Brady Worldwide Inc. introduces first effective Lockout/Tagout device for plug valves

User-friendly, cost-effective device helps process industries comply with OSHA 29 CFR §1910.147

Milwaukee, WI- Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) maintains its position as the world leader in lockout solutions with the launch of its latest product, the Plug Valve Lockout. As the first lockout device to easily and effectively secure a manually-actuated plug valve, the Plug Valve Lockout is a much-needed solution for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for controlling hazardous energy in the workplace. Until now, many installations had to resort to makeshift solutions to lock out their plug valves, which make up approximately 20 percent of the valves used by industry.

Brady will release the Plug Valve Lockout in four sizes, which together fit all of the popular plug valves from one to eight inches in diameter, including Cooper-Cameron, Dezurik, Flowserve, Homestead, Nordstrom and Xomox. The device effectively locks out the valve by securely covering the operating plug stem and preventing access to it. The base of the lockout device can remain in place once applied, and generally does not interfere with valve activation by wrench or removable handle. The device is compact in size, yet highly-visible and easy to use. It is made of durable, tamper-resistant materials and has suggested manufacturer list prices of $19.99 and $29.99.

The Plug Valve Lockout is a welcomed product for compliance with OSHA regulations, which focus on protecting employees from hazardous energy in the workplace. According to OSHA, the lockout/tagout standards are cited as the number one violation for general industry. OSHA estimates that the proper use of lockout/tagout devices would prevent approximately 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. If these injuries are avoided through lockout/tagout devices like the Plug Valve Lockout, companies will significantly cut their costs for both lost time and insurance, and improve productivity by minimizing equipment downtime.

For more information on the Plug Valve Lockout, visit www.bradyid.com/lockout.

About Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 7,800 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady’s fiscal 2008 sales were approximately $1.523 billion. More information about Brady Corporation is available at www.bradycorp.com and to learn more about Brady’s complete line of products and offers visit www.bradyid.com. In Canada visit www.bradycanada.com.

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March 24, 2009

BRADY launches LOCKOUT PRO^TM 3 Graphical Procedure Writing Software, the industry’s first lockout tagout procedure writing service available as a web based application.

Lower initial costs and internet accessibility make it easy to create and implement an OSHA compliant hazardous energy control lockout program.

Milwaukee, WI- BRADY launches LOCKOUT PRO^TM 3 Graphical Procedure Writing Software, the industry’s first lockout tagout procedure writing service available as a web based application.

Lower initial costs and internet accessibility make it easy to create and implement an OSHA compliant hazardous energy control lockout program.

MILWAUKEE - (March 24, 2009) -Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC), the world leader in lockout/tagout solutions, launches its newest version of the popular Lockout Pro software application with an industry first - an optional online Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) model. The latest version of this popular application provides easy to use templates to create an OSHA compliant hazardous energy control lockout program. Safety personnel who utilize these templates can quickly access a database of standard terms, graphics and information. When completed they can automatically translate their procedures into four different supported languages with the press of a button.

Lockout Pro online is always within reach of a Web Browser and users familiar with finding information via the internet will be able to access the application online, like Hotmail, or Google apps, and share procedures from any location.

Customers seeking to effectively manage their OSHA-compliant (1910.147) hazardous energy control lockout program recognize the value of instant accessibility the online version provides. In addition, companies subscribing to the online version benefit from initial cost savings with no license fees, no hardware or software costs, and no personnel needed to manage the application.

Customers pay on a monthly basis for the use of the application, while Brady manages the IT infrastructure. Every update Brady makes to the software is immediately available to users without them needing to download patches or install from discs onto numerous personal computers or servers.

In addition to worldwide access Lockout Pro Online users also experience improvements to efficiency, including the ability to select multiple procedures for batch printing saving frustration with this often time-consuming task.

Finally, procedures written using the OSHA compliant templates and defaults built into the program are not only easy to create but may also be translated instantly into the four different languages supported by the program.

For more information, to view a free demo, or to order LOCKOUT PRO ^TM 3 OGraphical Procedure Writing Software, go to www.bradyid.com/lockoutpro or call 888-311-0775.

Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 7,800 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady’s fiscal 2008 sales were approximately $1.523 billion. More information about Brady Corporation is available at www.bradycorp.com and to learn more about Brady’s complete line of products and offers visit www.bradyid.com . In Canada visit www.bradycanda.com.
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