Vol.25 | No.38 | Week of 09-22-25

UNOBSERVED HAZARDS & SIGNS, SIGNALS, BARRICADES

## Date:

## Job Name:

*Observe & obey* 
*all safety signage* 
*on your jobsite.*
!

**Supervisor Signature:**

Construction workers routinely face numerous hazards, including heights, 
electrocution, falling objects, and more. One easy, efficient way to improve 
safety is to post construction labels and signage around the jobsite. You should 
know which hazards are present on your jobsite so you can help workers avoid, 
mitigate, or otherwise plan for those hazards.

## Common Construction Site Hazards

*ñ* Slips – Trips – Falls

*ñ* Electrocution

*ñ* Caught-in/between

*ñ* PPE

## Primary Exposure for Mechanical Construction Workers

*ñ* Simultaneously working in the same area with several other trades

*ñ* Failure to observe signs, signals and/or barricades in the work areas

## Safe Work Practices

*ñ* Whenever you are working, watch carefully for signs, signals, and 
barricades that are there to warn you about hazards that may otherwise go 
unobserved.

*ñ* Always obey the signs, signals, and barricades when you see them.

*ñ* When you see a Danger sign, be instantly aware that the hazard is 
immediate and/or imminent.

*ñ* When you see a safety instruction sign, be aware that it is there to help 
ensure injury and non-injury incident prevention.

*ñ* When you see a Caution sign, be aware that it’s there to caution you about 
potential hazards, or against performing unsafe work practices.

*ñ* When you see a Notice sign, pay close attention to its instruction.

*ñ* When you see accident prevention tags, be aware that the tool or 
equipment is defective and should not be used, or that there is a source of 
uncontrolled energy that could not be locked out.

*ñ* When you are installing or erecting a sign, signal, or barricade, make sure 
that it is clearly visible to those walking or working in the area, and make 
sure any writing is easily legible.

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