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29 CFR 1910.145: Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

Subpart J—General Environmental Controls

1,401citations since 2015
1,297employers cited
43%serious, willful or repeat
$664median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.145 1,401 times since 2015, against 1,297 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $3,240,499 at their current amounts.

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1910.145(c)(3) · 553 citations

(3) Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs shall be used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.

1910.145(c)(2)(i) · 325 citations

(2) Caution signs. (i) Caution signs shall be used only to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices.

1910.145(f)(3) · 129 citations

(3) Use. Tags shall be used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees who are exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment or operations which are out of the ordinary, unexpected or not readily apparent. Tags shall be used until such time as the identified hazard is eliminated or the hazardous operation is completed. Tags need not be used where signs, guarding or other positive means of protection are being used.

1910.145(d)(10) · 106 citations

(10) Slow-moving vehicle emblem. This emblem (see fig. J-7) consists of a fluorescent yellow-orange triangle with a dark red reflective border. The yellow-orange fluorescent triangle is a highly visible color for daylight exposure. The reflective border defines the shape of the fluorescent color in daylight and creates a hollow red triangle in the path of motor vehicle headlights at night. The emblem is intended as a unique identification for, and it shall be used only on, vehicles which by design move slowly (25 m.p.h. or less) on the public roads. The emblem is not a clearance marker for wide machinery nor is it intended to replace required lighting or marking of slow-moving vehicles. Neither the color film pattern and its dimensions nor the backing shall be altered to permit use of advertising or other markings. The material, location, mounting, etc., of the emblem shall be in accorda

1910.145(e)(2) · 66 citations

(2) Nature of wording. The wording of any sign should be easily read and concise. The sign should contain sufficient information to be easily understood. The wording should make a positive, rather than negative suggestion and should be accurate in fact.

1910.145(f)(5) · 39 citations

(5) Danger tags. Danger tags shall be used in major hazard situations where an immediate hazard presents a threat of death or serious injury to employees. Danger tags shall be used only in these situations.

1910.145(c)(1)(ii) · 32 citations

(ii) All employees shall be instructed that danger signs indicate immediate danger and that special precautions are necessary.

1910.145(c)(2)(ii) · 30 citations

(ii) All employees shall be instructed that caution signs indicate a possible hazard against which proper precaution should be taken.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 535
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 223
  • Utilities 102
  • Transportation and Warehousing 102
  • Construction 94
  • Public Administration 86

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