Safety Labels

Safety labels are essential for regulatory compliance and workplace hazard communication across Ontario. These critical identifiers address requirements under WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), ensuring hazardous products carry legally mandated warnings, pictograms, and handling instructions. At Lux Label Labs, we engineer labels that meet Canadian standards for legibility, contrast, and durability—surviving real-world workplace conditions while protecting employees and maintaining regulatory adherence.

Canadian Regulatory Requirements

Safety labels in Canada must comply with multiple overlapping frameworks. WHMIS 2015 (aligned with GHS) mandates specific pictograms, signal words ("Danger" or "Warning"), hazard statements, and precautionary measures for hazardous products. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act requires permanent labelling for consumer goods, while Health Canada regulates pharmaceutical and medical device labels under the Food and Drugs Act. In food processing facilities, CFIA standards dictate sanitation and allergen warnings. Ontario workplaces must also satisfy the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding equipment warnings and hazard zones. Our labels incorporate all required elements with precise colour specifications (including GHS red/white/black contrasts) and bilingual text (English/French) where mandated.

Label Specifications

Compliant safety labels demand rigorous physical standards. WHMIS requires minimum dimensions scaled to container size—typically 50mm x 70mm for small containers—with critical elements like pictograms occupying at least 10% of the label area. Durability is non-negotiable: labels must withstand workplace exposure to moisture, chemicals, abrasion, and temperature extremes without fading or delaminating. We recommend permanent acrylic adhesives rated for 5+ years on industrial surfaces, with peel strength exceeding 1000g/in². All regulatory text must maintain 7pt minimum type size with high-contrast ratios (4.5:1 for standard text, 3:1 for large text per WCAG 2.1). Our production includes edge-sealing to prevent moisture ingress and UV-resistant inks to preserve colour integrity.

Industries Requiring These Labels

• Manufacturing: Chemical handling stations, machinery guards, and pipeline hazard markers in Ontario's automotive and chemical plants
• Construction: Equipment warning labels, fall-hazard signage, and electrical safety tags on Toronto-area job sites
• Healthcare: Biohazard containers, pharmaceutical storage, and sterilization equipment in GTA hospitals and labs
• Food Processing: Sanitation warnings, allergen handling zones, and equipment safety labels meeting CFIA standards in Ontario facilities
• Warehousing: Hazardous material storage aisles, forklift safety zones, and emergency equipment signage across Golden Horseshoe distribution centres

Material & Print Options

Not all substrates meet safety label demands. Our regulatory-compliant options include:

• Matte Vinyl: 4mil thickness with permanent adhesive—ideal for chemical resistance in manufacturing (meets ASTM D3330 adhesion standards)
• White Polyester: 3.5mil film with UV coating for outdoor equipment; withstands -40°C to 150°C temperature extremes
• BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene): Cost-effective moisture barrier for indoor use; suitable for food processing environments
• Industrial Paper: With aqueous coating for short-term warehouse applications (not recommended for chemical exposure)

All materials are printed using HP Indigo digital presses with Pantone-certified inks, ensuring GHS colour accuracy. Optional laminates add scratch and chemical resistance—explore our full materials guide for technical specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe with Canada-wide shipping. Explore our industrial label collections or custom roll options for high-volume applications.