Confined Space Labels

Confined space entry labels

Premade DANGER wording for permit required space access points.

Danger Confined Space - 6" x 4"

Premade DANGER Confined Space Enter By Permit Only label for tanks, vaults and pits.

Add your permit or contact wording

Type your own lines, for example the permit number or the entry supervisor extension.

Custom Danger Label - 6" x 4"

Type your own message under a fixed ANSI DANGER header. Up to three lines, printed on durable vinyl.

Custom Warning Label - 6" x 4"

Type your own message under a fixed ANSI WARNING header. Up to three lines, printed on durable vinyl.

Material and size specs

Material

Industrial pressure sensitive vinyl, 3.0 mil, with UV stable overlaminate

Outdoor life

Rated 5+ years outdoors, indoor and outdoor use

Resistance

UV, chemical, smear and tear resistant

Standard size

6" x 4" die cut, landscape

Format

ANSI Z535.4 DANGER header, black copy on white

Adhesive

Permanent acrylic for steel, stainless, aluminum and painted covers

Service temp

-40F to 180F in service, apply at 45F or warmer

Turnaround

1 to 2 business days in production

Labels for access points, signs for doorways

These are adhesive labels sized for the access point itself: a hatch, a manway cover, a vault lid or a removable panel. They put the warning where a worker puts their hands. A large rigid door sign for a room entrance is a different product, and we will quote one if you need it.

What OSHA 1910.146 requires

The permit required confined space standard requires the employer to inform exposed employees of the existence, location and danger of each permit space, and posting a danger sign or an equivalent means is the listed way to do it. The wording most commonly used is danger, permit required confined space, do not enter.

Marking the access point does not replace the entry permit, atmospheric testing or the attendant. It is the first control in the chain, and it is the one most often missing during an inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What wording does OSHA require on a confined space label?

OSHA 1910.146 does not mandate exact wording. It gives danger, permit required confined space, do not enter as the example of an acceptable warning, and allows any equally effective means of informing employees.

Where should the label go?

On or immediately adjacent to the access point, so it is visible to anyone about to open or enter the space. Keep it clear of hinges, gasket surfaces and areas that get pried on during opening.

Will it stay on a hatch that is outdoors?

Yes. The overlaminate is UV stable and the permanent acrylic adhesive is rated for outdoor service on metal covers.

Can I add our permit number or a phone extension?

Yes. Use the custom DANGER option and add up to three lines under the ANSI header.

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