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 Design
Requirements: Caution signs are usually rectangular in
shape. The body is yellow with a black upper panel. The
word "CAUTION" is printed in yellow on the black
upper panel. Specific information and pictograms, on the
lower portion of the sign, is printed in black.
A caution sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution signs are used in areas where potential injury
or equipment damage is possible, or to caution against unsafe
practices.
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Ear Protection
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Ear Protection Required 1910.145(c)(2)
 Caution
signs are to be posted to indicate a possible hazard
against which proper precautions should be taken. Whenever
an employee is exposed to sound levels exceeding the
levels prescribed by OSHA, the employer must ensure
that hearing protection is worn. This informational
marking serves to remind employees that they have
entered an area where hearing protection must be worn.
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Non-Potable Water
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Non-potable water 1926.51(b)
 Outlets
for non-potable water must be identified with signs
meeting the requirements of Subpart G of Part 1926
(Signs, Signals and Barricaded) to clearly indicate
that the water should not be used for drinking, washing
or cooking purposes.
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Caution - Asbestos Dust
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Asbestos 1910.1001(e)2),(j)(1)
 Entrances
to regulated areas, where the airborne concentrations
of asbestos exceed the exposure limits given in Subpart
Z, 1910.1001(c), must be marked to minimize the number
of persons exposed to asbestos.
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This guide is intended for general information
purposes only.
This guide is not a substitute for review of applicable government
regulations and standards
