Equipment Identification: What to Check Before Ordering

What the official source says

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 requires identifiable equipment markings for workplace safety accountability on job sites.

Where to read the exact wording

Read the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the official wording. Before ordering equipment markings, confirm the current requirement with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Ask about your particular equipment and situation so you can settle the details before choosing a tag or preparing its text.

Keep your purchasing decisions separate from your questions about the requirement. A product description can help you compare an item’s features, but you should confirm the current requirement with the Ontario Ministry of Labour before deciding what to order. Bring a draft of your proposed wording to make that conversation more useful.

Questions to bring to the authority

• How does the equipment identification requirement apply to my situation?
• Which equipment should I discuss with you before ordering markings?
• What information should the identification include?
• Are there requirements for the marking’s format, dimensions or location?
• How can I check whether my proposed wording addresses the current requirement?
• Where can I read any additional wording relevant to my equipment?

What businesses commonly order and why

Equipment and asset tags are a practical choice for clear identification and tidy presentation. You might order tags showing an equipment name, an internal asset number or your business name. Choose the wording around the information your team needs to recognise and distinguish individual items, after confirming the requirement with the authority.

Consider Durable Equipment & Asset Tags - Aluminum | Compliance Lettering when comparing options for your equipment. Review the product details and available choices against your intended use. The purpose of that comparison is to find a suitable identification product with a clear, consistent appearance.

Before placing your order, make a list of the equipment names and identifiers you want printed. Check spelling, repeated numbers and any differences between similar items. Consistent wording can make a set of tags easier for your team to read. Keep a copy of your final order text so future purchases can follow the same naming style.

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