OSHA Caution Sign: Watch Out For Fork Lift Trucks — High-Visibility Forklift Safety Warning
The OSHA Caution: Watch Out For Fork Lift Trucks sign is a standard-format safety sign designed for warehouses, loading docks, manufacturing facilities, and any work environment where powered industrial trucks operate near pedestrian traffic. Printed in black on yellow — the OSHA-standard caution colorway — this sign delivers an immediate, universally recognized warning to workers and visitors. Available in multiple sizes and substrate materials, it is suited for both indoor and outdoor placement depending on the material selected. Contractors and facility managers can specify the format that best matches their mounting location, exposure conditions, and compliance requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part # | LS-12674 |
| Manufacturer Part # | LCU3-0195-NA_10x7 |
| Size Code | LS-AL-10 |
| Color | Black On Yellow |
| Shape | Horizontal |
| Available Sizes | 3.5" x 5", 5" x 7", 7" x 10", 10" x 14" |
| Available Materials | 3M Engineer Grade Labels, Laminated Plastic Labels, 3M Vinyl Labels, 3M Engineer Grade Aluminum, Plastic, Aluminum (40 mil) |
Unlike generic printed signs, this sign is available in a range of professional-grade substrates — including 3M Engineer Grade Aluminum and heavy 40 mil aluminum — giving contractors the flexibility to select a durable, long-lasting format appropriate for high-traffic or outdoor environments. The multiple size options allow placement at eye level on walls, columns, or machinery without requiring a custom order.
Key Features & Benefits
OSHA Caution Color Standard — Black on Yellow
The black-on-yellow color scheme meets the OSHA caution designation, ensuring the sign is immediately recognizable to workers trained in standard safety color codes. This reduces the need for additional explanation or supplemental signage at forklift traffic zones.
Multiple Substrate Options
Available in 3M Engineer Grade Labels, Laminated Plastic Labels, 3M Vinyl Labels, 3M Engineer Grade Aluminum, Plastic, and 40 mil Aluminum, contractors can match the material to the installation environment — whether that's a temporary label on equipment or a permanent aluminum sign on a facility wall.
Four Size Options
Sizes ranging from 3.5" x 5" up to 10" x 14" allow the sign to be scaled appropriately for the viewing distance and mounting location, from close-proximity equipment warnings to aisle-end or overhead placement.
Horizontal Format
The horizontal orientation is optimized for standard sign rails, wall mounting, and column placement commonly found in warehouse and industrial settings, fitting neatly into existing sign frames or mounting hardware.
Common Applications
Warehouse Forklift Zones
Post at aisle entrances, intersections, and pedestrian crossings where forklifts operate to alert foot traffic of vehicle activity.
Loading Docks
Mount near dock doors and staging areas where forklift and pedestrian traffic converge during receiving and shipping operations.
Manufacturing Facilities
Install on columns, walls, or machinery in production areas where powered industrial trucks move materials between workstations.
Distribution Centers
Use throughout pick-and-pack and storage areas to maintain consistent safety messaging across large facilities with multiple forklift operators.
Compatible Materials
- Indoor smooth walls and partitions (label and vinyl formats)
- Outdoor or semi-exposed surfaces (aluminum and engineer grade aluminum formats)
- Metal columns and structural steel (aluminum and label formats)
- Plastic or composite panels (laminated plastic and label formats)
- Standard sign frames and mounting rails (rigid plastic and aluminum formats)