A warning sign shall be posted:

• At each entry to a room where hazard reduction activities are conducted when occupants are present


• At each main and secondary entryway to a building from which occupants have been relocated


• (For an exterior hazard reduction activity, where it is easily read 20 feet (6 meters) from the edge of the hazard reduction activity worksite)

The employer may use signs required by other statutes, regulations or ordinances in addition to, or in combination with, signs required by this paragraph.

The employer shall assure that no statement appears on or near any sign required by this paragraph which contradicts or detracts from the meaning of the required sign.

The employer shall post the following warning signs in each work area where an employees exposure to lead is above the PEL.

The employer shall assure that signs required by this paragraph are illuminated and cleaned as necessary so that the legend is readily visible.

Other products denoting lead-work:

ANSI - Lead work area. Poison. No smoking or eating.
OSHA - Lead work area. Poison. No smoking or eating.

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