Signage & Identification
Safety Signs, Barricade Tape & Work Zone Identification
Effective safety signage communicates hazards, reinforces PPE requirements, and guides both workers and visitors through safe behaviors before incidents occur. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145 governs accident prevention signs and tags in general industry, specifying color, design, and language requirements for Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice signs. The current format standard is ANSI Z535, which defines the signal word hierarchy (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, SAFETY INSTRUCTION), color codes, and pictogram requirements now accepted as the OSHA-aligned standard.
Safe-Fast stocks 48 signage and identification products across four subcategories, from Accuform Signs, Traffix Devices, Bone Safety, Safety Flag, and Nightstick:
- Barricade Tapes — polyethylene and polypropylene barrier tapes for scene control and hazard delineation:
- Barricade Tape — Caution (Yellow) — contractor-grade; cold-weather pliable; bold black lettering on yellow. 3" × 1,000' and 3" × 300' rolls.
- Barricade Tape — Danger (Red) — "DANGER DO NOT ENTER" on red; for restricted-access areas.
- Presco Woven Barricade Tape 2" × 200' (Red/Black) — extra-durable woven polypropylene for off-limit areas and crowd control; more tear-resistant than standard PE tape.
- Personal Protection Signs — ANSI-format laminated signs specifying required PPE and workplace safety protocols. From Accuform Signs — ANSI Z535-compliant labels, tags, and signs for facility entrance requirements, PPE mandates, and safety notices.
- Plant & Work Zone — facility and work zone identification signs for aisle markings, equipment zones, process areas, emergency equipment locations, and construction work zone delineation.
- Traffic Signs — portable work zone devices and signage:
- Traffix 18" Enviro-Cone — 80% recycled rubber base; stackable; superior stability.
- Traffix 28" Enviro-Cone and 28" Slim Enviro-Cone for roadway applications.
- Traffix 42" Grabber (Looper) Cones — full-size MUTCD-compliant roadway cones; handle for easy placement; accepts standard barricade lights. Rubber bases in 16 and 30 lb.
- 18" Stop/Slow Paddle, Non-Reflective (Bone Safety) — fiberglass mast and FRP sign face; lightweight and durable.
- 24" Stop/Slow Paddle, Reflective with 84" Handle — telescoping handle; for flaggers controlling high-speed traffic.
- 48" Non-Reflective Vinyl Roll-Up Signs and 48" Reflective Roll-Up Signs — premium UV-stable materials; common MUTCD sign messages; daytime and day/nighttime options.
- 18"×18" HD Knitted Warning Flag w/30" Staff and Tailgate Flag w/Grommets — fluorescent knitted vinyl mesh; won't crack, peel, or fray.
- Nightstick 1600 Series LED Traffic Wand — red cone with bright LED; On/Strobe/Off for flagger nighttime operations.
For custom-printed safety signs, facility identification labels, or bulk work zone equipment orders, call Safe-Fast at 1-800-723-3620.
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1600 Series LED Traffic Wand
Nightstick
The Model 1600 Series Traffic Wand features a bright lumen output with a red cone and a black-formed handle for ultimate grip and comfort. One body-mounted push-button controls the On/Strobe/Off lighting functions. Pressing the button once,...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
18" Enviro-Cone
Traffix
$9.94The Traffix 18" Enviro-Cone has a recycled Rubber Base. Environmentally Green, Use indoors or out. Superior stability. Stackable. Features: 80% recycled material qualifies for Green Points Base carries 80% of the total cone weight to ensure better...$9.94 -
18" Stop-Slow Paddle, Non Reflective
Bone Safety
$20.0018" Stop/Slow Paddle, Non ReflectiveThe pultruded hollow fiberglass mast coupled with the fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) sign face makes the SafeZone series STOP/SLOW paddle both lightweight and durable even in extreme temperatures and abrasive...$20.00 -
18"x18" HD Knitted Warning Flag w/ 30" Staff
Safety Flag
$5.7518"x18" HD Knitted Warning Flag with 30" Staff - These Mesh Flags are made of fluorescent knitted vinyl mesh material. These flags will overcome the objections from “whipping”, such as cracking, peeling, or fraying.$5.75Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:$5.75Subtotal: -
18"X18" Mesh Tailgate Flag w/ 3 Grommets
Safety Flag
$5.7018"X18" Mesh Tailgate Flag w/ 3 Grommets These Mesh Flags are made of fluorescent knitted vinyl mesh material. Recommended to be used on fast moving vehicles. These flags will overcome the objections from “whipping”, such as...$5.70 -
