--- title: Compliant OSHA Safety Signs Infographic | DuraLabel description: "\"OSHA Safety Signs Infographic\"" image: https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-a-compliant-osha-safety-sign-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.png --- [Skip to content](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/infographics/osha-safety-signs-infographic#main-content) - [Home](https://www.duralabel.com/) - > - [Resources](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/resources) - > - [Infographics](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/infographics) - > - OSHA Safety Signs Infographic # OSHA Safety Signs Infographic **Updated on:** October 4, 2024 1 MINUTE READ **Published on:** Feb 03, 2023 ![](https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-a-compliant-osha-safety-sign-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.png)   The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) was established "to [ensure employee safety and health](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/articles/five-ways-to-meet-osha-requirements-for-safety-signage/) in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments." OSHA continues to strive towards making the workplace as safe as possible-much of it through visual communication.   [![](https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-a-compliant-osha-safety-sign-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.png)](https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-a-compliant-osha-safety-sign-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.png)   *The following is a transcript of the Compliant OSHA Safety Signs Infographic:* ## How to Make a Clear and Compliant OSHA Safety Sign ## OSHA and ANSI *What are the rules for safety signs? What's required?* Decades ago, OSHA created a rule for consistent safety signage in the workplace: **29 CFR 1910.145**. This regulation describes types of signs for preventing accidents and injuries. Originally, the rule referred to the approach used in an industry standard called **ANSI Z53 (1967)**. Since then, that industry standard has been revised many times: the current version is **ANSI/NEMA Z535 (2017)**. OSHA lets employers follow newer editions of a referenced standard whenever that will provide equal or better protection for workers. Industry experts recommend keeping facility signs clear and up-to-date using this most recent standard. ## Parts of a Safety Sign *A clear and consistent format is key to quick recognition and understanding.* - Signal Word Panel (Header) - Safety Alert Symbol - Signal Word - Message Panel - Message Text - Symbol or Pictogram ## Choosing a Sign Header Is it a Hazardous Situation? - If No: use a SAFETY or NOTICE header - If Yes: Is there potential for an accident? ## Writing a Message *When choosing what a sign will say, make your message clear, direct, and readable.* - Most urgent information first - Direct instructions - Simple phrasing - Sentence-style capitalization - Left-aligned text - Sans-serif font (like Arial or Helvetica) ## Symbols and Pictograms *The right image can clarify or support a sign's message.* Choose a symbol that's easy to recognize and relates directly to the most important information on a sign. If a specific hazard is present or specific PPE is needed, show it with an image. Optionally, a symbol can appear with a surrounding shape. These shapes have useful meanings: (Triangle) **Hazard Alert** (Circle) **Mandatory** (Circle with Slash) **Prohibited** (Square) **Information**   **Meet industry standards and comply with OSHA regulations** with DuraLabel' free [**OSHA Safety Signs Guide**](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/guides/osha-safety-signs-guide/).   ![biohazard-icon-lg](https://21057378.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21057378/biohazard-icon-lg.png) ## Get Your Free OSHA Instant Action Guide Deploy Effective Visual Safety Communication - Instant Action Guide [ Download Guide ](https://duralabel.com/) ![practical-solution-to-arc-flash-guide-spread-Jul-22-2023-03-04-31-6402-PM-1-1-1-1](https://21057378.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21057378/Imported%20sitepage%20images/practical-solution-to-arc-flash-guide-spread-Jul-22-2023-03-04-31-6402-PM-1-1-1-1.png) ## Get Your Free OSHA Instant Action Guide Deploy effective Visual Safety Communication-Instant Action Guide [ Download Guide ](https://duralabel.com/) ![](https://21057378.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21057378/hubfs/Imported%20images/DuraNews_Logo_White_Reverse.png?width=500&name=DuraNews_Logo_White_Reverse.png) **Like this article?** Subscribe to DuraNews for our monthly safety newsletter! --- ##### Related Resources [![](https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/deadliest-cities-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.jpg) #### Safest and Deadliest Cities to Work In Some of the safest cities to work in have the least amount of deaths on the job per capita. 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