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There are four regulated safety sign elements that must be present in order meet OSHA standards for accident prevention signs. When creating safety signage for your facility it's important to include all four elements as a baseline for compliance.

Traffic signs are divided into three basic categories: regulatory, warning, and guide signs. The shape of a traffic sign communicates important information about the sign's message. In poor visibility conditions, such as heavy fog, you may be able to make out only the shape of a sign.

OSHA standards are rules that describe the methods that employers must use to protect their employees from hazards. There are four groups of OSHA standards: General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture.

Warning signs come in tow colors, and sizes. The signs regarding a potential risk is Yellow with black symbol or text, and triangle in shape. Mandatory signs denote required actions that contribute towards safety. They are circular and Blue with symbol or text in white.

Mandatory safety signs are used to show actions or behaviors that are to be implemented within a workplace or area of public access to comply with relevant health and safety regulations. They are considered the 'must do' of safety signs.

There are four types of safety signs, i.e, Prohibition and fire, Mandatory, Caution, and safe Condition. Some symbols are gloves, boots, safety glasses, breathing masks, face shields, hearing protection, etc.