Health hazard signs

Health Hazard Signs for Toxic, Corrosive, and Respiratory Risks

Health Hazard Signs, GHS Pictograms, and OSHA's Substance-Specific Rules

Facility signs work alongside two other requirements. OSHA's Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, places GHS pictograms, including the health hazard silhouette, on chemical containers. Separately, OSHA's substance-specific standards mandate exact sign legends for regulated areas; the asbestos standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001, is one example, prescribing the required danger wording at regulated area entrances. Facility health hazard signs complete the picture, warning people at room and area level before they reach containers or regulated zones.

Coverage Across Your Exposure Risks

• Chemical hazard signs for toxic and corrosive substances
• Biohazard signs for biological agents and regulated waste
• Respiratory protection signs for airborne hazards and required PPE
• Radiation area signs for ionizing and non-ionizing sources

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Frequently Asked Questions About Health Hazard Signs

What is a health hazard sign?

A health hazard sign warns of substances or conditions that cause illness or injury through exposure, such as toxic chemicals, carcinogens, respiratory hazards and biological agents. It identifies the hazard, the consequence of exposure and the precautions required.

What does the GHS health hazard pictogram mean?

The GHS health hazard pictogram, a silhouette with a starburst on the chest inside a red diamond, appears on chemical containers under OSHA's Hazard Communication standard. It identifies serious health effects such as carcinogenicity, respiratory sensitization and organ toxicity.