OSHA Caution This Machine Starts Automatically Sign Stickers

This sign warns workers that the machine is programmed to start automatically and that workers should exercise caution when near it. The yellow Caution header indicates the automatic start hazard presents a potential injury risk appropriate for automatic equipment where the risk is assessed at the Caution level rather than Danger or Warning.

Use Caution for automatic equipment where the potential injury is assessed as minor to moderate under ANSI Z535.4 guidelines. Use Danger for equipment where automatic activation can cause immediate life-threatening or severely disabling injury such as industrial presses, large conveyors, or robotic systems. Your facility's hazard assessment should determine the correct signal word for each piece of automatic equipment.

Order enough to post on every piece of automatic equipment at minimum one sign per machine at the primary operator position, and additional signs at service access points and secondary approach positions. StickerJet packs of 5 make it cost-effective to ensure every automatic machine is properly labeled.

On-equipment automatic start signage is a recognized administrative control under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 and 29 CFR 1910.147. However, signage alone does not satisfy all requirements a complete compliance program also requires machine guarding, written lockout/tagout procedures, worker training, and regular equipment inspections.

Yes. StickerJet signs use premium self-adhesive vinyl with strong adhesive that bonds securely to clean, smooth surfaces including painted metal, stainless steel, powder-coated equipment, and plastic machine housings. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol before application for best adhesion.