37. Lot numbers
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147. Quality charts
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38. Aisle markers
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148. Tool cribs
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39. Storage requirements
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149. Part Bins
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40. Handling procedures
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150. Rack/Shelf labels
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41. Pallet labels
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151. Wire markings
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42. Equipment labels
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152. Color-coding
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43. Drawer dividers
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153. Gas meters
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44. Flow racks
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154. Electrical meters
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45. Color-coded control Systems
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155. Control Panels
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46. Bar codes
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156. Regulators
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47. Shipping labels
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157. Junction boxes
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48. Directional signs
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158. Jacks
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49. Dated materials
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159. Fuses / Circuit Breakers
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50. Informational charts
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160. Component parts I.D.
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51. Shipping/Receiving dock signs
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161. Emergency procedures
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52. Loading dock
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162.
Motor Control Centers
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53. Office hours
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Government
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54. File cabinets
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163. Record storage
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55. Parking slip slots
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164. Library classification
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56. Floor labeling
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165. Service information
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Maintenance
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166. Office directories
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57. Chemical storage
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167. Filing procedures
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58. Cleaning solvents
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168. Files
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59. Service parts storage
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169. Voting machine instructions
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60. Asset management
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170. Public notices
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61. Repair tags
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171. Tax records
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62. Service procedures
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172. Fair exhibits
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63. Parts identification
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173. Vehicle Lettering / I.D.
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64. Schematics
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174. Security badges
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65. Tooling information
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175. Museum exhibits
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66. Supply tags
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Schools
and Universities
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67. Test procedures
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176.
Band Instruments
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68. Tool storage
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177.
Dormitory Rules
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69. Precaution signs
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178.
Laboratory Equipment
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70. Inspection procedures
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179.
Athletic Equipment
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71. Quality control regulations
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180.
Activity Schedules
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72. Assembly instructions
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181.
Teacher & Student Desks
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73. Meters
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182.
Room Numbers
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74. Instruments
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183.
Gym Lockers
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75. Supply cabinets / bins
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184.
Library Shelves
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76. Cleaning instructions
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185. Bumper Stickers
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77. Job scheduling
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Laboratories
/ Hospitals
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78. Job assignments
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186. Instruments
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79.Equipment
Identification
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187. Asset tracking
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Building
Services
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188. Specimen labeling
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80. Heating controls
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189. Equipment labels
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81. Air conditioning controls
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190. Instruction labels
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82. Security instructions
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191. Test tubes
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83. Elevator instructions
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192. Shelf labels
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84. Exit information
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193. Directional information
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85. Fire extinguisher operation
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194. Supplies / Chemicals
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86. Floor / Building directories
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195. Clean up procedures
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87. Emergency evacuation signs
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196. Station assignments
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88. Boiler room equipment
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197. Presentation visuals
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89. Fuse boxes / Circuilt Breakers
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198. Promotional posters
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90. Directional signs
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199. Bar codes for material mgnt
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91. Mail boxes
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200. Medical records
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92. Public address system controls
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201. Library tags
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93. Out of service signs
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202. Apparatus labels
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94. Parking Signs
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203. Name tags
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95. Recycle bins
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204. Pharmaceutical supplies
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96. First aid Instructions
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205. Hazardous waste disposal
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97. Cleaning instructions
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206. Medical waste
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98. Door labels / Window lettering
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207. Door signage
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Quality
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208. In/Out boards
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99. Directional Signs
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209.
Emergency signage
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100. SPC/SQC
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210. Message boards
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101. QFD
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211. First aid information
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102. Advanced quality process
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Power
Plants / Refineries
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103. Employee communication
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212. Fuel Lines
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104. Quality performance standards
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213. Control Panels
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105.
Annual planning session
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214. Motor Control Centers
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106. Displays
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215.
Conduit
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107. Clean up procedures
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216. Safety Warnings
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108. Performance tracking
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217. Steam Lines
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109. Employee training
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218.
Pulverizers / Feeders
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110. Meeting announcements
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219.
Valves
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111. Quality messages
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220.
Piping / Tubing
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112.
Charting line production
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221.
Operating Proceedures
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222.
Lockout Proceedures
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