subject: I.D. Holders Are A Necessary Part of Workplace Security [print this page] I.D. Holders Are A Necessary Part of Workplace Security
I.D. holders might not be the most exciting things on the planet. All things considered, they could be among the most boring. After all, it's hard to find a simple piece of plastic that holds an I.D. card terribly interesting under any circumstances. But I.D. holders are an important necessity for many people in today's world.
There's no getting around the fact that concerns about school and workplace violence, terrorism and other crimes have increased in recent years. In response, many employers, schools and other organizations have instituted a requirement that employees, students and visitors wear identification at all times when on the premises. I.D. holders are necessary to contain I.D. cards and keep them on visible display.
I.D. holders come in many forms. They can be attached to badge reels, lanyards, pocket clips and pinbacks. Which design is the right one to use depends on how the I.D. holders will be used.
Many people choose lanyards as a convenient means to keep I.D. badges at a convenient, easily readable level while at the same time keeping the hands free for necessary tasks. Plastic sleeves designed as I.D. holders attach to the lanyards and contain the I.D. cards or other documents.
Lanyards are available in a variety of styles, colors and prices. The vast range is sure to fit just about any price and quality requirements for I.D. holders.
Badge reels, available in economy or heavy duty styles, are an excellent alternative for those who don't want or are unable to wear lanyards. Badge reels hold I.D. documents in a plastic holder, just like a lanyard. But the I.D. holder connect to retractable cords attached to the reels. Instead of being worn around the neck like a lanyard, badge reels get clipped to a belt or pocket. That still keeps the I.D. holders conveniently at the ready. Badge reels also allow I.D. holders to be extended for use in key card readers or for easy viewing of I.D. cards.
Some wearers prefer I.D. holders that clip to a shirt or jacket pocket. This style has the advantage of not damaging clothing and being generally unobtrusive to use. Their main disadvantage is that they can be easier to lose than other types of I.D. holders.
For a secure hold, pinback I.D. holders pin I.D. badges to clothing. This greatly reduces the likelihood of losing I.D. cards, but also can damage clothing. That factor makes these I.D. holders offers a more secure hold than clip-on holders, it also can damage clothing, something many people refuse to accept.
For specific uses, more specialized I.D. holders can be ordered as well. Police badge holders, for example, are designed specifically to accommodate the shape of law enforcement badges. Waterproof I.D. holders keep the I.D. cards of boaters, surfers, fishermen and others who are regularly on the water clean and dry.
For the fashion forward, the designer fashion industry produces designer I.D. holders, often built into custom organizers and purses. While they may be somewhat more fashion-appropriate, these types of I.D. holders have designer price tags to match.
It's not hard to find I.D. holders to suit just about any need with just a little research. The ones that fasten onto lanyards and/or badge reels are the most popular. For most people, badge reels and lanyards are the most convenient way to carry I.D. holders at work or school. It's easy to wear a lanyard or badge reel attached to a simple I.D. holder that meets the requirements of keeping the needed I.D. or other documents visible and easily accessible at all times.
