The goal: a single, national system for hazard recognition in the U.S.
In September 2013, OSHA issued a new rule that incorporated the latest versions of standards for safety signs and tags by the American National Standards Institute. This was the first update in 40 years for OSHA's workplace safety sign and tag formats. Following current best practices for safety signage designs in construction and general industries, employers must adopt the newer ANSI tag and sign formats over time.
The goal is to have a single, national system for hazard recognition in the United States. This includes safety signs installed in public areas and facilities, safety labels on products and safety tags on equipment. With consistent signage, labels and safety tags, OSHA expects improvements to safety communication, resulting in fewer accidents and tragic deaths.