1. Specifications For Accident Prevention Signs And Tags 1910.145

2. Definition
Sign – Surface on prepared for the warning of, or safety instructions of, industrial workers or members of the public who may be exposed to hazards.
Excludes – News releases, safety posters and bulletin boards.

3. Sign Classification
Danger
Caution
Safety Instruction

4. Danger Signs No variation in sign design.
Employees shall be instructed that danger signs indicate Immediate danger & special precautions are necessary.

5. Caution Signs
Used to warn against potential hazards or caution against unsafe work practices
Employees shall be instructed that caution signs indicate Possible Hazard and proper precautions should be taken.

6. Safety Instruction
Used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures

7. Sign Design Rounded or Blunt corners
No sharp edges, burrs, or splinters

8. Slow Moving Vehicle Fluorescent yellow-orange triangle
Dark red reflective border
Used only on vehicles moving 25 mph or less

9. Sign Wording Easily read and concise Easily Understood
Positive, not negative in wording
Accurate

10. Biological Hazard Warn of actual or potential hazard
Identify equipment, containers, rooms and materials that contain hazards or contaminated.

11. Tags Contain signal word Readable at five feet
Use pictograph, text or both
Employees informed on meaning

12. Tags

13. Thank you
Proceed with caution