Flammable Signs

If you keep materials and chemicals on hand that can go up in an instant if exposed to flame, you need a vivid and explicit Flammable Sign to warn employees and customers of the danger. This sign uses powerful text and graphics to immediately convey to onlookers the risks of working with these chemicals, and tells them in no uncertain terms that they must never expose these materials to an open flame, a spark, or even so much as a lit cigarette. These hazardous materials can erupt in an explosion if subjected to fire, causing serious injury, death, and catastrophic property damage. Not only is it good practice to label these materials properly with a Flammable Sign, it is the law.

Avoid Explosion and Flame
Technically, “combustible” and “flammable” mean two different things, but that distinction may be difficult to discern in the workplace. In any case, posting a Flammable Sign on chemicals or liquids that can create fires or explosions is of the utmost importance. These liquids produce vapors that mix with the air. These vapors can ignite in a heartbeat if exposed to an ignition source – which could be something as small as static electricity! The dangers cannot be overstated, which is why your employees should be trained comprehensively in the safe use of these liquids. However, even with training in place, you must also mark the liquids carefully with a Flammable Sign.

Meet Safety Requirements
OSHA and other regulatory agencies on the state and federal level have strict requirements when it comes to labeling explosive and combustible liquids. OSHA requires that any liquid with a flashpoint of 199.4 degrees or lower be labeled with a Flammable Sign, but you should check with state authorities to see if another regulatory agency defines it differently. Only by remaining in compliance with all the relevant statutes can you avoid fines. Additionally, if there is a fire, the penalties will be much harsher if you cannot prove that you labeled these materials properly.

Affordable and Effective
Considering the dramatic ramifications of failing to label your flammable liquids, there is no reason to take chances. A catastrophic fire or explosion could be expensive – monetarily and in the cost of human lives. The same cannot be said of a Flammable Sign from American Sign Letters, which is both affordable and effective. Get yours today!