Any project manager should know construction site safety is of the utmost importance. There are various ways to improve safety on construction sites, and one of them is by installing signs.
Types of Job Site Signs
Danger signs warn workers and visitors of potential hazards and help prevent accidents and death. These signs should only be used when danger is imminent, such as when there is a hole in the ground or live electrical wires.
Warning signs are similar to danger signs but are for situations which are not as severe. They warn workers and visitors of potential hazards but do not require immediate action. For example, a warning sign is used to inform people heavy machinery is in use.
Caution signs are like warning signs, but they are for situations which are less severe than situations which warrant warning signs. They alert people of potential hazards but do not mean an accident will occur if the hazard is not avoided. For example, a caution sign may inform workers they are entering an area with slippery floors.
Informational signs provide general information about the job site, such as the location of the first aid kit and the nearest exit. These signs are important for helping people navigate the job site and find what they are looking for.
Safety signs remind workers of the safety procedures they must follow. For example, a safety sign may remind workers to wear their hard hats and safety glasses.
Fire safety signs remind workers of the fire safety procedures they should follow. For example, a fire safety sign may remind workers not to use flammable liquids in an area.
Emergency signs indicate the location of exits. These signs are important for helping people find the nearest exit in an emergency.
First aid signs indicate the location of first aid kits.
Notice signs provide general information about the job site. For example, a notice sign informs workers where smoking is prohibited.
Benefits of Signs on Job Sites
Improved Safety: Signs remind workers of hazards on job sites and the procedures they should follow to stay safe.
Communication: Signs provide information about the job site, such as the location of the nearest exit and the location of the first aid kit.
Improved Efficiency: Signs help workers to function more effectively by providing them with the information they need.
Cost-Effective: Signs are a cost-effective way to improve safety and communication on the job site. The cost of a sign system is significantly less than a fine for safety violations or the cost of an accident.
Reduced Liability: Signs on the job site help reduce the penalty a company needs to pay in case of an accident. If signs are in place and an accident occurs, the company can argue the worker should have been aware of the hazard.
Contact us, FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA, if you have any questions at all about signs and graphics for construction sites or any other industry.