Electrical Safety Signs - Page 3

Yes. Lockout and tagout is the procedure for de-energizing equipment before service, covered by OSHA 1910.147, and it uses locks and tags rather than area signs. You will find the tags and devices on our lockout tagout page, and you can pair them with the electrical hazard and do not touch signs from this hub at the equipment itself.

Where a task calls for arc-rated clothing, insulating gloves, or face protection, a sign at the entrance reminds the crew to gear up before they reach the hazard. Build the requirement from our PPE signs, and pair it with an arc flash sign that states the boundary and the protection needed for that equipment.

Match the material to where the sign lives. Heavy-duty aluminum is best for a permanent outdoor posting on a substation fence or a pole, since it is rust-proof and weatherproof. Reflective aluminum reads under a flashlight in a dark electrical room or at night. Adhesive vinyl labels suit a panel door or a piece of equipment, and rigid plastic is an economical choice for an indoor wall.

Mount signs at eye level, usually 5 to 6 feet from the floor, so a worker sees and reads the warning before entering the hazard area. Position each sign at the approach to the equipment or room, not on the hazard itself, so it gives the person time to stop and take precautions. Keep it clear of anything that would block the line of sight.

Check your signs on the same schedule you inspect the electrical equipment, and replace any that are faded, cracked, dirty, or peeling, because a sign that cannot be read no longer warns anyone. Outdoor signs on substations and poles fade fastest, so give them extra attention, and choose reflective aluminum where you need the warning to last.

Yes. Start from a template such as our Custom Caution Volts sign to add the exact voltage, a clearance distance, or a site-specific instruction, and pick the size and material. This lets you mark equipment precisely rather than with a generic warning, which is clearer for the crew and for an inspector.

Yes, we sell bilingual electrical saftey signs and you can order right here. The Bilingual High Voltage Authorized Personnel Only sign carries the message in English and Spanish with the standard symbol so it reads for everyone. For a facility-wide or multi-site order, call our team at (800) 952-1457 (Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm EST) or email customerservice@smartsign.com for a quote.