10 tips for finding the right safety signs for your business

Tips for Safety Signage:

The leaders in visual safety.

Most companies can benefit from the use of safety signs.

Reduce workplace accidents

Avoid potential fines from OSHA & others

Keep workplace free of clutter and other hazards

Sometimes though, knowing what signs are needed and where to find

them can be difficult...

-- - --

- --X

These 10 Tips will help make the job easier when creating safer areas in

your facility.

1. Identify areas that may need safety signs.

This means auditing your facility for all hazards and potential dangers.

(Be sure to consider areas that are used by both employees and visitors.)

1. Identify areas... (continued)

Common potential hazards include:

• Machinery

• Electrical panels

• Aisles

• Forklift zones

• Hazardous waste areas

• Potentially slippery surface areas

2. Pinpoint potential safety hazards

Determine what the hazards could be.

For example:

Dangerous fluids could result in potential hazardous spills.

Fluids could also create ‘slip and fall’ hazards.

3. Determine what message to convey.

Match the message on your signage to the danger posed by the hazard.

It is ideal to convey a short, clear message.

4. Consider the signage placement.

Post signs where they can be easily seen. Location is very important.

• The sign needs to warn BEFORE the danger area is reached

• Do not post signs near visually cluttered areas

5. Determine sign type, color, size & shape.

Ask yourself- What type of sign best suits the area and message?

... Wall sign? Floor sign? Standing sign?

For example:

A safety goggles reminder- Place at eye level

6. Understanding OSHA warning messages.

: Imminent danger of serious injury or death

OSHA recommends using these stylized headers in the following scenarios:

: Potential danger of serious injury or death

: Potential danger of injury

: Important, but non-hazardous information

7. Locate a reputable signage provider.

Not all sign companies are the same.

You may want to consider:

• Printed sign durability and longevity?

• Sign customization possibilities?

• Positive customer feedback?

• Their understanding of safety signage?

8. Clearly communicate your needs.

Once you find a company to work with, communicate your needs and expectations clearly, and document it!

Representatives from companies that are familiar with safety signage will likely understand the needs of your facility and will be able to make helpful recommendations to ensure all safety needs are being properly met.

9. Post signs in easy-to-see locations.

Once your signs arrive- post them in clear view.

• Place them in such a way that they can’t be overlooked or missed.

• Ask others on your team if they notice them easily.

10. Monitor your signage often.

• Keep your signs clean and highly visible.

• Are your signs holding up to physical demands? If not seek alternative and more durable solutions.

• Do they need relocating for better visibility or awareness?

Looking for signage?We’ve got you covered.

We here at Creative Safety Supply work with companies both large and small to help with their safety and signage needs.

With a full sign shop in-house, we offer a large library of popular signs online for you to choose from, or you can customize -or- even create a completely unique sign from scratch, all at no extra charge!

We also carry a host of other safety tools and products, so be sure to check out our website for more information - CreativeSafetySupply.com.

We’re here to help.

www.creativesafetysupply.com

1-866-777-1360

call us toll-free:

or visit us online at:

The leaders in visual safety.