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Asbestos Warning Signs
Abatement and demolition crews post this sign at each asbestos regulated area and its approaches, so a worker can read it and take protective steps before going in. The legend is DANGER, ASBESTOS, MAY CAUSE CANCER, CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS and AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY, the words the rule asks for.
18" x 12"
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Asbestos 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 asbestos warning signs are used
A renovation crew hangs this sign on the plastic-sheeted doorway of a removal zone, then sets a second one in the hallway outside a ceiling tile job before anyone pulls down a board. Contractors also use one on a boiler room door while pipe insulation is coming off, and a demolition foreman may post one at the gate of a building being taken down. The problem it solves is simple: a subcontractor, delivery driver or inspector who never saw the job still needs to know the area is restricted before stepping in. The crew lead or site supervisor puts it up.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Every regulated area and each approach to it gets a sign, mounted at a height people can read without stopping. Use the 36 x 24 inch landscape size for a wide corridor or fence line, and the 12 x 18 inch portrait size for a door frame or post. Rust-free aluminum suits an outdoor fence, reflective aluminum suits a gate used after dark, and plastic is the light choice for a door that moves. Aluminum takes 1/4 inch holes in the corners or top corners; plastic has brass grommets.
Questions about asbestos warning signs
Does every asbestos sign need the respirator line?
No. The line WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN THIS AREA is needed only where respirators and protective clothing are required in that regulated area. Pick the version with that line when the area needs it, and the version without it when it does not. Check the current standard before you order.
Which size should an asbestos sign be?
The rule sets no size, so choose by how far away people will read it. The 36 x 24 inch landscape sign suits a wall at a work zone entrance, and the 12 x 18 inch portrait sign fits a narrow door frame or post. The 18 x 12 and 24 x 18 inch sizes fall in between.
Is this the same as an asbestos waste label?
No. OSHA's container and waste labels use different wording, starting with DANGER / CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS, so this sign is for the regulated area only. The builder shows the code citation for the legend, so you can check it against your own paperwork.
Is a building owner sign for mechanical rooms the same as this sign?
No. OSHA's building owner sign for a mechanical room that holds asbestos-containing material has no prescribed wording. It has to identify the material, where it is, and the work practices that keep it undisturbed. This page covers the regulated area sign, which uses the five-line legend.
Do shipyards print the asbestos words differently?
The words stay the same, but shipyards print the optional respirator line on two lines: WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, then AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN THIS AREA. The rest of the legend matches general industry and construction.
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