2" x 200'' Woven Barricade Tape, Red/Black
Presco
$12.95Presco Woven Barricade Tape is a 2"x200" Woven Barricade Tape is an extra-durable polypropylene tape that offers a long-lasting marking solution for off-limit or hazardous areas and crowd control.$12.95 -
24" Stop/Slow Paddle, Reflective w/ 84" Handle
Bone Safety
$103.71The Safe Zone series STOP/SLOW paddle is designed to allow the staff to telescope from 84” for ease of use controlling traffic through temporary traffic control zone. Features: 24” Stop/Slow Sign Reflective Sheeting 84" Fiberglass...$103.71Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:$103.71Subtotal: -
28" Enviro-Cone
Traffix
$24.35Traffix 28" Enviro-Cone is recycled rubber base, environmentally green. Features: 80% recycled material qualifies for Green Points Base carries 80% of the total cone weight to ensure better stability Made of low-density polyethylene plastic for superior...$24.35 -
28" Slim Enviro-Cone
Traffix
$24.3528" Slim Enviro-Cone recycled Rubber Base. Features: 80% recycled material qualifies for Green Points Base carries 80% of the total cone weight to ensure better stability Made of low-density polyethylene plastic for superior durability Withstands...$24.35 -
42" Grabber Cones
Traffix
$37.59 - $62.24TrafFix Devices' 42" Grabber Cones - Looper-Cones are designed with convenient handle that allows for easy movement and placement. Looper-Cone can accept a standard or "D" cell barricade light. Rubber Bases are made from 100% recycled rubber 16 and 30 lb...$37.59 - $62.24 -
48" Non-Reflective Vinyl Roll-Up Signs
Bone Safety
$73.81 - $73.83All signs are made of premium, state-of-the-art materials. For Daytime use we utilize both Standard and Premium Mesh along with Non-Reflective Vinyl with superior fade resistant UV stabilizers. For Day or Nighttime usage we recommend our...$73.81 - $73.83 -
48" Reflective Vinyl Roll-Up Signs
Bone Safety
$169.4948" Reflective Vinyl Roll-Up Signs - All signs are made of premium, state-of-the-art materials. For Daytime use we utilize both Standard and Premium Mesh along with Non-Reflective Vinyl with superior fade resistant UV stabilizers. For Day or Nighttime...$169.49
Safety Signs & Work Zone Identification — Frequently Asked Questions
Under ANSI Z535.2 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145, signal words convey the severity level of the hazard:
- DANGER (Red/White/Black): a hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided. Used only for the most extreme hazards.
- WARNING (Orange/Black): a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
- CAUTION (Yellow/Black): a hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury, or alert against unsafe practices.
- NOTICE (Blue/White): important information not related to personal injury — e.g., equipment operating instructions, policy notices.
- SAFETY INSTRUCTION (Green/White): general safety information and instructions where no specific hazard is identified.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) specifies minimum cone sizes by application:
- 18" cones: acceptable for low-speed (under 45 mph) and non-roadway applications — parking lots, pedestrian areas, indoor environments.
- 28" cones: the standard minimum for roadway work zones where the posted speed limit is below 45 mph.
- 36" or 42" cones (required on freeways and expressways): MUTCD Section 6F requires 36" minimum cones on roadways with speeds at or above 45 mph. The Traffix 42" Grabber Cone meets this requirement.
All roadway-use traffic cones must be orange and, for nighttime use, meet retroreflectivity requirements. The Traffix Enviro-Cones in this category are available with standard 6" collars for retroreflective sheeting.
Caution tape (yellow) indicates a potential hazard that requires awareness and care but does not necessarily prohibit entry. It is used to delineate areas where workers or the public should proceed with caution — excavation zones, wet floors, unstable surfaces, and areas with active overhead work.
Danger tape (red) indicates an immediate hazard with the potential for death or serious injury. It communicates that entry is prohibited for unauthorized personnel — energized equipment areas, active lockout zones, and structural collapse hazards. In LOTO applications, red barricade tape combined with Danger signs reinforces the lockout boundary.
Neither tape provides a physical barrier — they are visual communications only. Physical barriers (guardrails, barricades) are required where falls or equipment impact are actual physical hazards.