MSU Hazard Warning Signage System
Purpose
Montana State University (MSU) is dedicated to providing safe and healthy facilities for all employees,
students, and visitors, as well as complying with federal and state occupational health and safety standards.
Administrators, faculty, staff and students share the responsibility to reduce potential physical and health risks
encountered in the performance of duties requiring entry into potentially hazardous areas including, but not
limited to educational, research and diagnostic laboratories; laboratory support locations; confined spaces;
workshops; food service areas; storage areas and various other workspaces or areas (collectively referred to as
“exposure areas”) at MSU. Montana State University believes that a Hazard Warning Signage System (HWSS)
significantly advances this objective. This program is designed to identify and designate responsibilities for the
implementation and maintenance of such a system.
Role & Scope
Montana State University shall establish a uniform process for warning individuals who enter University
potentially hazardous areas about the known potential hazards associated with specific spaces. An HWSS
attempts to set the conditions under which the various signage components are to be posted. It is important that
all employees, visitors and emergency responders are aware of the hazards identified by applicable signs. The
HWSS shall be implemented for all applicable facilities at MSU entities. Employees, students, and visitors who
are authorized to enter any exposure area with identified hazards must be provided access to the HWSS
definitions. The definitions will also be supplied to applicable emergency response and maintenance personnel.
Contractors working in MSU buildings may access HWSS definitions through the campus department
administering their contract, or the Safety & Risk Management (SRM) office. A complete copy of the HWSS
may be requested from SRM, and is viewable on the SRM website at
http://www.montana.edu/wwwsrm/EHSresources.htm
The HWSS is designed to fulfill regulatory signage requirements as well as alert users and visitors to specific
hazards located in individual potentially hazardous areas. The signs do not list every hazard and do not replace
basic safety training or practice.
Information
Assistance will be provided by the Safety & Risk Management Department to any Department or individual
requesting guidance to satisfy implementation of the HWSS. SRM may be contacted at 406-994-2711.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safety & Risk Management shall:
1. Identify a standard system for the hazard warning signage at MSU;
2. Establish standardized symbols and definitions for recognized hazards for posting on doors and/or other
appropriate locations;
3. Assist managers, supervisors, Principle Investigators/Lab Managers or other responsible parties in
identifying exposure area hazards and the appropriate labels to complete hazard warning signs;
4. Maintain a supply of the signage system components;
5. Establish the initial hazard warning elements and data collection instruments; and
6. Provide copies of this document to emergency responders and authorized personnel.
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MSU Police Department shall:
1. Provide emergency contact numbers to ranking emergency responders upon request during emergency
events involving exposure areas.
Building Supervisors shall:
1. Assure that signs are completed for each exposure area in which hazards have been identified;
Managers, Supervisors, Principal Investigators and Laboratory Managers shall:
1. Request Hazard Warning Signage through SRM;
2. Ensure that hazard labels reflect the current use and/or potential hazards of the exposure area;
3. Ensure that visitors are aware of the hazards indicated by the HWSS;
4. Ensure that the sign is maintained in complete and readable condition at all main access points to the
workspace; and
5. Supply current emergency contact information for the placard. Listed emergency contact personnel must
be familiar with the hazards in the posted location. The corresponding supervisor or manager must be one
of the emergency contacts. Contact information must be updated immediately upon a change in staffing
through the Designated Department Representative and SRM.
6. Coordinate annual audits of exposure area signage to assure signs are current and meet with an SRM
representative for review;
7. Contact SRM to obtain additional warning signs or labels as necessary to maintain current departmental
signage; and
8. Notify SRM when individual signs are altered, damaged or missing.
Employees shall:
(1) Be aware of the meanings of the signage labels; and
(2) Use appropriate safety precautions based upon the supplied information.
Sign Requests
Sign Requests can be made through the SRM department via the Hazard Warning Sign Request Form as
found on pages 7-9 of this packet. All requests will be reviewed, and follow-up questions may be asked for
clarification prior to sign composition, distribution and installation.
