The colors shall be those of opaque glossy samples as specified in Table 1 of American National Standard Z53.1-1967. (d) Exit signs. Exit signs, when required, shall be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches high, on a white field and the principal stroke of the ...
types of safety hazards and equipment, these specifications were removed from the 2002 edition of the standard and no longer represent ANSI recommended best practices. Section 4.2 of the standard explicitly states that the specifications are intended for use on safety signage, not for floor marking....
Be alert for trouble signs If help is needed, request that a coworker stand by before attempting the transfer Record any problems on the patient’s chart so that other shifts will know how to cope with difficult transfers. Note the need for any special equipment, such as a lift Accident ...
OSHA's View on Pipe Marking OSHA does not have requirements for pipe labeling, although it's still a vital part of maintaining a safe workplace. Pipe labeling falls within the scope of OSHA's General Duty Clause, which covers all potential hazards in the workplace. In standard 1910.261(a...
(see "Non-permit vs. permit" sidebar). The general industry standard requires employers initially to evaluate their workplaces and determine if there are any permit spaces. Employees must be informed of permit confined spaces through the use of signs or other equally effective means, and ...
OSHA 500 - Fire Protection
When entering a new work area, look around and find fire alarms, fire extinguishers, exit signs, and oxygen cut-off valves.7 One way to remember fire safety is the acronym RACE7: R: rescue A: alarm C: contain the fire (if possible) E: extinguish or evacuate When rescuing anyone in ...