FAQ's

What is a Do Not Start Machine sign used for?

A Do Not Start Machine sign is used to tell people not to start a machine. These signs are used when someone is fixing a machine or cleaning a machine or checking a machine. This way nobody starts the machine by mistake when someone is working on the machine.

Where should Do Not Start Machine signs be posted?

You should put these signs on the machines start button or next to the start button.

* Put them on the power switch to remind people not to turn it on.

* Put them on the control panel so everyone can see the Do Not Start Machine sign.

* Put them anywhere someone could turn on the machine by mistake. The Do Not Start Machine sign needs to be in a place where people can see it easily.

What OSHA standard covers this type of sign?

The OSHA standard for Do Not Start Machine signs is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. This standard is about controlling energy when we are fixing equipment. It says we need to turn off the equipment and use warnings before fixing the equipment.

Is a Do Not Start sign the same as a lockout/tagout tag?

No a Do Not Start sign and a lockout/tagout tag are not the thing. A lockout/tagout tag is part of a procedure to control energy when we are fixing a machine. A Do Not Start sign is a warning label that tells people not to start the machine. Many places use both the Do Not Start sign and the lockout/tagout tag.

Can these signs stay on the machine all the time?

Yes, Do Not Start Machine signs can stay on the machine all the time. We usually put them near the start button as a reminder to people not to start the machine. They are not, like lockout tags that we use when fixing the machine. The Do Not Start Machine sign is always there to remind people.

What kind of surfaces can these signs be stuck to?

Do Not Start Machine signs can be stuck to metal surfaces or plastic surfaces or painted surfaces or enclosures. The adhesive is strong and can hold on to clean and smooth surfaces. This means you can put the Do Not Start Machine sign on different types of machines.

What size options are available?

Hazard signs come in different sizes. Some common sizes for hazard signs are 3.5" x 5", 5" x 7", 7" x 10", 10" x 14" These sizes ensure that hazard signs are visible and easy to read. Hazard signs need to be big enough to grab people's attention and small enough to fit in the space available.