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Types of Signs
There are three types of signs that are available for posting hazards:
Hazard Notification Placard
The 8.5” x 14” hazard notification placard illustrated in this section (Figure 1) is intended to warn personnel,
students, and visitors that an exposure area exists and the hazards present. The specific hazards are indicated by
symbols and/or hazard warnings.
Signs will be posted at the entrance(s) to each functionally separate exposure area. Entrances to laboratory prep
rooms that serve multiple labs or require different symbols from the main lab will also be posted.
This placard notates a warning or dangerous area containing each of the following:
1. Type of hazard: Caution or Danger
2. Entry Requirements for room access
3. General Hazards for the room contents
4. Contact information for Emergency purposes and access
5. Date Posted
6. Room description
7. Location (Building and Room Number)
8. NFPA Placard (See Figure 2)
This placard is to be placed outside each door of a room that has chemical, physical, or health related hazards
within.
Symbols identifying the type(s) of hazard will be printed on the placard. The available Hazard Pictograms are
shown below next to the definitions of conditions warranting posting of these labels. If more than one hazard
exists in an exposure area, the appropriate symbols (most critically listed first until placard is full) should all be
displayed on one placard.
Specific Hazard Placard
If specific hazards are present, each specific hazard will be noted with an independent placard placed outside
each door that enters the room (As depicted and defined under Category D below).
NFPA Placard
Occasionally, a stand-alone NFPA warning sign - illustrated in Figure 2 - is intended to warn personnel,
students, visitors, and namely emergency responders of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) ratings for the
exposure area. This placard is to be posted outside of each entry door into the exposure area and will be
between sizes 4” x 4” and 12” x 12”. You may request an NFPA placard through the Chemical Inventory
program, and is required if you have chemicals within the exposure area.
If all 5 of the following categories exist as listed under NFPA 704, the NFPA placard is not required by law:
1. Under emergency conditions, no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials exists; and
2. Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible
materials such as concrete, stone, and sand; and
3. Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions; and
4. Materials are essentially nonirritating; and
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5. Materials are nonreactive below 30 cal/g with water.
However, if hazards are perceived without meeting any rating of 1 or more, a placard with the following ratings
can be requested for the exposure area:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Health (Blue) = 0
Flammable (Red) = 0
Instability (Yellow) = 0
Specific Hazard (White) = “ “
Hazards and Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements may be required to access an exposure area. These are noted in the table below under
Category A.
Hazards
Hazards have been divided into two categories:
(A) federal or state hazard warnings as noted in the table below under Category B (General Hazards); and
(B) chemical hazards that meet the Globally Harmonized System requirements as noted in the table below
under Category C (Chemical Hazards).
When space is a limiting factor, the most critical pictograms and those required by law will be
placed on the placard.
Specific Hazards
Separate signage as required by federal or state agencies must be independently displayed on each entry door to
a room containing particular hazards. These are noted in the table below under Category D.
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Figure 1
Hazard Warning Placard, example
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Figure 2
NFPA Placard, example
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HAZARD WARNING SIGNAGE REQUEST
Building:
Room:
# of signs (entry doors):
Date:
Name of Individual Completing Form:
Phone:
Email:
PLEASE REFER TO HAZARD WARNING SIGNAGE SYSTEM PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING
PAGES FOR MORE DETAILS ON EACH OF THE BELOW LISTED ITEMS.
Warning Type: Choose 1
Danger = immediate danger and that special precautions are necessary.
Caution = possible hazard against which proper precautions should be taken.
