OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910.132) requires employers to provide and require personal protective equipment wherever a hazard assessment finds a risk, and to communicate that requirement — which is what a PPE sign does. OSHA doesn't dictate exact wording, but the sign has to make the requirement clear before workers reach the hazard. Missing PPE signage is a frequent citation.
Start with the hazard assessment OSHA requires under 1910.132(d). Walk each area and identify the risks: impact and falling objects (hard hat), particles and splash (eye/face), noise (hearing), chemicals (gloves and clothing), and so on. Each hazard maps to a sign: hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, or a combined all-PPE sign.
Yes. Our multi-hazard PPE signs combine two to a dozen requirements on one sign using text and symbols — ideal for an entrance where hard hat, glasses, hearing protection, and hi-vis are all required. An All PPE Required sign bundles the common set and cuts clutter at the door.
Post PPE signs upstream of the hazard so workers gear up before exposure. Place signs at every entrance and access point, repeat within large areas, and position them at eye level, unobstructed by doors, racking, or equipment. Placing a sign right at the hazard is often too late. A PPE floor sign at the threshold catches workers looking down as they cross into the zone.
Yes. Our SlipSafe 18-mil anti-skid vinyl PPE floor signs have an enclosed grit top surface to prevent slips, with a permanent adhesive backing for smooth floors. They put the requirement right underfoot at an entrance, where a wall sign can be missed in a busy space.
Construction PPE is governed by 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E, which requires head, eye, foot, hand, and other protection for the site's hazards. Post construction site PPE boards at entrances—typically hard hat, eye protection, hi-vis vest, and boots—and reflective aluminum holds up outdoors for the length of the job.
Labs follow OSHA 1910.132 plus the Laboratory Standard (1910.1450) for chemical hygiene, so PPE signs usually call for eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing. Post eye protection and protective clothing signs at lab entrances, and add an eyewash-station marker where corrosives are used.
Yes to both. A custom PPE sign lets you pick the header and the exact symbols from the clipart gallery and add your own message, and many signs offer a Spanish or bilingual version so every worker understands the rule. A fill-in board lets you check off the required gear on site.
To outfit your facility, pick a sign for each PPE requirement, place them at every entrance and repeat inside, and use a consistent format so the message reads the same everywhere. For a facility-wide set including matched signs, floor markings, and bilingual versions, call our team at (800) 952-1457 (Mon – Fri, 8:00am to 7:00pm EST) or email customerservice@smartsign.com for a quote.
We make PPE signs that pair the blue mandatory-action pictogram with a clear message, making the requirement easy to read at a glance in any language, right where the hazard begins. From single-item signs to all-PPE and fill-in-the-blank boards, floor signs, and custom and bilingual versions, they cover every entrance in a plant, jobsite, or lab.
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