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 reminder to employees of dangers and they serve as a warning of potential dangers to any persons in a hazardous area who do not normally work in that area. And when signage is not properly maintained, it can give people a false sense of security that there are no hazards in the area.

Unfortunately, keeping up with signage is more difficult than it sounds. First, you have to cross reference OSHA Standard 1910.145, which governs safety signs, with the standards associated with the potential hazard, to ensure the sign in place is adequate and properly placed. Next, you need to have a plan in place to routinely review your active signage to ensure it is not damaged and has not been removed. If the signage has been removed or damaged, it will obviously need to be replaced. Finally, you need to keep an eye on the regulations, to ensure your sign requirements do not change. Should there be a regulatory update, it could create a situation where some or all of your signs are no longer compliant.

To help you with these challenges, Premier Factory Safety has a sign store where you can customize any sign or safety visual to your required specifications. In addition, we offer facility auditing services to help ensure your current signs are still compliant.

If you have any questions about a safety sign or visual in your facility, or about signs and visuals in general, please contact us. And if you have anything to add about safety signs and safety visuals, please leave a comment.