Herbert Post

VP Safety and Health at TradeSafe

Herbert Post brings more than 13 years of safety compliance experience rooted in heavy manufacturing and regulatory best practices.

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About Herbert

Herbert Post has more than 13 years of experience in safety compliance, with a background rooted in heavy manufacturing. Born in the Philadelphia area and raised in Houston in a family primarily employed in heavy manufacturing, he developed an early interest in factory processes and later focused that interest on workplace safety, compliance best practices, and updated regulations. Herb's work centers on helping professionals understand industrial safety topics, safety compliance, and regulatory standards. He is a self-described compliance geek who studies safety reports and regulatory interpretations. Outside of work, Herb spends time with his wife, two children, and their St. Bernard, Jose. He also enjoys racquetball and Dallas Cowboys football.

Articles by Herbert

ANSI Z535.4: Guide to Effective Product Safety Labeling

Published February 27, 2026

Stop “compliant but ignored” warnings. Learn ANSI Z535.4 label structure and decision-point placement so hazards are seen, understood, and avoided.

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ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color Code: Meaning, Compliance & Use

Published January 27, 2026

Understand ANSI Z535.1 safety colors and their meanings, OSHA alignment, and practical steps for facility-wide implementation.

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ANSI Z535 Standards: Complete Guide to Safety Signs & Labels

Published January 16, 2026

Explore ANSI Z535 standards for facilities and products, covering safety signage, labels, tags, manuals, and modern digital warnings.

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Fall Protection PPE Compliance Guide for Safety Managers (OSHA 1910.140 & 1926.104/105)

Published January 12, 2026

Falls keep costing lives and citations. This compliance guide helps safety managers build a clear program using fall protection PPE under OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.104/105.

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Inside Electrical Protective Equipment Standards: What 1926.97 & 1910.137 Require

Published October 24, 2025

Avoid electrical hazards and compliance mistakes. Find out how OSHA 1926.97 and 1910.137 define and regulate electrical protective equipment.

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The Hidden Crisis in LOTO Training: When Gaps in Safety Awareness Turn Fatal

Published September 26, 2025

Only a fraction of workplaces follow LOTO standards fully. Training gaps and poor safety awareness continue to fuel thousands of injuries and fatalities that could have been prevented each year.

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