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Monday, August 07, 2006
OSHA Signs, Signals and Barricades Regulations
OSHA standard 1926.200 provides the requirements for signs, signals and barricades that are to be used during construction. This regulation provides a general description of each type of sign that is required on a construction site.
Signs and labels are an important part of a safety program because they communicate needed information right at the point of need. In addition to following OSHA regulations, which are generic, it is important to create safety signs and labels that clearly deliver their message. This means, for example, using as few words as possible while still clearly communicating. In addition, the colors used on safety labels and signs should be standardized--some color combinations are required by OSHA for certain types of labels and signs--so that they can be immediately recognized. Plus the use of pictograms helps to quickly convey a message, as well as communicating to someone who may not understand the language used on the label or sign.
Signs and labels are an important part of a safety program because they communicate needed information right at the point of need. In addition to following OSHA regulations, which are generic, it is important to create safety signs and labels that clearly deliver their message. This means, for example, using as few words as possible while still clearly communicating. In addition, the colors used on safety labels and signs should be standardized--some color combinations are required by OSHA for certain types of labels and signs--so that they can be immediately recognized. Plus the use of pictograms helps to quickly convey a message, as well as communicating to someone who may not understand the language used on the label or sign.
Labels: OSHA Signs, workplace safety
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