French OSHA “Notice Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Mandatory in this Area” sign: many sizes, materials, languages & options

French-language “Avis Respirateur autonome obligatoire dans cette zone” posters in a variety of formats and materials: plastic, aluminum or self-adhesive vinyl.

Description of OSHA “Avis Respirateur autonome obligatoire dans cette zone” poster:

English-language and bilingual signs are also available where regulations permit. You have the option of adding anti-UV lamination for color protection; for enhanced visibility, you can add a retro-reflective or photoluminescent option.

As far as formats are concerned, 7“ X 5” and 10“ X 7” are the most popular, but any other format is possible if a special order is placed. Contact Sylprotec for posters in languages other than French, for a custom poster or a poster with one of the options listed above.

OSHA posters cover a wide range of situations, thanks to different headings, pictograms and legends that allow a panoply of combinations for all fields of activity.

OSHA-compliant posters with the “Notice” header are used to inform the public of a general situation where a specific instruction is in effect. The “Self-contained breathing apparatus required in this area” sign has a blue rectangle at the top on a white background and is used to indicate any general message, not to indicate hazards, warnings or cautions.

A little background on the “Self-contained breathing apparatus required in this area” notice:

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), created by the U.S. Congress in 1970, is the government body that enforces occupational health and safety regulations in the United States.

Although Canada already has an organization responsible for all OHS matters, companies and employers sometimes opt for OSHA standards, which are also used in Canada. Like CSA, OSHA also has a regulation on the general control of a working environment: OSHA 1910.134. According to this standard, and all those in Subpart I, all employers must ensure good quality breathable air for their employees.

The control of occupational respiratory diseases caused by air contaminated by dust, mists, fogs, smoke, fumes or vapors in the workplace should be a priority for everyone. In the first instance, the contaminated environment should be controlled as far as possible by some form of engineered solution, such as a ventilation system. If such a solution fails to achieve the permissible exposure limit, the employer's second priority should be to ensure that employees wear respiratory protective equipment.

By law, all employers must also implement a respiratory protection program that meets applicable standards. Although the posting of safety signs is not mandatory in many cases, it is highly recommended to indicate each of the regulations in force, since this can ultimately save a lot of misery.

OSHA posters are quite precise and effectively express the message you want to get across, regardless of the worker's language skills.

Which material to choose for your OSHA “Self-contained breathing apparatus notice required in this area” poster:

Choosing a sign depends on a number of factors that need to be factored into the equation: the right material for your workplace, the sign's reading distance, which determines the sign's size, the shape of the workplace, which determines the sign's format, and so on.

• Plastic signs can be used both indoors and outdoors. Note, however, that if exposed to UV rays, colors will fade more quickly.
• UV-laminated signs will last longer, but will ultimately fade too.
• Aluminum signs are more suitable for outdoor use, but can also be used indoors, especially in workplaces where there's a risk of impact.
• Self-adhesive vinyl signs can be used indoors and outdoors, but are much more durable indoors.

Caution:

Please contact customer service for posters in formats other than those listed above, as well as for English or bilingual posters. Please allow four (4) weeks for delivery of special orders. If you can't find the poster you want, please contact our customer service department for custom signage.