Laboratory Sign & Inspection Database

Mark PierroUniversity at Buffalo | Environment, Health & Safety

Topics

● App to make lab door signs (and how to get a copy)

● New version in development (with live demo)

● Other applications of the app

● How to build your own app (and associated costs)

Previous Used Caution Signs

Previous Used Caution Signs

Previous Used Caution Signs

Up to 8 cautionary signs can be displayed along with the NFPA diamond

Specific warnings & special instructions can be listed, as well as items for emergency responders

Space for primary emergency contact info along with 2 alternates & a 24 HrEmergency number

Cleaning services can be restricted, if desired

New Sign Design

Lab Door Sign Creator Program

FileMaker Pro Application

Self-running (do not need FileMaker Pro)

Can run locally or on network; (do not need administrator rights to install)

Drag & Drop from the “Symbol Selector” Window to one of the eight spaces on the sign

Drag & Drop to rearrange

Additional information can be added under each symbol

Health, Flammability & Instability values can be entered on the NFPA diamond

Special Hazards can also be included (with descriptions)

Customized warnings can be added (or choose from the drop down list)

Information for Emergency Responders can be included

Room Number, Building Name & Lab Name

Emergency Contact information

24 Hour Emergency number

If desired, drag “No Cleaner” symbol to restrict custodial services

Footer can be customized

Preview Sign & Print

● Print on standard paper

● Laminate (5 mil)

● Double-stick tape to mount

Finishing…

Sign List – keep track of signs made

Additional Layouts

Additional Layouts

Lab Contacts

Specialty Sign:

Radioactive Sealed Sources Only

Specialty Sign:

X-Ray Equipment

PI’s filled submitted worksheet on what hazards were in their labs

Switched to online form to collect sign information

http://www.buffalo.edu/facilities/ehs/lab-safety/lab-door-signs/downloads.htmlbuffalo.edu/facilities/ehs/lab-safety/lab-door-signs/downloads.html

Version 1 available to download at:

Version 2

Version 2 Sign Maker with Lab Inspections

Lab Inspection Form – Choose Findings from drop-down list or enter free-form.

Pictures can be added to the form

Demo

FileMaker Licensing Options – visit website for details

FileMaker Licensing Options – visit website for details

Also built with FileMaker Pro

Version 1 available at

buffalo.edu/facilities/ehs/lab-safety/lab-door-signs/downloads.html

Laboratory Door Sign Creator

University at Buffalo | Environment, Health & Safety

Mark Pierrompierro@buffalo.edu

(Version 2 coming soon)