Biohazard Signs - Page 3

Biohazard signs come in a variety of mounting and installation options, and the wall is just one of the places biohazard signs can be posted. Our offerings include a range of biohazard signs designed to be placed around the facility, some of which are mentioned here:

Fluorescent biohazard labels are seen 75% quicker than conventional biohazard signs and labels made from standard materials. Made from 2.2 mils thick fluorescent orange cast vinyl, fluorescent biohazard labels are designed for safety and high visibility applications, and the high gloss fluorescent finish attracts attention and enhances visibility even against a visually complex background or for a distracted viewer.

The material used in these fluorescent biohazard signs is flexible for flat or simple curves. Fluorescent biohazard labels work by "grabbing wavelength" on either side of the orange spectrum and re-emitting a more concentrated pure orange, so they appear to glow even in the daytime. Fluorescent biohazard signs and labels also provide good UV, temperature, humidity, chemical (mild acids, alkalis, and solvents), and salt solution/spray resistance.

Yes, biohazard signs are required to carry the biohazard symbol. As per OSHA 1910.1030, a biohazard sign shall bear the biohazard symbol (U+2623) along with "Biohazard" wording.

The biohazard symbol was designed back in 1966 by Charles Baldwin of Dow Chemicals, who wanted the symbol featured on biohazard signs to be "memorable but meaningless" so that it would educate people as to what it means. This symbol, currently used internationally on biohazard signs, scored highest among the competing designs and was, of all the choices, the most unique and memorable.

According to OSHA Standard 1910.1030(g)(1)(ii)(A), employers shall post biohazard signs at the entrance to research laboratories and production facilities or work areas engaged in the culture, production, concentration, experimentation, and manipulation of microbes.

OSHA §1910.145(e)(4) also explains how biohazard signs and warnings should be posted to identify equipment, containers, rooms, materials, experimental animals, or combinations thereof, which contain or are contaminated with biohazardous agents.

Double-sided Print: Projecting biohazard signs are printed on two sides, making these biohazard signs great for hallways where people are coming from either direction. Projecting biohazard signs extend from the surface at a right angle, so nobody can miss important information printed on these biohazard signs.

Angular Visibility: While flat, one-dimensional biohazard signs can be read only from the front, projecting V-shaped biohazard signs have a 74° bend for superior visibility. These biohazard signs make it easy to spot the warning from any angle, since V-shaped biohazard signs have two flanges and two pre-drilled mounting holes on each flange. Screws can be used to fix the sign on a surface using the drilled holes, or adhesive tape included in the order can be used instead.