Custom Health Hazard Signs

The biohazard symbol is a universal warning that indicates the presence of biological materials that pose a serious health risk. Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, this symbol must be used to label containers of regulated medical waste, refrigerators containing blood, or labs that handle infectious agents.

These biohazard signs are critical for preventing accidental exposure. A standard biohazard sign is used for general warnings, while a danger sign for infectious waste is used on disposal containers.

You need a custom health hazard sign when a standard sign fails to describe your specific hazard accurately. OSHA 1910.145 requires that warning signs be specific to the hazard. This is necessary for unique chemical mixtures or multi-hazard areas (e.g., "High Voltage and RF Hazard").

Using custom safety signs ensures your warning is clear and precise. You can start with a custom ANSI sign template or a custom danger sign to ensure your message is compliant.

GHS pictograms are standardized symbols used to communicate specific health risks on chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Mandated by OSHA's HazCom standard, these symbols are part of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to ensure warnings are consistent worldwide.

Each of the nine GHS pictograms represents a distinct hazard, such as the "Health Hazard" (silhouette) for carcinogens or the "Skull and Crossbones" for acute toxicity. An explanation poster is a great training tool, and you can also test your team's knowledge with this GHS quiz.

Yes, custom signs are fully OSHA compliant if they are designed using the principles of OSHA 1910.145 and ANSI Z535. Compliance depends on using the correct signal word, colors, and pictograms for the hazard, not on being "stock."

A custom OSHA sign is often more compliant than a generic one because it more accurately warns employees of the specific hazard. You can learn how to design an OSHA sign that meets all these important standards.