Shut-Off Labels

Labels should be placed directly on or next to shutoff switches, valves, disconnect points, pump controls and gas lines. Many facilities use options such as the emergency shut off arrow label or the gas main shut off arrow label to make emergency locations easy to find. OSHA also recommends making emergency shutdown points visible and unobstructed.

Common types include electrical shutoff labels, gas line shutoff labels, fuel pump shutoff markers and machine servicing labels. Examples include the electrical shock hazard shut off machine label and the fuel shut off switch label. Each helps workers quickly locate the correct emergency control.

Yes. OSHA and other safety standards require emergency controls and energy isolation points to be clearly marked. Using labels from our shut off labels page, such as the emergency shut off arrow safety label, supports compliance and improves worker safety. OSHA includes expectations for emergency disconnects in its control of hazardous energy guidelines.

Yes. Custom shutoff labels allow you to specify equipment names, emergency locations, valve numbers or unique directional arrows. You can start with a template such as the shut off before servicing label and adjust the layout to match your equipment or safety procedures. Custom labels help workers act quickly in urgent situations.