The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration places a heavy value on accident preventions signs and tags. All signs and tags must be properly created, have appropriate lettering and colors, and follow standard hazard definitions. In order … Continue reading
Signs, safety signs, and safety visuals are the cornerstone of a good safety plan. Compliant signage which is properly maintained is both the first and last line of defense against most potential hazards in a facility. They are a constant … Continue reading
At any place of business, it can be expected that safety signs will be posted in plain sight warning both employees and the general public of potential hazards of all kinds. These signs are strategically placed to allow anyone who … Continue reading
The purpose of a preventive maintenance program is to help stop equipment from breaking down and malfunctioning before it begins to show signs of wear. A good preventive maintenance program includes multiple checks of the equipment over multiple time periods. … Continue reading
Accident prevention signs and tags are seen throughout any workplace. These signs include danger signs, caution signs, hazard signs, safety instruction signs, vehicle signs, evacuation signs, and any other workplace signs which warn employees of potential hazards. When creating these … Continue reading
Safety signs and tags must, at minimum, meet basic OSHA standards. OSHA sign and tag regulations can be found in Standard 1910.145. This standard covers the basic requirements for all signs. But just because a sign meets the requirements set … Continue reading
Creating lockout tagout procedures is never an easy task. It is difficult to calculate the potential energization of machines and equipment, and if a machine is miscalculated, the resulting damage could be fatal. OSHA created Standard 1910.147 as a guideline … Continue reading
OSHA takes evacuation very seriously. In the event of a true emergency, the only thing which may be able to protect life and prevent serious injury is a well designed, clearly labeled, and properly maintained evacuation route. And as the … Continue reading
Every year, June is labeled National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, and as such employers all across the country focus in on safety. Each company does this in a different way, but most try to ensure employees understand … Continue reading
OSHA has set very specific guidelines for safety signs and tags. The basics for these guidelines can be found in Standard 1910.145. It is important to keep in mind, however, that these are just the basic guidelines and that interspersed … Continue reading