Entry Requirements: Choose all that apply – Descriptions begin on page 10
No Entry Without Authorization
Authorized Personnel Only (Required if carcinogens are present)
Restricted Area
No Open Flame
No Open Toed Shoes (Required in chemical/biological labs)
No Food or Drink (Required in chemical/biological labs)
Do Not Apply Cosmetics, Lip Balm, or Handle Contact Lenses (Required in chemical/biological labs)
Full Body Suit Required
Lab Coat Required
Apron Required
Hand Protection Required
Eye Protection Required
Face Shield Required
Head Protection Required
Respirator Required
Hearing Protection Required
Other:
Other:
General Hazards: Choose all that apply – Descriptions begin on page 15
Radiation Area
High Radiation Area
Radioactive Materials
Airborne Radioactivity Materials
Biohazard (present, or potentially present)
Biosafety Level 2
Pathogens:
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Biosafety Level 3
Pathogens:
High Voltage
Electrical Hazard
Cancer Hazard (Requires “Authorized Personnel Only” Label)
List the Carcinogens:
Toxic Gas
Hazardous Chemical/Cancer Suspect Agent
(Requires “Authorized Personnel Only” and “Danger” Label)
List the Carcinogens:
Laser Radiation (Class 2, 3, or 4 lasers)
Microwave Radiation
Strong Magnetic Field
Chemical Storage Area
Ultraviolet Light (from non-laser equipment)
Chemical Hazards: Choose all that apply - As defined by GHS - Descriptions begin on page 20
Acute Toxicity
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
Compressed Gas
Health Hazard
Irritant - Toxic
Oxidizer
Environmental
Specific Hazards: Choose all that apply – Descriptions begin on page 22
Radio Frequency
Confined Space
Permit Required Confined Space
Danger Laser Radiation (Class 3b, 4 lasers)
Caution Laser Radiation (Class 2, 3a lasers)
Use of Liquid Hydrogen
Areas of exposure to
Spraying Areas and Paint Storage Rooms;
Powder coating areas; or
Areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied.
Areas of storage or utilization of: Choose all that apply
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Hydrogen
Liquid Hydrogen
Oxygen
High Voltage
Asbestos
Specific Carcinogens
Lead
HIV/HBV research
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Voltage:
Contact Information:
Please complete the following information (see page 24 for assistance):
NAME
TITLE
DEPARTMENT
WORK
PHONE
AFTER HOURS
CONTACT
PI (If applicable)
Lab/Room Supervisor
Which Safety Officer(s) apply to your line of work? Please write “Primary” next to the primary type of work
performed.
Chemical
Radiation
Biological
Additional Notes:
NFPA PLACARD:
An updated Chemical Inventory with NFPA values (fire diamond as seen in Figure 2) is mandatory to request a
Hazard Warning Sign. If you do not currently have a chemical inventory sheet, please use the template
provided on the SRM website.
PLEASE SUBMIT TO:
SRMTRAINING@MONTANA.EDU
Safety and Risk Management
Training and Development Coordinator
PO Box 170510
Bozeman, MT 59717
994-7760
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Pictograms and Placards
Category A Labels – Entry Requirements
These labels represent prudent or good laboratory practice and are required for exposure area entry or lab use.
This is a partial list of the most commonly used labels found in the MSU system, others may be requested or
required as dictated by the supervisor and approved by SRM.
No Entry Without Authorization label signifies that access to potentially
hazardous areas is restricted to only authorized and emergency response
personnel unless the laboratory supervisor grants permission for entry and
confirms the space safe for entry.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY label is required when “Cancer
Hazard” or “Hazardous Chemical/Cancer Suspect Agent” labels are
posted.
RESTRICTED AREA label signifies that access to potentially hazardous
areas is restricted to only authorized and emergency response personnel
unless the laboratory supervisor grants permission for entry and confirms
the space safe for entry. Restricted areas are hereby defined as potentially
hazardous areas where:
1. ionizing radiation is generated;
2. radioactive materials are used or present;
3. infectious human, plant or animal pathogens are used or present for
research at Biosafety Level 3 (BL3); or
4. any other need for restriction exists
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NO OPEN FLAMES will be posted at access points to all potentially
hazardous areas where an open flame could ignite solids, fluids, or gasses.
Only Approved Burners (i.e. Bunsen Burner) by lab supervisors at
specified times may be used, for work purposes only.
NO OPEN TOED SHOES label will be posted at access points to all
potentially hazardous areas where a danger is present of foot injuries due
to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, feet are exposed to
electrical hazards, molten metal, hot surfaces, wet and slippery surfaces,
chemicals, or infectious materials.
