Workplace safety signs are important to warn employees, clients, and all individuals who might enter premises with potential hazards. Warning and caution signs will provide all the necessary instructions to help people stay safe. Make sure to put up safety signs that are in compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and various other workplace safety regulations. Herein, we discuss some warning signs that are required in a workplace.

Flammable or Combustible signs

The areas, spaces, and containers in a place of work with combustible and flammable liquids, vapors, and other substances need to be clearly marked.

Fire emergency signs

Another safety aspect at any place of work is to clearly identify spaces and areas that have fire hose cabinets and fire extinguishers. These areas must be marked properly using warning and caution signs. This will ensure that immediate and quick action is taken in the case of an emergency. Also, these signs will make the work of emergency personnel and employees take quick and proactive action to mitigate any potential disaster at the workplace.

First Aid signs

Another essential warning and caution sign in a workplace is for first aid. It is critical to mark out areas that have the essential First aid supplies. It is important that these are clearly visible so that anyone can easily locate the supplies at any time in the case of emergencies. Some important first aid signs include FIRST AID STATION signs, EYEWASH or SAFETY SHOWER signs, and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) signs.

Electrical Arc Flash Hazard signs

Arc flash accidents rarely happen but could be highly hazardous. This is why Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines make it mandatory to mark out the high-voltage areas with proper warning and caution signs. Switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, and meter socket enclosures must have signs marked with arc flash labels, especially when maintenance activities are going on. A few example signs in these situations include DANGER – BATTERY CHARGING AREA and DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE.

Emergency Exit signs

As per OSHA guidelines, emergency evacuation and exit ways are mandatory to be clearly visible at all times at any place of work. If the premises have doorways and passages that people would assume to be emergency exits, these need to be identified clearly as well. All the EXIT signs that have been authorized must be illuminated well so that these are visible at any time of the day. If these signs have self-illuminating features, it is better to deal with emergency cases when power has been shut.