French sign " Danger Lithium-ion battery storage area " sign: many sizes, shapes, materials & languages + optional features

French " Danger Secteur d’entreposage de batteries au lithium-ion " - which translates to "Danger Lithium-ion battery storage area " - sign of various sizes and different materials: Plastic, aluminium or self-adhesive vinyl. English and bilingual signs also available when local regulations allow it. You can select an optional UV-protecting lamination to preserve the colors longer; for superior visibility, you have an alternative between a retro-reflective pigmentation and a photoluminescent coverage. Size wise, 7” X 5” and 10” X 7” are the most common sizes sold, but any other format can be cut as long as a special order has been placed. Contact Sylprotec for signs in another language, for custom-made signs or if you want one of the options listed above.

The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), established by the US Congress in 1970, is the government agency in charge of the enforcement of health and work safety regulations in the United States. Even though here in Canada, we already have a governmental body taking care of all OHS issues, yet sometimes companies and employers prefer to use OSHA standards which are also in use in Canada. Similar to the CSA, the OSHA also has a whole section of policies regarding toxic and hazardous substances: OSHA 1910.1000 to OSHA 1910.1450. According to these standards – subpart Z – all employers are required to inform all their audiences who regularly visit their establishment of the presence of any hazardous materials posing a threat to their health and safety. Be it a sign about which behaviors to adopt, what material is around or nearby, it is essential to guide people around your work area.

Storing lithium-ion batteries requires special fire protection measures. By the way, lithium-ion batteries must be separated into those that can be recharged and those that cannot be recharged, known as disposable batteries. The fire extinguishers recommended by Amerex are: A demineralized water extinguisher (EXAC2.5) for fires involving rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. A Class D extinguisher, specifically the Amerex Model 571, for non-rechargeable batteries.

OSHA signs cover a wide range of circumstances due to their many headers, pictograms, and captions that allow a plethora of combinations regardless of the areas of activity. Signs in compliance with the applicable OSHA standards and featuring the “Danger” header convey an informative message about dangerous situations in the work environment. The "Danger Lithium-ion battery storage area " sign features a black and red rectangle at the top and indicates dangers that will result in severe or fatal injury.

Choosing a sign depends on several factors which have to be included in the equation: the ideal material for your workplace, the distance at which the sign will be seen which pins down the size of signs, the way the work environment is shaped which determines the format of signs, etc.

Plastic signs can either be displayed inside or outside. Please note that if your sign is exposed to UV light, colors will fade faster. UV-protecting lamination will slow down the process of fading but the colors will ultimately disappear. Aluminum signs suit a better purpose outside; of course, they can be displayed indoor, especially in an environment where an adverse impact is likely. Self-adhesive vinyl signs work just fine outside but are better fitted for indoor places.

Please contact our customer service for any custom-made sizes or for English or bilingual signs. Allow at least four (4) weeks of delays for the reception of special orders. If you can’t find the sign you’re looking for, call us and we’ll customize our products accordingly.

Suggestions:
If you're storing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, we suggest the demineralized water portable extinguisher (EXAC2.5), or if you're storing non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, a class D extinguisher, specifically the model 571 (EXD571). Signs for extinguishers (EI705).

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