Signs printed with the Duralabel Pro are clear and easy to read. The DuraLabel does its job well. However, in designing safety signs you also need to do your job well.
Safety signs must be concise and to the point. Safety signs should use
as few words a spossible, while clearly communicating the desired message. That way the sign will provide the needed safety information clearly and in a way that is quickly communicated. A safety sign should not be
telling a story.
OSHA Safety Signs
When
making OSHA compliant safety signs, you do not want a sign that
presents a safety hazard itself.
OSHA specifies that signs must
have rounded or blunt corners and that they not have sharp
edges, burrs, splinters, or other sharp projections. OSHA also
specifies that the means of attaching the sign to a wall, post
or other supporting material must not result in a hazard. For example,
the ends or heads of bolts or other fastening devices must be
located in such a way that they do not constitute a hazard.
Signs can be used anywhere in your facility where necessary and
the high resolution of the Duralabel Pro will make the sign visible
from quite a distance.
OSHA does
not define the size of the sign or of the lettering. They refer
to the ANSI Z535.2-2002 standard for these specifications.