6.25.4 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

Signs and symbols required by hazardous jobsite conditions are to be visible at all times when work is being performed, and are to be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.

Types of signs include:

1. Danger Signs
   1. Are to be used where immediate hazards exist.
   2. Shall have red as the predominant color for the upper panel; black outline on the borders; and white lower panel for additional sign wording.
2. Caution Signs
   1. Are to be used to warn of potential hazards, or to caution against unsafe practices.
   2. Shall have yellow as the predominant color; black upper panel and borders; yellow lettering of “caution” on the black panel, and lower panel for additional sign wording. Black lettering shall be used for additional wording.
3. Exit Signs
   1. When required, shall be in legible red letters not less than 6” high on a white field.
4. Safety Instruction Signs
   1. When used shall be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principle message. Any additional wording shall be black letters on the white background.
5. Directional Signs
   1. Other than automotive traffic signs described in (6) below, shall be white with a black panel and white directional symbol. Additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on a white background.
6. Traffic Signs
   1. Construction areas are to be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard.
   2. All traffic control signs are to conform to American National Standards Institute D6.1-1971 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
   3. Refer to the company Safety and Health Manager for additional direction or confirmation of proper signage procedure.