Hazard Signs - OSHA & ANSI Format & Safety Standards

ANSI Z535 and OSHA-aligned signs use three primary signal words: DANGER (red header, for immediately life-threatening hazards), WARNING (orange header, for serious injury risks), and CAUTION (yellow header, for minor to moderate injury risks). NOTICE (blue header) is used for general informational messages not related to personal injury hazards.

Yes. OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1926 require construction sites to post appropriate hazard warning signs wherever workers or the public may be exposed to danger. Signs must clearly communicate the nature of the hazard, and failure to display required signage can result in OSHA citations and fines.

Common jobsite hazard signs include DANGER and WARNING signs for electrical, fall, and chemical hazards; CAUTION signs for slip, trip, and equipment risks; NOTICE signs for site rules; and traffic control signs for work zone delineation. Safety cones and barricades are often used alongside signs for comprehensive hazard marking.

Hazard signs are commonly manufactured from aluminum, rigid plastic, or vinyl. Aluminum signs offer durability and weather resistance for permanent or long-term outdoor use. Rigid plastic is lightweight and cost-effective for semi-permanent applications. Vinyl adhesive signs are used for temporary applications or surface mounting on equipment and structures.

Yes. DT Sales Reps serves distributors, construction companies, electrical contractors, and OSP contractors across Texas and the United States. We supply safety products including hazard signs as part of our comprehensive jobsite essentials offering, with pricing available on request and direct support from our sales team.

You can contact DT Sales Reps directly by phone at 281-900-1506 or by email at DavidS@DTTexas.com to discuss your hazard sign requirements. Our team will provide product options, availability, and pricing tailored to your project or distribution needs. Pricing is available on request.