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ANSI
Compliance – Resource Bulletin
• Safety Symbols
o These symbols may be used to add additional information to a sign or to clarify the message
shown.
o Usually shown on a multi-panel sign where there is room for additional information/images.
o They should be easily read from various distances.
o Should be consistent, legible, comprehensible, and simple in order to convey the necessary
meaning. (Z535.3-2011 (R2017) (A3.1-4))
• Safety Colors
o There are specific colors that must be used for signs and other safety identification.
o Contrast is extremely important on signs to insure visibility. (Z535.1-2017 (4.4))
• Sign Materials
o Must use materials that will be durable enough to withstand various elements, both in the
environment and in a factory setting. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017) (10.1))
ANSI HEADER OPTIONS:
There are four main signal words that are used in ANSI Sign headers. These include: Danger, Warning, Caution,
and Notice. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017) (4.11))
• DANGER: This type shows a hazardous situation that will result in death or a very serious injury if proper
safety precautions are not taken. Used for the most extreme situations only. Includes the safety alert
symbol. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017) (4.11.1))
o Would include a safety white triangle with a red exclamation mark inside with a red background
• WARNING: This header shows a hazardous situation that could lead to serious injury or death if proper
safety precautions are not taken to avoid injury. This header would be used for hazardous situations that
are between Caution and Danger in severity. Includes safety alert symbol. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017)
(4.11.2))
o Would include a safety black triangle with an orange exclamation mark with an orange
background.
• CAUTION: This header shows a hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. Can
either include or not include safety alert symbol. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017) (4.11.3))
o Would include a safety black triangle with a yellow exclamation mark with a yellow background.
• NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. This is a non-hazard related sign. No
safety alert symbol used. (Z535.2-2011 (R2017) (4.11.4))
o This type of sign would be used more for instruction relating to security, damage to property or
sanitation of an area with a blue background.
• OTHER: All other types of signs are used to show instructions or equipment location. There are safety
instruction signs which are used to show various procedures or practices. With a sign like this, there are
other signal words that can be used, such as: Safe Shutdown Procedure or Lockout Procedure. It is also
possible to see signs indicating specific safety equipment like an eye washing station. (Z535.2-2011
(R2017) (4.11.5-6))