a safety pin attachment has a contoured longitudinal center channel and at least three retainer members . the contour of the center channel allows for insertion of a wide range of safety pins therein . once positioned within the center channel , the retainer members may be urged together about the stationary wire of the safety pin , and an adhesive may be used to permanently secure the attachment to the safety pin . the attachment provides a gripping mass for the safety pin thereby facilitating handling of the safety pin . the attachment may have identifying indicia such as letters or numbers , or may have indicia having a tactile characteristic such as braille or a series of raised portions .