Workplace Safety Posters, Checklists & Templates
Every artifact OSHA inspectors expect — posters, checklists, JHAs, EAP templates, training logs, and posted evacuation maps — built for real workplaces and ready to download. The most complex one (a fully OSHA/NFPA-compliant evacuation map) generates in 30 seconds from your floor plan, free.
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The Most-Cited Template: Generate Yours Free
A posted evacuation map is the single most-cited piece of safety documentation. Generate yours in 30 seconds.
Required Posters Every U.S. Workplace Needs
Print, post, and stop the easiest citations cold.
OSHA "It's the Law" Poster
Free at osha.gov. Required by every OSHA-covered employer. Post in a high-traffic visible area — break room, time clock, employee entrance.
Posted Evacuation Maps
One per floor at every exit and elevator lobby. Must be building-specific, not generic. Generate free in 30 seconds.
Fire Extinguisher PASS Poster
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Posted near every extinguisher. Pairs with annual extinguisher use training.
OSHA 300A Annual Summary
Posted Feb 1 – Apr 30 each year in a conspicuous workplace location. Required for employers with 11+ employees.
HazCom / GHS Pictograms
Posted at chemical storage areas, labeled secondary containers, and SDS access points. Mandatory under 29 CFR 1910.1200.
First Aid / AED Location
Visible signage marking first aid kits, AEDs, eye wash stations, and emergency contacts.
Inspection Checklists by Department
A checklist your team can actually use, organized by where the hazards live.
🚪 Exits & Egress
- All exit doors unlocked from inside during work hours
- Exit signs illuminated with backup power tested monthly
- Posted evacuation maps at every exit, current floor layout
- "NOT AN EXIT" labels on doors that resemble exits
- Assembly point signage outside, weatherproof
- Egress paths clear, minimum 28-inch width unobstructed
🧯 Fire Protection
- Extinguishers within 75 feet travel distance
- Monthly visual inspection signed on tag
- Annual professional certification current
- Pull stations at every exit accessible
- Sprinkler heads have 18 inches clearance
- Hood suppression system tagged (food service)
⚗️ Hazard Communication
- Written HazCom program on file
- SDS available for every chemical (including cleaners)
- GHS labels on all secondary containers
- Employee training documented annually
- Eye wash within 10 seconds of caustic handling
⚡ Electrical Safety
- Electrical panels: 36 inches clearance, no storage
- Extension cords used only as temporary wiring
- GFCI protection on outlets near water
- Outlets and switches have intact cover plates
- Full electrical checklist →
📄 Documentation
- OSHA 300/300A logs current
- Written EAP if 10+ employees
- Training records with sign-in sheets
- Equipment inspection logs
- Drill records — date, participants, deficiencies
Templates That Should Be in Every Compliance Binder
A complete compliance program is mostly nine documents. Build them once, update annually.
Evacuation Map (per floor)
Generate free in 30 seconds — building-specific, OSHA/NFPA citation footer included.
Emergency Action Plan
One-page EAP template covering 29 CFR 1910.38 elements.
HazCom Written Program
Chemical inventory, SDS index, labeling protocol, and training log.
JHA / Job Hazard Analysis
Per-task hazard breakdowns. Free JHA library →
Toolbox Talks
Weekly 5-minute safety meetings. Free toolbox talk library →
Inspection Checklists
Department-by-department audit forms. Browse →
Safety Policies
PPE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, fit-for-duty. Browse →
Training Records
Sign-in sheet template — date, topic, trainer, attendees. Keep 5 years.
Drill Logs
Quarterly evacuation drill — time-to-evacuate, headcount, observations.
Print Spec & Material Reference for Compliant Posters
A poster that fades, peels, or tears within 6 months is non-compliant the day it becomes unreadable. Match the material to the location.
| Location | Recommended Material | Min Size | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor break room (climate controlled) | Heavyweight 100lb gloss cardstock, lamination optional | 11"×17" Tabloid | 5+ years |
| Indoor warehouse (dust, no UV) | Laminated cardstock OR 4mm corrugated plastic | 18"×24" | 3-5 years |
| Outdoor / loading dock | Aluminum composite (Dibond) with UV-stable inks | 18"×24" | 7-10 years |
| Wash-down food/medical area | Photopolymer or anodized aluminum, smooth surface | 11"×17" | 5+ years |
| Construction trailer (temporary) | Coroplast 4mm with grommets | 18"×24" | 1-2 years (project) |
| Evacuation map (in frame) | 24lb laser paper inside Lexan-faced frame | 8.5"×11" minimum, 11"×17" preferred | 2 years (recertify annually) |
Print readability test: Stand 5 feet away from the posted location. If you cannot read the smallest required text (typically the OSHA 800 number on the "It's the Law" poster), enlarge the print or move closer to eye level.
Required Posting Locations: Where Each Document Legally Must Go
"Conspicuous location" is the OSHA standard — but inspectors apply specific tests. Use this map.
Where notices to employees are typically posted (break room, time clock, main entrance employee bulletin board). Required at every fixed establishment.
29 CFR 1903.2(a)
Same as federal — adjacent if state plan jurisdiction (CA, MI, NC, etc.).
State Plan equivalents to 1903.2
Each floor, near each exit, in employee common areas. Must be visible from any work area.
29 CFR 1910.38(b)
Every floor at primary exits and stairwells; in elevator lobbies; in employee break rooms; near reception/entry.
1910.38 + NFPA 101 best practice
Where employee notices are normally posted, for 3 months annually. Even partially exempt employers must post if they had reportable injuries.
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(5)
Conspicuous location accessible to employees and applicants — typically near other labor law posters.
29 CFR 825.300(a)
Conspicuous location for employees and applicants. Required for 15+ employees.
29 CFR 1601.30
Posted by every state — varies by state. Usually required at every employee entrance.
State workers' comp statute
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