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OSHA Safety Signs and Labels

If a hazard cannot be eliminated, get the safety signs and labels out. All potential hazards must be clearly identified and provide pertinent, accurate information and warnings. There are four types of safety signs and labels or OSHA "signal words," as mandated by ANSI Z535.4:

Danger Signs: a DANGER sign or label indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited in use for only the most extreme of situations. Danger signs should be consistent in appearance and blatantly posted.

Warning Signs: a WARNING sign is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution Signs: a CAUTION sign is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury, or could result in equipment damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Notice/Safety Signs: a NOTICE or SAFETY sign provides general information that is instructional or relevant to a building, area, machine, vehicle or equipment. The information is not crucial for safety, but is important.

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