Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity › MIOSHA › General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards › Construction Safety and Health Standard › Part 22 - SIGNALS, SIGNS, TAGS, AND BARRICADES › Section R. 408.42242 - Accident prevention tags; types; use and specifications

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2242.
(1) A
					 "Do Not Start" tag shall be attached to the starting mechanism of equipment
					 that would cause a hazardous condition if activated. The background color shall
					 be white with black lettering on a red square. (See figure 5.)
(2) A "Danger" tag shall be used where an
					 immediate hazard or probability of injury exists. The background color shall be
					 white with white letters on a red oval within a black square. (See figure
					 6.)
(3) A "Caution" tag shall be
					 used to warn of a potential hazard or to caution against an unsafe practice.
					 The background color shall be yellow with yellow letters on a black rectangle.
					 (See figure 7.)
(4) An "Out of
					 Order" tag shall be used only for the specific purpose of indicating equipment
					 or machinery is out of order and its use might create a hazard. The background
					 shall be white with white letters on a black square. (See figure 8.)
(5) A "Do Not Operate" tag shall be used to
					 warn of potential hazard if use of the equipment would create a hazard. The
					 background color shall be white with black lettering on a red square. (See
					 figure 9.)
(6) An accident
					 prevention tag shall be removed when the reason for use has been eliminated.
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Danger Signs--
Danger--Keep Off, Electric Current.
Danger--No Smoking, Matches, or Open Lights.
Danger--Men Working Above.
Danger--Not Room Enough Here to Clear Men on Cars.
Danger--Keep Away.
Danger--Men in Boiler.
Danger--Insufficient Clearance.
Danger--2,300 Volts.
Danger--Keep Out.
Danger--Crane Overhead.
Danger--Keep Off.
Caution Signs--
Caution--Do Not Operate, Men Working on Repairs.
Caution--Hands Off Switch, Men Working on Line.
Caution--Working on Machines, Do Not Start.
Caution--Goggles Must Be Worn When Operating This
						Machine.
Caution--This Door Must Be Kept Closed.
Caution--Electric Trucks, Go Slow.
Caution--This Space Must Be Kept Clear at All
						Times.
Caution--Stop Machinery to Clean, Oil, or Repair.
Caution--Keep Aisles Clear.
Caution--Operators of This Machine Shall Wear Snug
						Fitting Clothing--No
Gloves.
Caution--Close Clearance.
Caution--Watch Your Step.
Caution--Electric Fence.
Safety Instruction Signs--
Report All Injuries to the First-Aid Room at Once.
Walk--Don't Run.
Report All Injuries No Matter How Slight.
Think, If Safe Go Ahead.
Make Your Work Place Safe Before Starting the Job.
Report All Unsafe Conditions to Your Foreman.
Help Keep This Plant Safe and Clean.
Directional Signs--
This Way Out (below arrow panel).
This Way (inside arrow) Out (below arrow panel).
Fire Exit (below arrow panel).
Fire (inside arrow) Extinguisher (below arrow
						panel).
To the (inside arrow) Fire Escape (below arrow
						panel).
To the (inside arrow) First Aid (below arrow
						panel).
Manway (below arrow panel).
This Way to (inside arrow) First Aid Room (below arrow
						panel).
Informational Signs--
No Trespassing Under Penalty of the Law.
This Elevator is for Freight Only, Not for
						Passengers.
No Admittance Except to Employees on Duty.
No Admittance.
No Admittance, Apply at Office.
No Trespassing.
Men.
Women.
For Employees Only.
Office.