NO FOOD OR DRINK label will be posted at access points to all
laboratories where chemical or biohazardous substances are used or stored
and all laboratories or rooms where radioactive materials are used
or stored.
NO COSMETICS, LIP BALM, OR CONTACT LENSES label must
be posted at access points to all potentially hazardous areas where there is
a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure when cosmetics and lip
balm are applied, or contact lenses are placed or removed
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FULL BODY SUIT label will be posted at access points to all potentially
hazardous areas where there is a high exposure to hazardous chemicals
and materials, infectious materials, and when work involves the
maintenance or removal of asbestos-containing material.
LAB COAT label will be posted at access points to all potentially
hazardous areas where there is a possible exposure to potentially
infectious material (including human blood and related blood products),
clean-ups of spills of hazardous materials, potential contact with hazards
or potentially hazardous chemicals, and Animal Caretakers.
APRON label will be posted at access points to all potentially hazardous
areas where handling corrosives, oxidizers, and transferring large
quantities of hazardous materials.
HAND PROTECTION label will be posted at access points to all
potentially hazardous areas where hands are exposed to hazards such as
skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe
abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, or harmful
temperature extremes.
The type of gloves worn is based on the characteristics of the work
performed. Gloves must be sanitized and disposed of properly.
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EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED label will be posted at access points
to all potentially hazardous areas where there is a reasonable probability of
exposure to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid
chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially
injurious light radiation. Eye protection with side protectors is required
where there is a hazard from flying objects. Contact lenses do not qualify
as eye protection.
FACE SHIELD REQUIRED label will be posted at access points to all
potentially hazardous areas where protection from impact hazards such as
flying fragments, objects, large chips, particles, and splashes.
HEAD PROTECTION label will be posted at access points to all
potentially hazardous areas where it is necessary to have protection from
impact and penetration of falling or flying objects, or by bumping against
a fixed object.
RESPIRATOR label will be posted at access points to all potentially
hazardous areas including, but not limited to: lack of oxygen; presence of
harmful dust, fogs, smokes, mists, fumes, gases, vapors, or sprays
including substances that may cause cancer, lung impairment, other
diseases or death. All respirators and use thereof must be approved by an
appropriate Safety and Risk Management personnel.
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HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED label will be posted at access
points to all potentially hazardous areas where there is a potential for noise
exposures at or above 85 dBA.
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Category B Pictograms – General Hazards
These pictograms fulfill a federal, state or industry standard warnings. This is a partial list of the most
commonly used labels found in the MSU system, others may be requested or required as dictated by the
supervisor and approved by SRM.
RADIATION AREA label is posted at the entrance to any area accessible
to individuals, in which radiation levels could result in an individual
receiving a dose equivalent in excess of 0.05 millisievert (5 millirem) in
one hour at 30 centimeters from the source of radiation or from any
surface that the radiation penetrates.
HIGH RADIATION AREA label is posted outside any area accessible to
individuals, in which radiation levels could result in an individual
receiving a dose-equivalent in excess of 1 millisievert (100 millirem) in
one hour at 30 centimeters from any source of radiation or from any
surface that the radiation penetrates.
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas where:
 Radioactive material in any amount exceeding 10 times the
quantity of such material specified in Appendix C to 10 CFR Part
20.
 Natural uranium or thorium is used or stored in an amount
exceeding 100 time the quantity of such material specified in
Appendix C to 10 CFR Part 20
AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVITY MATERIALS label must be posted at
access points to potentially hazardous areas where airborne radioactivity is
observed.
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BIOHAZARD label will be posted at access points to BL2 and BL3
laboratories and potentially hazardous areas including laboratories
working with human blood, unfixed tissue or other potentially-infectious
material. The label itself may also be used to identify refrigerators,
freezers, incubators and regulated waste containers where human blood or
other potentially-infectious materials are stored. It signifies the actual or
potential presence of a biohazard (infectious agent which presents a risk of
death, injury or illness)
BIOSAFETY LEVEL 2 label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas where BL2 containment is used; or where
research is performed with human blood, unfixed tissue or other
potentially-infectious material. BL2 agents used in the lab will be
identified by name on a blank label immediately following the BL2 label.
