• Any bolts, nails, or hooks used to secure the sign should be checked to make sure they don’t present a hazard.
• Employers should inspect signs regularly for damage, obstructions, and other issues.

Once an employer identifies where to locate a sign, it’s time to post it. Any bolts, nails, or hooks used to secure the sign should be checked to make sure they don’t present a hazard. As needed, signs should be placed behind glass or plexiglass. To reach the optimum sign lifespan, it should adhere to the sign supplier’s regular cleaning procedures for removing any dirt, dust, grime, and oil.

Because signs do not last forever, they need to be monitored. Employers should inspect signs regularly for:

The results of these inspections will dictate when it’s time to replace, or even remove, a sign.

If the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adds or changes sign requirements, the employer will need to revisit its own signs to ensure compliance.