We’ve all seen them…
- “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.”
- “Caution: Do not eat toner.”
…well, maybe not ALL of us have seen those in particular, but I’ve developed a special fondness (read kink) for the design and intention of warning labels. The “birth” of the warning label, if you will, was created to not only protect the end user from any danger of misuse, but to also provide some level of legal protection for the manufacturer. In other words, “When hazards cannot be completely removed by design, the next step is to provide a “guard,” a physical means of reducing the danger.” – Marc Green PhD, Visual Expert Human Factors.
Researching the psychological and legal history of a warning label is fascinating, but this doesn’t even begin to take into account the sheer ENTERTAINMENT value of these suckers! Heck, you can even make your own with this snazzy little Warning Label Generator.
In the meantime, here is my growing collection of warning labels that have caught my eye while I’ve been operating large machinery, holding the wrong end of a chainsaw…and yes…while eating toner.
If you have any to share, please send them my way!
Debroah says:
Thanks for your handy post. In recent times, I have come to understand that the actual symptoms of mesothelioma are caused by your build up connected fluid between your lining of your lung and the chest cavity. The sickness may start while in the chest vicinity and spread to other limbs. Other symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include fat reduction, severe inhaling and exhaling trouble, temperature, difficulty ingesting, and irritation of the face and neck areas. It ought to be noted that some people with the disease never experience any kind of serious signs or symptoms at all.
Jan 14, 2009, 8:31 pm