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Access official OSHA and ANSI standards, industry-specific regulations, compliance guides, and educational materials to help you maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

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Federal OSHA Standards

Official workplace safety and health regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor

OSHA 1910

General Industry Standards

Covers manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and most general industry workplaces. Includes requirements for safety signage, hazard communication, PPE, emergency procedures, and more.

Key Sections:

  • 1910.145 - Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
  • 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
  • 1910.37 - Exit routes and emergency planning
View OSHA 1910 Standards

OSHA 1926

Construction Standards

Regulations specific to construction, demolition, and related activities. Covers fall protection, excavation safety, PPE requirements, electrical safety, and construction-specific signage.

Key Sections:

  • 1926.200 - Accident prevention signs and tags
  • 1926.501 - Fall protection requirements
  • 1926.651 - Excavation safety standards
View OSHA 1926 Standards

ANSI Safety Sign Standards

American National Standards Institute specifications for safety colors, signs, and symbols

ANSI Z535 Series

The ANSI Z535 series provides comprehensive specifications for the design, application, and use of safety signs, colors, and symbols in workplaces. These standards work in conjunction with OSHA requirements to ensure clear, effective safety communication.

Z535.1 - Safety Colors

Specifications for colors used in safety signs (red, yellow, orange, green, blue)

Z535.2 - Environmental and Facility Signs

Standards for facility identification and wayfinding signage

Z535.3 - Criteria for Safety Symbols

Design criteria for safety pictograms and graphical symbols

Z535.4 - Product Safety Signs

Requirements for equipment and machinery safety labels

Z535.5 - Accident Prevention Tags

Specifications for temporary warning tags

Learn About ANSI Z535

Important Note

ANSI standards are copyrighted materials developed by industry experts. While OSHA standards reference ANSI Z535, the full standards must be purchased from authorized distributors.

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Industry-Specific Standards

Specialized regulations and guidelines for specific industries

Healthcare

Biohazard signage, PPE requirements, radiation warnings

Manufacturing

Equipment warnings, chemical storage, emergency procedures

Construction

PPE requirements, site hazards, traffic control

Warehouse

Forklift traffic, loading docks, pedestrian safety

Food Service

Handwashing, temperature control, allergen warnings

Chemical/Lab

Chemical labeling, emergency showers, fume hoods

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