Introduction

This standard sets forth a system for presenting safety and accident prevention information through product safety signs and labels. It consolidates a number of previous graphic approaches into a common design direction selected to present product hazard information in an orderly and visually consistent manner.

The basic mission and fundamental purpose of the ANSI Z535 Committee is to develop, refine, and promote a single, uniform graphic system used for presenting safety and accident prevention information. Such an approach assists standard users in the efficient development of product safety signs and labels and assists sign viewers in recognizing signs as being related to safety.

This standard sets forth a hazard communication system that is designed to complement the ANSI Z535.2-2023, ANSI Z535.5-2022, and ANSI Z535.6-2023 standards. While these standards are similar in many respects, they each address different physical and visual requirements. As a result, the Accredited Standards Committee Z535 has recognized and affirmed the need for these separate standards.

Scope and Purpose

2.1 Scope

This standard sets forth requirements for the design, application, use, and placement of safety signs and labels on a wide variety of products.

2.2 Purpose

The purposes of this standard are to:

a. Establish a uniform and consistent visual layout for safety signs and labels applied to a wide variety of products,

b. Minimize the proliferation of designs for product safety signs and labels, and

c. Establish a national uniform system for signs that communicate safety information.