Notice OSHA Sign: Not An Exit

Notice OSHA Sign: Not An Exit — Clear Directional Safety Compliance

The Notice OSHA "Not An Exit" sign is a code-compliant safety sign designed to prevent personnel from mistaking non-exit doors, corridors, or openings for emergency egress routes. Built for contractors, facility managers, and trades professionals, this sign meets OSHA notice-level signage standards with a blue and black color scheme that clearly communicates informational hazard messaging. It is available in multiple sizes and substrate materials to suit permanent installations, temporary job sites, and high-traffic commercial environments.

Technical Specifications

Unlike generic printed signs, this product is offered in professional-grade substrates including 3M Engineer Grade reflective aluminum and heavy-duty 40 mil aluminum, providing durability that holds up in demanding construction and industrial environments. The range of available sizes and materials allows contractors to select the right combination for both temporary and permanent installations without sourcing from multiple vendors.

Key Features & Benefits

OSHA Notice Color Scheme

The blue and black color scheme conforms to OSHA notice-level signage standards, ensuring the sign communicates the correct hazard classification at a glance. This helps contractors maintain compliant job site signage without guesswork.

Multiple Substrate Options

Available in 3M Engineer Grade Labels, Laminated Plastic Labels, 3M Engineer Grade Aluminum, standard Plastic, and heavy-duty 40 mil Aluminum, this sign can be specified for virtually any installation environment. Contractors can choose a lightweight label for temporary use or a rigid aluminum panel for permanent mounting.

Multiple Size Options

Offered in 5" x 7", 7" x 10", and 10" x 14" formats, the sign scales appropriately for different viewing distances and door sizes. Selecting the correct size ensures legibility from the required approach distance on any job site.

Horizontal Format

The horizontal orientation is optimized for placement above or beside doorways and openings, fitting standard architectural mounting locations without modification. This reduces installation time and ensures consistent placement across a facility.

Common Applications

Commercial Construction Sites

Posted on non-exit doors during construction to prevent workers from using incorrect egress routes in an emergency.

Industrial Facilities

Mounted on utility, storage, or mechanical room doors that could be mistaken for emergency exits by employees or visitors.

Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Used to clearly mark doors that do not lead to safe egress, reducing confusion during emergency evacuations.

Office Buildings and Retail Spaces

Installed on back-of-house or restricted-access doors to guide occupants toward proper exit routes.

Compatible Materials

• Interior and exterior doors (wood, metal, glass)
• Concrete and masonry walls (with appropriate fasteners)
• Drywall and framed partitions
• Metal stud and panel surfaces
• Smooth painted surfaces (label versions)