Field Labeling

• For fastest response, call Intertek's National Field Labeling Program Hotline at 1-800-WORLDLAB
• An ETL Field Evaluated label, provided by Intertek, is proof that your product complies with nationally accepted safety requirements.
• When an inspector or building official “red tags” unlabeled equipment, that product may not be operated until all applicable product safety requirements have been met.

Field Labeling

By fully understanding the field labeling process, you can ensure that you are well prepared to spot unlabeled equipment and get it evaluated and labeled quickly.

According to OSHA workplace safety requirements called out in 29 CFR Section 1910.303 and the National Electric Code (NEC) – NFPA 70:2002– Article 90.7 and 110.2 … all “conductors of electricity” must be “approved,” “identified,” “listed” or “labeled”. In accordance with these requirements, if your local electrical inspector or building official finds installed equipment that does not comply with electrical product safety standards, that product will not be approved for use until all applicable product safety requirements have been met.

During the field labeling process our engineers will evaluate your product for the following:

Risk of Fire

• Proper design/construction/voltage
• Properly sized components
• Appropriate non-combustible enclosures
• Over-current/Overload protection & sizing

Risk of Shock

• 30Vrms/60Vdc
• Protection against accessibility
• Appropriate enclosures
• Articulated Finger Probe
• Grounding

Risk of Mechanical Hazards

• Pinch points/sharp points/Tip Hazard
• Accessibility to moving parts - Crushing and Tearing Hazards
• Appropriate Enclosures/Guards
• Appropriate warnings and labels
• Risk of High Current/Energy

Markings

• Manufacturer/Model No./Electrical Ratings
• Caution markings
• Risk of Fire/Shock/Mechanical Hazards
• Caution markings relevant to hazards within the installation site

Compliance to applicable electrical, technical, and mechanical safety standards

• ANSI B155.1-1994 – Packaging Machinery
• ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1 – Circuit Breaker Switches
• ANSI/UL 1008 – Transfer Switches
• ANSI/UL 508:1999 – Industrial Control Equipment
• NFPA 70:2002 – National Electric Code (NEC)
• NFPA 79:2002 – Safety of Industrial Machinery
• UL 508a: 2001 – Industrial Control Panels
• UL 61010C-1: 2002 – Process Control Equipment
• UL 61010A-1: 2002 – Measurement, Control, Laboratory Equipment

Once your equipment is found to be in compliance, the ETL Field Evaluated label will be applied. Our proprietary ETL Field Evaluated label tells inspectors that your product complies with nationally accepted standards. It will also reflect your unique serial number that is recorded in your report. If you have a question regarding your equipment, your serial number enables us to access your information quickly.

Why Intertek?

Speed and expertise. Our engineers are familiar with your product as well as the applicable electrical safety requirements that your unlabelled product must meet. They can quickly and cost-effectively expedite the field labeling process to secure the approval of your local or state inspector.

We are continually involved with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ); attending their meetings and forums to gain a complete understanding of what inspectors need and want. During each field evaluation, we will contact the local inspector and communicate our intended process to ensure the AHJ will be completely satisfied.

We have added new inspectors in your region. Contact us today to begin the field labeling process.