Safety Signs and Tags Definitions Quiz

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What does the term 'sign' refer to in the context of safety and risk management?

  • Displays used for employee education
  • News releases and safety posters
  • Bulletins for industrial workers
  • A surface prepared for warning or safety instructions (correct)

According to OSHA 1910.145, which of the following is true about the specifications for accident prevention signs and tags?

  • They do not cover safety signs designed for streets and highways (correct)
  • They apply only to marine regulations
  • They are intended to cover all safety signs, including those for streets and highways
  • They apply only to plant bulletin boards

How does OSHA 1910.145 classify signs according to use?

  • Four categories
  • Five categories
  • Three categories (correct)
  • Two categories

Which of the following is NOT covered by the specifications for accident prevention signs and tags?

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What is the purpose of the specifications for accident prevention signs and tags?

<p>To indicate hazards that may lead to accidental injury or property damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the definition of the word 'sign' in the context of safety and risk management?

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Which type of sign should be used to indicate an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury?

<p>Danger signs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should caution signs be used to warn against?

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According to ANSI Z535.2-2002, what do notice signs indicate?

<p>Company policy statements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do fire safety signs indicate?

<p>Emergency fire fighting equipment locations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of situation should danger signs be used?

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What is the purpose of caution signs?

<p>To warn against potential hazards or caution against unsafe practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should safety instruction signs be used?

<p>Where needed for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do general safety signs indicate?

<p>General instructions relative to safe work practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are notice signs used for?

<p>Indicate a statement of company policy as it relates to personnel safety or property protection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of fire safety signs?

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What is a 'sign'?

A surface prepared for warning or safety instructions.

OSHA 1910.145 Coverage

They do not cover safety signs designed for streets and highways.

How does OSHA classify signs?

Three categories based on use.

Not covered by OSHA 1910.145

Plant bulletin boards.

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Purpose of safety signs

To indicate hazards that may lead to accidental injury or property damage.

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Excluded from 'sign' definition

Safety posters.

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Danger Signs

An immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Caution signs warn against?

Unsafe practices.

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Notice signs indicate

Company policy statements.

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Fire safety signs indicate

Emergency fire fighting equipment locations.

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Danger signs are used for

An immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury

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Purpose of caution signs

To warn against potential hazards or caution against unsafe practices.

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When to use safety instruction signs

Where needed for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.

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General safety signs

General instructions relative to safe work practices.

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Notice signs are used for

Indicate a statement of company policy as it relates to personnel safety or property protection.

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Main purpose of fire safety signs

To indicate the location of emergency firefighting equipment.

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