If the area is labeled as a BSL-2, please provide a list of pathogens worked
with in the lab.
BIOSAFETY LEVEL 3 label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas where research is conducted with
microorganisms requiring BL3 containment. These agents have a potential
for respiratory transmission, and may cause serious infection. BL3 agents
used in the lab will be identified by name on a blank label immediately
following the BL3 label. If the area is labeled as a BSL-2, please provide a
list of pathogens worked with in the lab.
HIGH VOLTAGE label will be posted at access points to potentially
hazardous areas containing electrical equipment or cables operating at 600
volts or greater.
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas containing accessible equipment with exposure
and unguarded electrical components operating at less than 600 volts.
CANCER HAZARD label will be posted at access points to potentially
hazardous areas containing chemicals that are specifically regulated by
OSHA as carcinogens. A current list of carcinogens is listed on the SRM
Website (www.montana.edu/wwwsrm). The placement of this label also
requires “Authorized Personnel Only”
TOXIC GAS label will be posted at access points to potentially hazardous
areas containing gases classified by the Department of Transportation as
poisonous, or by the Environmental Protection Agency as acutely toxic.
Poisonous Material (Department of Transportation - DOT, 49 CFR 173.115 (c), 1994) A
material which is a gas at 20°C (68°F) or less with a pressure of > 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi)
and which:
(1) Is known to be so toxic to humans as to pose a hazard to health during transportation,
or
(2) In the absence of adequate data on human toxicity, is presumed to be toxic to humans
because when tested on laboratory animals it has an LC50 value of not more than 5000
ml/m3.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL/CANCER SUSPECT AGENT label will
be posted at access points to potentially hazardous areas that use or store
chemicals classified by IARC or NTP as known or suspected human, or
known animal carcinogens. A current list of carcinogens is listed on the
SRM Website (www.montana.edu/wwwsrm). The placement of this label
also requires “Authorized Personnel Only” and the warning type “Danger”
to be posted.
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LASER RADIATION label will be posted at access points to potentially
hazardous areas where Class 2, 3 or 4 lasers are used or stored. The hazard
warning placard must be supplemented by posting a DANGER or
CAUTION warning placard (supplied through the Laser Safety
Officer, see Category D) when lasers are in operation. Protective eyewear
capable of absorbing the exact wavelength of the produced laser light must
be worn by all personnel with potential for beam exposure in these
laboratories.
MICROWAVE RADIATION label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas where there is potential for personal exposure
to microwave radiation (frequency 300 MHZ to 30 GHz) in excess of 10
mW/cm2.
STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas containing equipment capable of generating a
magnetic field of 0.5 mT or more.
CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas where chemicals are stored, typically chemical
stockrooms or storage rooms utilized by more than one researcher for
chemical storage.
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ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT label will be posted at access points to
potentially hazardous areas using non-laser equipment capable of
producing UV wavelengths between 180 and 400 nm at or above the
following intensities:
Wavelength (nm) mJ/cm2
180
250
200
100
250
7
300
10
350
1.5x104
400
1.5x105
The full curve is located in the annual "Threshold Limit Values" published by
the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, available
for view at SRM.
NOTE: 1. Biological Safety Cabinets with UV lamps will not be evaluated
as a UV hazard unless work requires the lamp be activated when the
cabinet is in use.
2. UV lasers will be posted with the laser radiation label.
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Category C Pictograms – Chemical Hazards
These pictograms fulfill the Globally Harmonized System and shall appear on the sign. Detailed descriptions
of categories, packing groups, divisions, types can be located at: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), categories 1,2,3
Poisonous Material (Department of Transportation - DOT, packing group I or II, 49 CFR
173.132, 1994) - Presumed to be toxic to humans because it falls within any one of the
following categories when tested on laboratory animals:
Oral Toxicity: LD50 of < 50 mg/kg.
Dermal Toxicity: LD50 of < 200 mg/kg.
