{"id":921,"date":"2021-11-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/compliance-signs.local\/chemical-hazmat-pipeline-safety-signs-you-need\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T10:28:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:28:49","slug":"chemical-hazmat-pipeline-safety-signs-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/chemical-hazmat-pipeline-safety-signs-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Chemical, Hazmat or Pipeline Safety Signs Does Your Business Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you store any fuel at your business? What about propane tanks or gas cylinders? How about pesticides or herbicides? Asbestos? Solvents? Paint thinner? Explosives? Are there any other chemicals or hazardous materials of any kind at your place of work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety signs for chemicals, hazardous materials and pipelines<\/a> are heavily regulated by OSHA. Is your business compliant? Are you sure?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article shares best practices you should be following consistently in order to keep your employees, customers and visitors safe \u2014 not to mention reducing your potential liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is, it can be overwhelming just trying to understand all the federal regulations involved so you can acquire the necessary signage. Let\u2019s go over the five different kinds of hazardous material signs you\u2019ll need for a safe and secure workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more specific guidance? We\u2019ll also direct you to our web page where you can simply type in a chemical name to find out what specific signage you\u2019re required to have for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1. Chemical Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OSHA 1910.1200(a)<\/a> is intended to ensure all hazards of all chemicals produced are communicated to employees and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, hundreds of workers in private industry die from exposure to harmful environments or substances, including chemicals, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be a statistic. If your business stores fuel, gases, industrial solvents or any other chemicals, it\u2019s crucial to post easy-to-read signs, symbols, placards and labels that will continuously remind your employees of proper safety procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, chemical safety signs can do more than simply identify the substance in question. They can specify dangers related to specific substances to ensure proper use and prevent injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our wide variety of chemical safety signs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fuel Safety Signs and Labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OSHA 1910.1200(g)<\/a> requires that hazard classifications be identified and chemicals be labeled according to the GHS standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel is perhaps the single most commonly encountered chemical hazard. It\u2019s the lifeblood of countless vehicles and machines. But ironically, it\u2019s so widely used in the workplace that employees can fail to recognize it as a potential danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ComplianceSigns.com has virtually any kind of fuel-related signage you could possibly need \u2014 whether it\u2019s gas cylinder labels, a fuel sticker for a massive tank, or a diesel fuel label for a single truck.
Our selection of fuel safety signs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hazmat Diamond Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFPA 704<\/a> is the Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Responders. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established these simple but strict standards for identifying chemicals and the potential hazards they\u2019re capable of causing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFPA 704 diamond placards are designed to inform firefighters and rescue workers of chemical hazards in an area, so they will know if they\u2019ll need particular equipment or if they\u2019ll need to follow special procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s so crucial to follow NFPA signage regulations<\/a>. In a quickly developing crisis, fire departments and other emergency crews need the information on these diamond labels immediately so they\u2019ll know what precautions to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our selection of NFPA 704 hazmat diamond signs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pipeline\/Utility Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rules governing pipeline safety are set by the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and included in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 190-199<\/a>. Individual states may have additional or more stringent pipeline safety regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s an entire underground world of utility lines and pipes that we almost never see with our own eyes. Not knowing their locations can have disastrous consequences, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a crew starts digging, they\u2019re in danger of getting a nasty surprise if an underground utility line or pipe isn\u2019t appropriately marked. Clearly marking them can help avoid excavation accidents that can lead to deaths, injuries, service interruptions, environmental damage and liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ComplianceSigns.com has underground cable signs to warn diggers of potentially deadly shocks, pipe markers to help maintenance workers, and gas pipeline labels to prevent explosions. We\u2019ve got signs for marking gas pipelines, water and sewer lines, petroleum pipelines and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our assortment of pipeline and utility signs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. GHS Signs and Labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OSHA 1910.1200<\/a>, recently aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), requires that all primary and secondary containers be labeled according to the GHS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your business involved in manufacturing? If your company makes plastic, polyester, PVC pipes, housewares, antifreeze, auto parts or thousands of other products, then you\u2019re likely dealing with chemical compounds like ethylbenzene, ethylene dichloride, ethylene glycol or methanol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019ve got chemical compounds like that in-house, then you need the appropriate GHS signage. The GHS is international standard for classifying and labelling hazardous materials and chemicals. Universal warning pictograms are a core element of this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and labels with GHS pictogram symbols and HAZCOM signs will help you comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard for chemical labeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n