10 Must-Have Signs & Labels for OSHA Safety Compliance

According to OSHA’s Specifications for Accident Prevention, employers must indicate and define potential hazards around the workplace. Safety signs and labels are easy and effective ways to communicate warnings and comply with OSHA safety standards.

Here are the top 10 common workplace safety signs and labels for OSHA safety compliance:

1. Exit Route Signs
   According to OSHA regulations, emergency exits and evacuation pathways must be clearly marked at all times. If you have doorways or other passages that could be mistaken for exits, make sure they’re clearly marked. All authorized EXIT signs must be visible, illuminated (using a light source or self-illuminating feature), and distinct in color. Signs must clearly read “EXIT” in letters no less than 6”(H) x ¾” (W).
2. Fire Safety Signs
   It’s crucial to identify where you store your extinguishers and fire hoses in order to guarantee a quick response from emergency personnel in the event of an emergency. Additionally, displaying the right signs ensures OSHA compliance.
3. Electrical Hazard Signs
   An arc flash accident can be extremely dangerous or deadly in some cases. Because of that, OSHA requires organizations to identify high-voltage areas in their facilities and mark them appropriately with signage. According to NFPA 70E-2012, switchboards, meter socket enclosures, panelboards, and motor control centers need to be marked with arc flash labels during maintenance.
4. Machine Safety Signs
   Help employees stay alert when working around heavy machinery or other equipment that could result in personal injury.
5. Confined Space Signs
   Alert employees about areas where permits or special instructions are required for safe entry.
6. Lockout Labels
   Electrical Safety Labels such as Lockout and Arc Flash Labels are extremely durable vinyl labels that won’t come off easily. The adhesive-backed electrical labels can be applied to any curved or flat surface (for example, fuse or switch boxes), or anywhere larger signs won’t fit. We offer electrical labels in many different sizes and with several different wordings (English/Spanish).
7. Chemical Safety Signs
   Chemical hazards signs are used to communicate warnings, relevant information, and locations for the safe disposal of chemicals, as well as spill response and cleanup procedures. Don’t forget to make your signs NFPA 704 or OSHA compliant, as well.
8. GHS Labels
   Your facility can easily identify hazardous items with GHS Pictogram labels.
9. Protective Wear Signs
   Promote safe personal practices at your workplace with PPE signs that comply with OSHA, ANSI, and other safety regulations. Additionally, a variety of materials and sizes are available, including aluminum, vinyl, and plastic.
10. Forklift Signs
    Remind employees to stay alert and watch out for forklifts around your facilities.

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