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Benzene Warning Signs
Refinery crews post this sign at the entrances to each benzene regulated area, where airborne benzene exceeds the limit or can reasonably be expected to. It is a seven-line sign, so it covers the cancer risk, the fire risk and the respirator requirement in one place.
18" x 12"
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Benzene 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 benzene warning signs are used
Tank farm gates, truck loading racks and sampling stations are spots where a refinery posts this sign, because contractors and visiting drivers pass them without knowing what is nearby. A maintenance crew may hang a copy at the entry to a unit it is working on, and a plant safety coordinator may add one at a pump room door. The sign's job is to stop people for a second: it says the area is regulated, that benzene may cause cancer, and that the liquid and vapor are highly flammable.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
At each entrance to the regulated area, mount the sign at a height people read without stopping. Pick the 36 x 24 inch landscape size for a gate that vehicles approach, and the 12 x 18 inch portrait size for a walk-in door. Reflective aluminum shows in headlights, which matters where trucks and cars enter after dark. Rust-free aluminum suits an outdoor post, and plastic is light for an indoor door. Use the 1/4 inch holes in aluminum and the brass grommets in plastic.
Questions about benzene warning signs
Why does a benzene sign mention flammable liquid and smoking?
The OSHA benzene legend prints two extra lines, HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR and DO NOT SMOKE, between MAY CAUSE CANCER and the respirator line. They are part of the fixed wording, so the sign prints all seven lines of the rule.
How big should a benzene sign be for a gate?
The rule gives no size, so match the sign to the gate. The 36 x 24 inch landscape sign suits a gate or a wide wall, and the 12 x 18 inch portrait sign fits a narrow door or a post. Reflective aluminum shows in headlights at night, which helps where vehicles enter after dark.
Is plastic a fit for a benzene area?
Plastic is a light, flexible .020 inch sheet printed on one side, with square corners and brass grommets for hanging. Aluminum at .040 inch is stiffer and rust-free, which suits a sign that stays out in the weather.
Does a construction or shipyard benzene job use the same words?
No change. The construction and shipyard benzene rules match the general industry text, so the same seven lines apply on those jobs. The posting rule, at the entrances to each regulated area, is the same too.
Does the benzene rule require a sign on a fence line?
The rule asks for signs at the entrances to regulated areas. A fence line gets a sign only where it has an opening, such as a gate or walk-through, so mount the sign at that opening rather than along the fence.
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