WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.Warning signs represent a hazard level between caution and danger. “Warning” indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The heading “WARNING” (preceded by the safety alert symbol) is written in black on an orange background. Additional wording and safety symbols are printed in black on the lower portion of the sign.
Warning signs and labels can be any size, but it is appropriate for the sign to be noticed and easily read from a safe distance. They need to communicate the warning information before someone is in a dangerous area or acts in a dangerous manner.
OSHA previously included an alternate header design which featured the word WARNING within a black hexagonal shape on an orange background. This header has been eliminated by ANSI. Existing safety compliance signs and labels already in use which feature this older header style may continue to be used. However, OSHA states that there is to be no variation in the type of design of safety signs posted to warn of specific dangers, warnings, and radiation hazards. If a facility is going to update their WARNING signs, they should do so universally to avoid an OSHA violation.
