Safety container

Abstract

A safety container can include a hazard indicator located on an external surface thereof. The hazard indicator can include indicia to convey to personnel in the vicinity the nature of the hazard posed by the materials stored in the safety container. The hazard indicator can be made, at least in part, of a reflective material, preferably a retroreflective material. The indicator is disposed on the exterior surface of the safety container to help personnel locate the safety container in low light situations and to indicate the nature of the contents stored in the safety container, especially in situations where the safety container is located in a room where there is smoke or low light. The safety container can be in the form of a safety cabinet or a portable safety can, for example.

1 . A safety container for storing hazardous material, the safety container comprising:
 an enclosure defining an opening and a cavity for storing the hazardous material, the enclosure including an external surface; and   an indicator disposed on the external surface of the enclosure, the indicator including indicia configured to convey information about the hazardous material stored in the enclosure, the indicator including at least a portion comprising a reflective material.   
     
     
         2 . The safety container of  claim 1 , wherein the indicia comprises a writing. 
     
     
         3 . The safety container of  claim 1 , wherein the indicia comprises a graphical symbol. 
     
     
         4 . The safety container of  claim 2 , wherein the indicia comprises a graphical symbol. 
     
     
         5 . The safety container of  claim 1 , wherein the indicia comprises a reflective material. 
     
     
         6 . The safety container of  claim 5 , wherein the reflective material is retroreflective 
     
     
         7 . The safety container of  claim 1 , wherein the reflective material is retroreflective. 
     
     
         8 . The safety container of  claim 6 , wherein the retroreflective material has a coefficient of retroreflection of at least 35 candelas per foot candle per square foot. 
     
     
         9 . The safety container of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second indicator disposed on the external surface of the enclosure.   
     
     
         10 . The safety container of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a door rotatably attached to the enclosure, the door movable between an open position and a closed position, the door configured to selectively cover at least part of the opening of the enclosure when in the closed position; and   wherein the indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the door.   
     
     
         11 . The safety container of  claim 10 , wherein door includes a top end, and the indicator is disposed adjacent the top end of the door.