Inhalation Toxicity: LC50 of <0.5 mg/l
Corrosive
Corrosive to metals, category 1
Skin corrosion, categories 1A,1B,1C
Serious eye damage, category 1
Explosive
Explosives of Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Self reactive substances and mixtures, Types A,B
Organic peroxides, Types A,B
Flammable
Flammable gases, category 1
Flammable aerosols, categories 1,2
Flammable liquids, categories 1,2,3
Flammable solids, categories 1,2
Self-reactive substances and mixtures, Types B,C,D,E,F
Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
Pyrophoric solids, category 1
Self-heating substances and mixtures, categories 1,2
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water,
emit flammable gases, categories 1,2,3
Organic peroxides, Types B,C,D,E,F
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Compressed Gas
- Compressed gases
- Liquefied gases
- Refrigerated liquefied gases
- Dissolved gases
Health Hazard
Respiratory sensitization, category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Carcinogenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, categories 1,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, categories 1,2
Aspiration Hazard, category 1
Irritant - Toxic
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitization, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
Oxidizer
Oxidizing gases, category 1
Oxidizing liquids, categories 1,2,3
Environmental
Hazardous to the aquatic environment
- Acute hazard, category1
- Chronic hazard, categories 1,2
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Category D – Specific Hazards
These placards notate specific hazards that exist behind the doors. These signs are stand-alone signs; they are
not pictograms. They are to be independent of the door signs. This is a partial list of the most commonly used
labels found in the MSU system, others may be requested or required as dictated by the supervisor and
approved by SRM.
Radio Frequency - This sign is required when the potential for personal
exposure to electromagnetic radiation within the frequency range of 10
MHZ to 100 GHz exceeds a power density of 10 mW/cm2 over a six minute
period.
Confined Space - This sign is required to identify locations that meet all 3
requirements below:
1. are configured to allow someone to enter to perform work,
2. have limited means for entry (tanks, pits, bins, silos, hoppers, etc.)
3. are not designed for continuous occupancy, and
No employee may enter a space marked with this sign without following the
procedures indicated in the Confined Space Plan. Contractors must utilize
an appropriate confined space entry procedure.
Danger Permit Required Confined Space signs must be posted outside
areas that meet all 4 requirements below:
1. Contain or have the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
2. Contain material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;
3. Have an internal configuration that could trap or asphyxiate an
entrant by inwardly converging walls or sloping floors; or
4. Contain any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
Danger Laser Radiation signs must be displayed on the outside of the
access points to each exposure area where class IIIB and IV lasers are in
operation. The danger sign must be removed or darkened if lit when the
laser is not in operation.
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Caution Laser Radiation signs must be displayed on the outside of the
access points to each exposure area where class II and IIIA lasers are in
operation. The caution sign must be removed or darkened if lit when the
laser is not in operation.
Notice No Unauthorized Personnel signs must be displayed on the outside
of the access points to each exposure area where liquid hydrogen is stored
Danger No Smoking signs must be displayed on the outside of the access
points to each exposure area where:
 Spraying Areas and Paint Storage Rooms;
 Powder coating areas; or
 Areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied.
Example:
Individual Specific Danger, Caution, or Warning signs must be
displayed on the outside of the access points to each exposure area where
the following are stored, or utilized:
 Hydrogen
 Liquid Hydrogen
 Oxygen
 High Voltage
 Asbestos
 Specific Carcinogens
 Lead (above the Permissible Exposure Limit as defined by OSHA
1910.1025(c)
 HIV/HBV research
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Additional Information
Contact Information
There shall be contact information for up to 4 individuals/organizations on each Hazard Warning Placard. The
information provided is intended to expedite access and gain valuable information regarding the exposure area
during emergencies, as well as provide assistance to visitors and support personnel that have a need to access
the exposure area.
