Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.42242 - Accident prevention tags; types; use and specifications

Rule 2242.

(1) A "Do Not Start" tag shall be attached to the starting mechanism of equipment that would cause a hazardous condition if activated. The background color shall be white with black lettering on a red square. (See figure 5.)

(2) A "Danger" tag shall be used where an immediate hazard or probability of injury exists. The background color shall be white with white letters on a red oval within a black square. (See figure 6.)

(3) A "Caution" tag shall be used to warn of a potential hazard or to caution against an unsafe practice. The background color shall be yellow with yellow letters on a black rectangle. (See figure 7.)

(4) An "Out of Order" tag shall be used only for the specific purpose of indicating equipment or machinery is out of order and its use might create a hazard. The background shall be white with white letters on a black square. (See figure 8.)

(5) A "Do Not Operate" tag shall be used to warn of potential hazard if use of the equipment would create a hazard. The background color shall be white with black lettering on a red square. (See figure 9.)

(6) An accident prevention tag shall be removed when the reason for use has been eliminated.

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Danger Signs--

Danger--Keep Off, Electric Current.

Danger--No Smoking, Matches, or Open Lights.

Danger--Men Working Above.

Danger--Not Room Enough Here to Clear Men on Cars.

Danger--Keep Away.

Danger--Men in Boiler.

Danger--Insufficient Clearance.

Danger--2,300 Volts.

Danger--Keep Out.

Danger--Crane Overhead.

Danger--Keep Off.

Caution Signs--

Caution--Do Not Operate, Men Working on Repairs.

Caution--Hands Off Switch, Men Working on Line.

Caution--Working on Machines, Do Not Start.

Caution--Goggles Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine.

Caution--This Door Must Be Kept Closed.

Caution--Electric Trucks, Go Slow.

Caution--This Space Must Be Kept Clear at All Times.

Caution--Stop Machinery to Clean, Oil, or Repair.

Caution--Keep Aisles Clear.

Caution--Operators of This Machine Shall Wear Snug Fitting Clothing--No

Gloves.

Caution--Close Clearance.

Caution--Watch Your Step.

Caution--Electric Fence.

Safety Instruction Signs--

Report All Injuries to the First-Aid Room at Once.

Walk--Don't Run.

Report All Injuries No Matter How Slight.

Think, If Safe Go Ahead.

Make Your Work Place Safe Before Starting the Job.

Report All Unsafe Conditions to Your Foreman.

Help Keep This Plant Safe and Clean.

Directional Signs--

This Way Out (below arrow panel).

This Way (inside arrow) Out (below arrow panel).

Fire Exit (below arrow panel).

Fire (inside arrow) Extinguisher (below arrow panel).

To the (inside arrow) Fire Escape (below arrow panel).

To the (inside arrow) First Aid (below arrow panel).

Manway (below arrow panel).

This Way to (inside arrow) First Aid Room (below arrow panel).

Informational Signs--

No Trespassing Under Penalty of the Law.

This Elevator is for Freight Only, Not for Passengers.

No Admittance Except to Employees on Duty.

No Admittance.

No Admittance, Apply at Office.

No Trespassing.

Men.

Women.

For Employees Only.

Office.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.42242

1979 AC