Signs and labels provide hazard information and warnings to your co‐workers, support staff, and emergency responders. A sign is a notice that applies to an area of use or a work area; a label applies to an appliance, container, shield, pipe, or other equipment. Both are illustrated in Part IV, Signs and Labels. Signs are available from Health Physics.

Signs

Rooms and work areas are posted based on the criteria in Table 2.2. Any information specific to the area, such as user, telephone number, and inventory should be kept up‐to‐date. There are special signage and log requirements for projects that house animals in DLAM.

Labels

A variety of labels are used to differentiate clean and potentially contaminated surfaces and devices, and radiation machines.