Custom Danger Signs

You must use a danger sign when the hazard is immediate and severe. If a worker enters the area or touches the equipment, they will likely be killed or seriously injured (e.g., "danger: confined space - deadly gas"), unlike the lower risk warnings on osha caution signs.

Yes, custom tools allow you to write the message exactly as needed. However, keep the text brief and direct. State the hazard, the consequence, and the instruction, following the guidance for custom signs.

Yes, as long as they use the official OSHA/ANSI danger header design (red oval with white text inside a black rectangle). The custom text simply applies that standard warning to your specific situation, meeting all requirements for custom ansi signs labels.

Yes, adding a symbol (like a skull and crossbones or an electrical bolt) is highly recommended. It reinforces the lethal nature of the hazard and communicates the danger faster than text alone, which is vital for warnings like radiation warning labels.