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Arsenic Warning Signs
A plant posts this sign to mark each regulated area, meaning a place where exposure, not counting respirators, is above the permissible limit. The legend is DANGER, INORGANIC ARSENIC, MAY CAUSE CANCER, DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE, WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA and AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
18" x 12"
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Arsenic Warning Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where arsenic warning signs are used
A plant may mark a pump room, a catwalk over a process tank and the entrance to a mixing room with this sign, wherever the area is a regulated area. A safety coordinator orders it so that visiting engineers, temporary workers and contractors learn the eating, drinking and smoking rules before they walk in. The sign also keeps the respirator message in view for anyone who passes the door, including a quick inspector who only meant to look around.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Mark each regulated area's entrance with a sign at a height people see on approach. A 36 x 24 inch landscape size fits a wide wall at a plant entrance, and a 12 x 18 inch portrait size suits a narrow door frame or post. Rust-free aluminum suits a fixed wall or an outdoor fence, and plastic is light and flexible for a moving sign. Reflective aluminum suits a vehicle route at night. Aluminum offers 1/4 inch mounting holes and plastic offers brass grommets.
Questions about arsenic warning signs
Why does the eating line differ from the lead sign?
The arsenic legend reads DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE, without the words IN THIS AREA that the lead legend adds. The sign prints the arsenic wording as the rule gives it. The rule also bars any statement on or near a required sign that contradicts or detracts from it.
Does an arsenic sign need light or cleaning?
The rule asks that the sign be illuminated and cleaned so the legend stays readily visible. Plan a light source or a spot with good daylight, and keep the face clean. Reflective aluminum also shows in headlights, which helps where vehicles pass the sign at night.
Which size fits a plant wall?
No size is set by the rule, so match the sign to the viewing distance. The 36 x 24 inch landscape sign suits a wall beside a door, and the 12 x 18 inch portrait sign suits a door frame. Aluminum can take 1/4 inch holes in the corners, top corners, or center top and bottom.
Is the arsenic legend the same in construction and shipyards?
Yes. The construction arsenic rule (29 CFR 1926.1118) and the shipyard rule (29 CFR 1915.1018) match the general industry text word for word, so the wording does not change from one setting to another. Check with your employer about which standard a particular job falls under.
Can an arsenic sign use plastic?
Yes. Plastic is styrene at .020 inch, light and flexible, printed on one side with square corners and brass grommets in the corners or top two. It suits a sign that moves with a changing work area. Aluminum at .040 inch is rust-free and better suited to a permanent wall.
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