Safety Signs OSHA 29 CFR 1910 145 PPT115

Topics • Danger Signs • Warning Signs • Caution Signs • Safety Signs •

Danger Signs • Danger signs are used to indicate immediate danger and that special

Warning Signs • Warning signs are normally orange and contain black lettering or symbols.

Caution Signs • Caution signs normally have a yellow background with black letters. •

Safety Signs • Safety signs usually have a white background with a green panel

Special Signs • Special signs such as biohazard signs are normally fluorescent orange or

Signs • Employees should be able to read and understand posted signs – especially

Summary • There are many different signs that can be present in a workplace

Summary • Employees need to pay attention to all signage posted in their workplace

Contact Information Health & Safety Training Specialists 1171 South Cameron Street, Room 324 Harrisburg,

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Safety Signs OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 145 PPT-115 -01 1

Topics • Danger Signs • Warning Signs • Caution Signs • Safety Signs • Special Signs PPT-115 -01 2

Danger Signs • Danger signs are used to indicate immediate danger and that special precautions are necessary. • Danger signs are usually red, black and white normally with room for words or symbols. • Employees should be given training regarding signs and the importance of heeding all of them – especially danger signs! PPT-115 -01 3

Warning Signs • Warning signs are normally orange and contain black lettering or symbols. • Used to warn against hazards that aren’t quite as serious as those requiring a danger sign, but are more serious than those requiring caution signs. PPT-115 -01 4

Caution Signs • Caution signs normally have a yellow background with black letters. • Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices. PPT-115 -01 5

Safety Signs • Safety signs usually have a white background with a green panel and white letters. • Letters used against the white background should be black. • Used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures. PPT-115 -01 6

Special Signs • Special signs such as biohazard signs are normally fluorescent orange or orange-red with letters and symbols of contrasting colors. • Biohazard signs alert employees that infectious agents with a risk of death, injury or illness are present. • Radiation signs contain the three bladed radiation symbol in black or magenta or red on a yellow background. PPT-115 -01 7

Signs • Employees should be able to read and understand posted signs – especially if English is not their primary language. • Employees should not remove any signs posted unless authorized by their Supervisor to do so. • Signs should not be defaced or otherwise damaged (this includes writing on them). • Damaged or unreadable signs should be removed and replaced as soon as possible. PPT-115 -01 8

Summary • There are many different signs that can be present in a workplace which denote different hazard levels. • Employees should become familiar with and understand the different signs used. • Employees who do not understand the meaning of any sign should contact their Supervisor. PPT-115 -01 9

Summary • Employees need to pay attention to all signage posted in their workplace and not remove or otherwise damage those signs. • Reading and heeding signs can be a matter of life or death! PPT-115 -01 10

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