The contact information for each of the 4 individuals/organizations shall be:
1. Name
2. Title
3. Department
4. Work Phone
5. After Hours Phone (This information will not be posted. The phone number listed will be University
Police Emergency Dispatcher x2121 for each individual. University Police will be given this
information for emergency purposes)
The 4 individuals/organizations shall be:
1. Emergencies – University Police Emergency Dispatcher
2. PI (if applicable)
3. Lab/Room Supervisor
4. Related Campus Safety Officer (Chemical, Laser, Radiation, etc.)
In the instance of an emergency, the Emergency Dispatcher will match the contact name or lab location to the
appropriate home contact information from the dispatch station. This system will provide access to emergency
contacts while allowing for personal confidentiality.
The name and emergency contact information must be supplied to SRM for use by emergency response
personnel. Personal information will be maintained in a confidential manner but will be supplied to official
emergency responders. Changes in emergency contact information must be forwarded to SRM immediately.
Updates and Replacements
While Building Supervisors are responsible for coordinating annual updates in regards to each room’s activities,
any and all information that changes in relation to this program shall be coordinated through the Training and
Development Coordinator at SRM (srmtraining@montana.edu or x7760). This includes but is not limited to:
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Change in contact information (emergency after hours and daytime)
Change in Hazards found within each room
Changes in Entry Requirements for each room
If placards, signs, or holders need to be replaced due to damage or a change of information, please contact the
Training and Development Coordinator at SRM (srmtraining@montana.edu or x7760). Additional Signage
may also be requested.
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OSHA SUBSTANCE STANDARDS
(29 CFR 1910.xxxx)
Use of any of the listed substances requires compliance with specific requirements of each of the individual
standards. Full text of these standards may be found by on the OSHA Internet home page at www.osha.gov.
Substance
Asbestos
4-Nitrobiphenyl
alpha-Naphthylamine
4,4'-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline)
Methyl chloromethyl ether
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (and salts)
bis-Chloromethyl ether
beta-Naphthylamine
Benzidine
4-Aminodiphenyl
Ethyleneimine
beta-Propiolactone
2-Acetylaminofluorene
4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
N-Nitrosodimethylamine
Vinyl Chloride
Arsenic (inorganic)
Lead
Cadmium
Benzene
Cotton dust
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
Acrylonitrile
Ethylene oxide
Formaldehyde
4,4'-Methylenedianiline
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Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
Suspected Carcinogen
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29 CFR 1910.xxxx
.1001
.1003
.1004
.1005
.1006
.1007
.1008
.1009
.1010
.1011
.1012
.1013
.1014
.1015
.1016
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.1018
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.1027
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Emergency and Assistance Telephone Numbers
FIRE - POLICE - RESCUE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE - CHEMICAL SPILL
994-2121
CALL IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY EMERGENCY, INCLUDING CHEMICAL SPILL, FIRE, INJURED OR
SICK PERSON
Safety and Risk Management Contact Information (Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Hazardous
Waste Management, Fire Protection, Insurance Services, Hazard Communication, Accident Investigation, Air
Monitoring and Safety Education)
Safety & Risk Management (Main Office)……………………………………………...………… 994-2711
Chemical Safety Officer…………………………………………………………………………… 994-7803
Occupational Health & Safety Manager………………………………………………………….. 994-7384
Industrial Hygiene – Safety Manager……………………………………………………………… 994-1675
Training Phone Number……………………………………………………………………………. 994-7760
FAX…………………………………….………………………………………………………….. 994-7040
Campus Mail Address……………………………………..............PO Box 170510
Bozeman, MT 59717
Street Address……………………………………………………1160 Research Dr. Bozeman, MT 59718
Web Address………………………….…………………………………..http://www.montana.edu/wwwsrm
Facilities Services Work Control Center………………………………………………………….. 994-2107
(Repair of facility equipment deficiencies, e.g., steam line leaks, electrical failures, ventilation problems, etc.)
Office of Research Compliance
Main Office………………………………………………………………………………………… 994-6757
Biosafety Officer…………………………………………………………………………………… 994-6998
Radiation Safety Officer…………………………………………….……………………………... 994-7317
Other Contacts
Laser Safety Officer……………………………………………………………………………….. 994-7261
Sanitarian………………………………………………………………………………………….. 994-6455
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