OSHA exit signs, like all safety products, come with certain specifications and requirements. These specifications may seem like common sense, but it's too costly to base your safety purchase decisions on guesswork. It can be difficult to make the best safety signage decisions for your business. Here are some answers to popular questions on emergency exit sign and exit route regulations:

When should exit signs be installed?
OSHA requires exit routes be fully maintained during any construction, alteration, or repair work. Employees cannot be allowed in the workplace until these measures are in place. Use of temporary exit signs and markings can be helpful during times of large-scale construction.

What are lettering requirements?
Each sign must have "Fire EXIT" legibly printed across the field. The principle stroke of lettering ought to be at least six inches high and three-fourths of an inch wide.

What color are OSHA approved fire exit signs?
While the industry standard is a color scheme of red and white, 1972 OSHA regulations specify that any distinct, high-contrast color combination is acceptable. Some common color combinations include green and white, and monochrome black and white.