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Define specific hazards by conveying a clear and rapidly understood message with accident prevention safety signs. A variety of legends, symbols, and sizing is available to communicate hazards that may lead to injury or possible property damage, company policy, general instructions for safe work practices, locations of safety equipment, and more.

Communicate with workers and visitors through OSHA danger, caution, warning, and notice signs. ANSI and bilingual signs will also enhance your safety program.

Fast and inexpensive, safety tags provide identification of a temporary hazard and are used until the hazard is eliminated or work is complete. Safety labels are a convenient way to provide alerts and can be applied to almost any surface.

With the wide variety of signs available at Northern Safety, you can address all your needs for admittance and exit, chemicals and hazardous meterials, traffic, personal protection, safety incentive, identification and marking signage, and even going green!

Make it easier to keep workers safe and productive with the right signs. You can count on Northern Safety for the best signs at the best prices.

Safety Sign Components & Materials:

Headers:

Headers contain a specific "signal" word or words to designate a degree or level of a safety alert, and is always located in the uppermost portion of the sign. The header is intended to capture and direct attention to the potential hazardous situation.

Header Markings:

Danger headers alert workers to an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations and should not be used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to the level is also involved.
Warning communicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This signal word should not be used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is also involved.
Caution advises personnel of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
Notice informs workers of a statement of company policy directly or indirectly related to the safety of personnel or protection of property. This signal word should not be associated directly with a hazard or hazardous situation.
Emergency, Safety First, and Think headers provide general instructions relative to safe work practices, reminds of proper safety procedures, and indicates the location of safety equipment.

Legends and Symbols:

Legends and symbols are located below the header "signal" word or words and help communicate the danger, caution, warning, or notice associated with the alert.

Legends and Symbols:

Legends appear below the header and define the specific hazard or required behavior to help avoid a hazard.
Symbols are pictures or graphic images designed to be compatible with and supportive of the legend so any alert is quickly and clearly conveyed. Many symbols are universal in design and standardized to be easily understood.

Materials:

NS® Accident Prevention Safety Signs are available in a variety of sizes and 3 materials:

Adhesive Vinyl (VS) is ideal for light-duty applications in indoor and sheltered outdoor areas. Flexible signs, with permanent acrylic adhesive, allow easy mounting to all curved surfaces such as pipes, poles, and secondary containers. Moisture resistant, 4 mil thick material features a matt finish with surface printing. Square corners and scored backing ensure quick peel-off and application. Moisture-resistant signs have a service temperature range of -20°F to 140°F and a 2 year outdoor durability rating.

Plastic (VP) signs are for medium-duty use – excellent for indoor and sheltered outdoor environments. Great for flat areas, plastic signs have enough flex to mount on slightly curved surfaces. 0.055" thick material provides good impact resistance and features a surface image with non-glare finish. Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes ensure convenient mounting. Plastic signs contain UV inhibitors for durability and have a service temperature range of -90°F to 168°F, with a 2 year outdoor durability rating.

Aluminum (VA) provides the strength of metal without the rust, and superior abrasion and chemical resistance for indoor and outdoor environments. Rigid 0.040" aluminum withstands splashes and washdowns, and features a printed image protected by 2 mil high-gloss UV polyester over-laminate film. Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes deliver easy installation. Rugged aluminum signs have a service temperature range of -20°F to 140°F and a 5 year durability guarantee.

Custom Safety Signs:

Custom signs from Northern Safety are made to your specifications. It's fast and easy to design your own sign using our standard sizes, colors, and materials – you can even add a graphic from our current catalog at no extra charge. To help when placing your custom sign order, please download and complete our order form and call our Custom Order Representatives at 1-800-571-4646, fax your completed form to 1-800-453-4857, or email us.

Styles:

Custom safety signs are available in your choice of several styles, with or without headers.

Legends and Symbols:

You can specify the legend or wording that will appear on your sign, and choose from a wide variety of graphics that are available from our current catalog – at no extra charge. Custom signs with headers must be printed with black ink to meet OSHA requirements. Blank header signs are available with black or red printing.

Materials:

To meet your requirements, custom signs are available in a variety of sizes and 7 different materials:

Adhesive Vinyl is 4 mil thick, flexible, and has permanent adhesive back for light duty, self-stick use. Peel off liner to apply to smooth or curved surface.
Plastic polyethylene signs are 0.055" thick and ideal for long-term stable indoor use, as well as short-term outdoor exposure, such as construction sites. This cost-effective rigid plastic sign is impact-resistant and stands up to light splash and scratches.
Aluminum provides the strength of metal at 0.040" thick, yet never rusts. Withstands wash-downs, harsh elements, abusive conditions, and features good chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance. Aluminum custom signs have a 5 year guarantee.
Accu-Shield™ is virtually indestructible. High performance construction is ideal for all conditions. 0.214" thick with rugged, polycarbonate face for superior impact strength plus fade and chemical resistance. Underside image is sealed for protection from abrasion, splash, and vandalism. Accu-Shield™ custom signs have a 15 year guarantee.
Adhesive Dura-Vinyl™ material features 6 mil thickness. Dual-layered vinyl has clear poly-overlaminate for added protection to withstand scratches, moisture, chemicals, and sun UV fade. Self-stick with adhesive back and removable liner. Adhesive Dura-Vinyl™ custom signs have a 5 year guarantee.
Dura-Plastic™ polycarbonate is 0.060" thick and provides high-impact resistance with clear overlaminate for outdoor durability and harsh environments. Resistant to abrasion, humidity, and chemicals. Dura-Plastic™ custom signs have a 7 year guarantee.
AlumaLite™ provides superior strength, yet is lightweight. Durable 0.118" thick aluminum and plastic core composite withstands tough, abusive conditions, as well as chemicals and corrosive conditions. Resists impacts, flexing, and vandalism. AlumaLite™ custom signs have a 10 year guarantee.

Standards and Regulations:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145 provides specifications for general accident prevention signs and tags and 29 CFR 1926.200 outlines safety sign and tag regulations for the construction industry.

Hazard communication standards for toxic and hazardous substances, and construction (29 CFR 1926.59) are provided by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

OSHA standards must be complied with and severe penalties can be imposed for failing to meet those standards. ANSI accident prevention safety sign standards should be followed to ensure worker safety in the absence of OSHA requirements. Depending on your location and industry, there may also be additional federal, state, or local code requirements that need to be followed to ensure complete compliance.