In this slideshow, the Creative Safety Supply team out of Portland, Oregon shows you some of the top level concerns you should manage when installing safety signage or 5s signage in your facility. Safety signage is important for keeping workers, employees and facility visitors safe. https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/signs/safety-signs/ Danger areas or lanes of traffic from forklift operators can be easily identified and marked with either wall signage or floor signage, making it clear where foot traffic should either steer clear of, or, at the very least be highly aware of present or possible danger. At Creative Safety Supply you can also order customized safety signage at any size and in full color, including 4-color. The signage is geared toward high traffic, high impact, and can, with it's low lip profile, withstand even the most punishing treatment. In fact we have created videos showing how forklifts drag several hundreds of pounds across the floor, not even fazing the material in the least. Order your signage now, from Creative Safety Supply via phone at 866-777-1360 or form the web site at creativesafetysupply.com.

1. The leaders in visual safety.
Tips for Safety Signage:
10 tips for finding the right safety
signs for your business

2. Most companies can benefit from
the use of safety signs.
Reduce workplace accidents
Avoid potential fines from OSHA & others
Keep workplace free of clutter and other hazards

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Sometimes though, knowing what
signs are needed and where to find
them can be difficult...
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4. These 10 Tips will help make the job
easier when creating safer areas in
your facility.

5. 1. Identify areas that may need safety signs.
This means auditing your facility for
all hazards and potential dangers.
(Be sure to consider areas that are used by
both employees and visitors.)

6. 1. Identify areas... (continued)
Common potential hazards include:
• Machinery • Hazardous waste
• Electrical panels areas
• Aisles • Potentially slippery
• Forklift zones surface areas

7. 2. Pinpoint potential safety hazards
Determine what the hazards could be.
For example:
Dangerous fluids could result in potential
hazardous spills.
Fluids could also create ‘slip and fall’ hazards.

8. 3. Determine what message to convey.
Match the message on your signage
to the danger posed by the hazard.
It is ideal to convey a short, clear message.

9. 4. Consider the signage placement.
Post signs where they can be easily
seen. Location is very important.
• Do not post signs near visually cluttered
areas
• The sign needs to warn BEFORE the
danger area is reached

10. 5. Determine sign type, color, size & shape.
Ask yourself- What type of sign best
suits the area and message?
... Wall sign? Floor sign? Standing sign?
For example:
A safety goggles reminder- Place at eye level

11. 6. Understanding OSHA warning messages.
OSHA recommends using these stylized headers in the following scenarios:
: Imminent danger of serious injury or death
: Potential danger of serious injury or death
: Potential danger of injury
: Important, but non-hazardous information

12. 7. Locate a reputable signage provider.
Not all sign companies are the same.
You may want to consider:
• Printed sign durability and longevity?
• Sign customization possibilities?
• Positive customer feedback?
• Their understanding of safety signage?

13. 8. Clearly communicate your needs.
Once you find a company to work with, communicate
your needs and expectations clearly, and document it!
Representatives from companies that are familiar with
safety signage will likely understand the needs of your
facility and will be able to make helpful recommendations
to ensure all safety needs are being properly met.

14. 9. Post signs in easy-to-see locations.
Once your signs arrive- post them in
clear view.
• Place them in such a way that they can’t
be overlooked or missed.
• Ask others on your team if they notice them
easily.

15. 10. Monitor your signage often.
• Keep your signs clean and highly visible.
• Are your signs holding up to physical
demands? If not seek alternative and
more durable solutions.
• Do they need relocating for better visibility
or awareness?

16. Looking for signage?
We’ve got you covered.
We here at Creative Safety Supply work with companies both large
and small to help with their safety and signage needs.
With a full sign shop in-house, we offer a large library
of popular signs online for you to choose from, or
you can customize -or- even create a completely
unique sign from scratch, all at no extra charge!
We also carry a host of other safety tools and
products, so be sure to check out our website for
more information - CreativeSafetySupply.com.

17. We’re here to help.
call us toll-free:
1-866-777-1360
or visit us online at:
www.creativesafetysupply.com

18. The leaders in visual safety.