Examples of safety signs, door signs, symbols, & charts  a_rtksigns.gif (1923 bytes)

The following are links to examples of safety signs that can be posted to ensure that employees and visitors are aware or reminded of the hazards in the area.  Some of these can be printed and used as a temporary measure but we recommend purchase of durable, laminated, color-fast sign for the long term.  ( more safety sign examples) 

bullet DOOR SIGNS FOR TEACHING LAB, RESEARCH LABS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE
bulletContact and Hazard Sign - Teaching and Research labs (and chemical storage)
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bulletblank-gif
bulletpowerpoint-file (800k save & open to modify)
bulletBiological Safety Level-1 (gif file)  (ppt file)
bulletBiological Safety Level-2 (gif file)  (ppt file)
bulletCaution Carcinogen - Authorized person only  (gif)   (pdf)
bulletCaution Radioactive Material  (jpg file)  (pdf)

 

bulletNotice.gif (1792 bytes)  SAFETY SIGNS
bulletBe careful - Wash hands to remove chem residue (gif)  (pdf)
bulletBe Careful - This machine has no brain  (small gif)  (large gif)  (pdf)
bulletClimb ladder with both hands (gif)  (pdf)
bulletCorrosives (gif)
bulletNo eating, drinking, or smoking in area  (jpg)  (pdf)
bulletNo smoking   #1    #2(ppt)   Symbol  (pdf) 
bulletNO SMOKING in building ( pdf)
bulletNO SMOKING within 25 ft - large (pdf)  small  (pdf)
bulletEmergency Phone Numbers - Wall Sign
bulletPPE Required for chems, infectous mat or lab work (pdf)  (pdf2) in lab (pdf)
bulletNFPA Rating labels  (jpg)  Labels available at Biology & Chemistry dept or any safety supply
bulletNMSU Labels for Peroxide formers (policy) -  ppt    jpeg   pdf9x
bulletSafety First Blank - (ppt)  (pdf)

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bulletEyeglasses are cheap, eyesight is priceless
bulletMachines have no brain, use your
bulletMay not get second chance

 

bulletCAUTION-2.gif (2308 bytes) CAUTION SIGNS
bulletAsbestos -  Do not disturb
bulletBiohazards - No food in unit  (gif)  (pdf)
bulletBiohazards - No food in area
bulletCarcinogen - Authorized person only (gif)  (pdf)
bulletCarcinogen - Caution  (pdf)
bulletCarcinogen Storage - Trained personnel
bulletCarcinogen Storage - Special training required
bulletChemicals - No food in refrigerator
bulletChemicals - Check MSDS  (gif)
bulletChemicals - Check Chemical Hygiene Plan  (gif)
bulletChemicals - No food in area
bulletConfined Space (pdf)
bulletFoot protection required
bulletHazardous waste
bulletHigh pressure cyclinder - keep chained  (pdf)
bulletLOCK OUT for safety before starting (english & spanish) - (pdf)
bulletCaution Radioactive Material  (jpg file)  (ppt)  (pdf)
bulletCaution  X-Ray (analytical type) poss in use  (jpg file)  (pdf)

 

bullet HAZARDOUS WASTE AREA SIGNS
bullet NMSU Waste Accumulation Point  (gif)  (ppt)  (pdf)
bullet Hazardous Waste sign (gif #1)  (gif#2)   (pdf)

 

bullet Danger.gif (1927 bytes) DANGER SIGNS                    
bulletAsbestos     
bulletCorrosive hazard  
bulletEye protection required
bulletHard hat area
bulletHigh voltage
bulletHigh Magnetic Field  (ppt)   (pdf) 
bullet Laser Danger Class3&4 (ppt template)  Class3b  (pdf)  Class4  (pdf)  position info
bulletUV Light Danger - eye & skin hazard (pdf)

 

bullet REFRIGERATOR & NO FOOD (EATING) SIGNS
bulletChemicals - no food in refrigerator  
bulletChemicals - no eating in area   (pdf) 
bulletBiohazards - no food in refrigerator
bulletNotice - No chems - Food only in this unit

 

bulletNotice.gif (1792 bytes)  NOTICES
bulletNotice blank - (ppt) (pdf)
bulletKeep cylinders chained  example #1(gif)  #2(gif)  #3(pdf) 
bulletHPGC - Cylinders not connected - must be capped  example #1  #2
bulletHPGC - Fuel & oxygen cylinder separation requirements  example #1(gif)  #2(ppt)  #3(pdf)
bulletExit door to remain unlocked (jpg)  (pdf)
bulletFire door, Do not block   (gif)  (pdf)
bulletEmergency Shower example #1   #2
bulletEmergency Eyewash example#1  #2
bulletRemove gloves before leaving laboratory (pdf)
bulletLab coats contamination caution (pdf)
bulletPPE required for chemical, infectious or lab use (pdf)
bullet Wash hands before handling or eating food 
bulletBiosafety for animal area  (pdf - english) (pdf - english & spanish)
bulletGeneral (pdf - english) (pdf - english & spanish)
bulletElectric panel keep clear 36 inches (english & spanish) - (pdf)
bulletSCP No chemical to sanitary sewer drain  - (pdf)
bulletHood out of service - (pdf)

 

bulletSYMBOLS
bulletBiohazard
bulletEyewash
bulletEmergency shower
bulletNFPA diamond
bulletRadiation
bulletPoison - skull & crossbones (poison)
bulletWheelchair

 

bulletCHARTS AND EXAMPLES
bulletBiohazard label
bulletChart - Hazard versue PPE
bulletNFPA Rating labels
bulletLabels for Peroxide formers (policy) -  ppt    jpeg   pdf-9

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 Environmental Health& Safety: MSC-3578, P.O. Box 30001, Academic Research Bldg. C, Rm. 109
    Street delivery address: NMSU, 1620 Standley Dr., Academic Research Bldg. C, Las Cruces, NM 88003
    Training Office: Academic Research Unit C, rm110 (see map ), 
    Telephone: 575-646-3327; FAX: 575-646-7898. Website - http://www.nmsu.edu/safety
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    This page was last updated on 08/22/2008