Free Safety Signage Checklist
Safety Signage Compliance Checklist
Ensure your workplace is equipped with the correct safety signage to stay compliant and keep your
team safe.
Use this checklist to assess your current signage needs and identify any gaps.
1. General Mandatory Signage
[ ] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Signs indicating where PPE such as helmets, goggles, and gloves [ ] No Entry/Authorized Personnel Only – Signs marking restricted areas and areas requiring special clearance.
[ ] No Smoking – Clearly marked areas where smoking is prohibited.
2. Hazard and Warning Signs
[ ] Danger: High Voltage – Signs in areas with high-voltage electrical equipment.
[ ] Flammable Materials – Areas where flammable chemicals or gases are stored or used.
[ ] Hazardous Waste – Signs identifying hazardous waste storage or disposal areas.
[ ] Radiation Risk – Indicating zones with exposure to radiation, including X-ray or radioactive materials.
3. Emergency and Fire Safety Signage
[ ] Fire Extinguisher Location – Clearly marking the location of fire extinguishers.
[ ] Emergency Exit – Clearly marked exits, especially in large or complex facilities.
[ ] Assembly Point – Areas where employees should gather during an evacuation.
[ ] First Aid Kits – Signs indicating the location of first aid kits or medical assistance.
4. Health and Safety Instructions
[ ] Hand Washing Required – In areas where hygiene is crucial, such as food handling or healthcare facilities.
[ ] Machine Operating Procedures – Instructions for safely operating dangerous machinery or equipment.
5. Industry-Specific Signage
[ ] Chemical Hazard Signs (e.g., GHS/CLP Symbols) – For industries handling hazardous chemicals.
[ ] Construction Site Safety – Signs such as ‘Hard Hat Area’ and ‘Fall Protection Required’.
[ ] Biohazard Signs – Used in healthcare, labs, or research facilities where biological hazards are present.
6. Traffic and Vehicle Safety
[ ] Speed Limits – Posted speed limits within the facility or property.
[ ] Forklift Operating Zone – Indicating areas where forklifts or heavy machinery are in use.
[ ] Pedestrian Walkways – Clearly marked pedestrian pathways for safety.
7. Signage Maintenance
[ ] Clean and visible
[ ] Positioned correctly at eye level
[ ] Free from damage or wear
[ ] Reflective (for areas requiring visibility in low light)
Final Check:
[ ] All required signage is in place
[ ] Signage is regularly inspected and maintained
[ ] Employees are trained to recognize and follow sign instructions