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OSHA Signs and Safety Signs

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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 is present to see the sign from a number of different angles. These signs must meet very strict guidelines set by OSHA to ensure that no matter who is reading the sign, that person will have an idea of what hazards are around them.

OSHA regulates safety signs with Standard 1910.145. This standard creates a uniform experience for all, allowing anyone to go into any facility and understand the present hazards. But in order for OSHA to create such a system, they set very stringent guidelines on what signs must look like, how they must be presented, in what situations different signs must be used, and what size and color various signs must be.

For this reason, it is important to have your signs reviewed at least annually, to ensure no changes have been made to the safety signage guidelines. It is also important that your safety signs are replaced as they age, as small details such as borders or chipping numbers can create an issue down the line.

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Establishing an Evacuation Plan

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In the event of an emergency, it is important to have a plan in place which allows your employees to safely exit the facility. This plan should also include elements which allow for multiple escape routes, if the building has multiple entrances, in the event one is blocked. Further, there should be a set procedure for ensuring the employees are all out of the building and safe. And finally, you want to be sure you have an effective business continuity strategy to keep your business up and running, even in times of emergency.

When establishing your evacuation plan, you need to ensure you are compliant with OSHA Standard 1910.36 and Standard 1910.37. These standards set guidelines on how to create specific evacuation routes, how to maintain the routes, and what features are required in the routes and the exits. These standards are also of extreme importance when building a new facility, as they explain what is required of the construction of evacuation routes and exits.

If you have a plan in place and are worried it does not conform to these standards, or if you need to establish a new evacuation plan, it might make sense to consider a third party safety audit. A good third party safety auditor will ensure your plan fully adheres to OSHA Standards 1910.36 and 1910.37, and that your plan will keep your business running smoothly through an emergency situation.

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