100 workplace safety messages for digital signage
Quick answer: DigitalSignage.com's 100 workplace safety messages below are original, 4 to 12 words each, written to be read from a forklift seat or a time clock queue, and grouped into nine themes: PPE, lifting and ergonomics, forklifts and vehicles, slips, trips and falls, electrical and lockout, chemicals and fire, heat, cold and weather, fatigue and mental health, and reporting and culture. Rotate one message at a time for 7 to 15 seconds beside a days-since-incident counter, which the SignStudio Countdown component keeps by itself. The first 3 screens are free forever, and a 10-screen plant pays $30 per month in 2026.
Key facts
- Every message below is 4 to 12 words, which fits one line at 120pt on a 1080p screen read from 20 feet.
- A weekly set of 10 messages at 10 seconds each returns every 100 seconds, so a worker in a 3-minute time clock queue sees the whole set; 100 messages last 10 weeks before any repeats.
- The SignStudio Countdown component has a time-since mode that shows "X days since last accident" from a date you set and advances by itself; keep one counter per site.
- A floor screen read from 20 feet needs 60pt body text and 120pt headlines on a 1080p canvas; from 50 feet it needs 132pt and 264pt, from our typography guide.
- The first 3 screens are free forever on DigitalSignage.com, and a 10-screen plant pays $30 per month or $360 a year in 2026, every screen billed once the account has 4 or more.
- The emergency priority campaign, which replaces every screen with a prepared alert in one click, is included on the free tier.
- Production floor screens need industrial hardware: extended temperature range, IP65 or better where there is dust or washdown, and high brightness, as our manufacturing page describes.
Last updated October 23, 2026. Product facts from the SignStudio components and scheduling documentation and our workplace safety signage page; type sizes from our typography guide; hardware notes from our manufacturing and cost pages. The messages are written by DigitalSignage.com and quote nobody.
How should safety messages rotate on a screen?
One message at a time, large, for 7 to 15 seconds, beside a counter that changes by itself; a screen that lists twelve rules teaches none of them. The rotation below is the one our workplace safety signage page recommends, with the message list as the weekly feed.
| Zone | Content | Rotation |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | Days since the last recordable incident, by site or line | Automatic, from the Countdown component |
| Message | One line from this list | 10 per week, 7 to 15 seconds each, new set every Monday |
| Briefing | Today's shift notes from the supervisor's Google Sheet | Every shift |
| Standing rules | PPE for this area as icons | Reviewed quarterly |
| Alert | Emergency override | Only when activated |
Bottom line: the message zone is the only part that needs a weekly decision, and that decision is ten rows in a sheet.
How big must the text be on a factory floor?
Size the message for the farthest person who should read it, using about 1 inch of letter height per 10 feet of viewing distance, so a message meant for a forklift aisle is twice the size of one at a time clock.
| Viewing distance | Body text, 1080p canvas | Headline | Typical spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 feet | 36pt | 72pt | Time clock, break room |
| 20 feet | 60pt | 120pt | Floor entrance, PPE station |
| 30 feet | 84pt | 168pt | Dock door, aisle end |
| 50 feet | 132pt | 264pt | Overhead screen above a line |
Bottom line: at 50 feet a 1080p screen fits one 8-word line at 132pt, which is why every message below stays under 12 words. The full chart and calculator are in our typography and viewing distance guide.
How do you run the days-since-incident counter?
Add the SignStudio Countdown component in its time-since mode, set the date of the last recordable incident, and the number advances every day by itself; when an incident happens, a supervisor changes the date and every screen resets on its next check-in. For a multi-site company, keep one counter per site so a plant's record is its own.
Shift briefings sit beside the counter and come from a Google Sheet shared with the SignStudio service account; the supervisor types today's hazards into the sheet from a phone and the screen follows. The messages below can live in the same sheet, one column, with a week number, so the rotation is a filter rather than a redesign.
The 100 messages by theme
Each message is one slide, one idea, with no second line. Swap the numbers for your own limits where a message names one.
PPE
- Hard hat on before you cross the yellow line.
- Safety glasses: on your face, not on your head.
- Gloves off at the drill. Gloves on at the dock.
- Hearing protection starts at the red door.
- Check your harness before you clip in.
- Steel toes every shift, no exceptions.
- Respirator fit test due? Ask your supervisor today.
- Cracked lens, torn glove: swap it, do not patch it.
- Hi-vis vest on in every vehicle zone.
- Face shield for grinding, every time, every piece.
- PPE protects you only when you wear it.
- Loose sleeves and rotating parts do not mix.
Lifting and ergonomics
- Bend your knees, keep the load close.
- Over 50 pounds? Get the hoist or a partner.
- Test the weight before you commit to the lift.
- Turn with your feet, never with your back.
- Clear the path before you pick it up.
- Raise the bench, not your shoulders.
- Stretch for two minutes before the first lift.
- Push carts; pull only when you must.
- Awkward load? Split it or ask for help.
- Your back has one lifetime. Lift like it.
- Change position every 30 minutes at the station.
- Reach less: move the bin closer to you.
Forklifts and vehicles
- Forklift speed limit: walking pace indoors.
- Pedestrians have the right of way, always.
- Horn at every blind corner and doorway.
- Seat belt on before the forklift moves.
- Forks down, load tilted back, then drive.
- Never ride on the forks or the load.
- Look back twice before you reverse.
- Chock the trailer wheels before you load it.
- Daily forklift inspection: done before the key turns.
- Keep three meters between you and a moving truck.
- Stop at the dock edge. Check the plate is locked.
- Lower the load before you leave the seat.
Slips, trips and falls
- Spill? Mark it, then clean it.
- Cords and hoses go under the covers.
- Hold the handrail on every stair, every time.
- Three points of contact on every ladder.
- Ladders are for climbing, not for reaching sideways.
- Wet floor sign out, wet floor sign in.
- Clear the walkway before the next pallet lands.
- Guardrail missing? Stop work and report it.
- Wear the right sole for a wet floor.
- Lighting out in your area? Report it before you work.
- Rushing is how falls happen. Walk.
- Keep one hand free on the stairs.
Electrical and lockout
- Lock it, tag it, test it, then touch it.
- Your lock, your key, your life.
- Never remove a lock that is not yours.
- Zero energy means every source, not just the switch.
- Damaged cord? Tag it out of service today.
- Water and power stay on opposite sides of the line.
- Only qualified staff open electrical panels.
- Guards stay on. Interlocks stay in.
- Panel doors closed, labels readable, clearance clear.
- Stored energy can move a machine. Release it first.
- Wet hands and switches do not mix.
- Restart only when every lock is off and everyone is clear.
Chemicals and fire
- Read the label before you open the drum.
- Safety data sheets live in the red binder.
- Eyewash station: 10 seconds from every chemical bench.
- Flammables in the cabinet, not on the bench.
- Keep 36 inches clear in front of every extinguisher.
- Know the two nearest exits from where you stand.
- Hot work permit first, torch second.
- Rags with solvent go in the metal can with the lid.
- Smell gas? Leave, then call. Do not switch anything.
- Alarm sounds, you walk out. Every drill, every time.
Heat, cold and weather
- Drink water before you feel thirsty.
- Heat index above 90? Rest in shade every hour.
- Shade and water are 50 feet from this screen.
- Dizzy or confused in the heat? Stop and tell someone.
- Cold shift: layers, dry socks, warm breaks.
- Ice on the dock plate? Salt first, then load.
- Lightning within 10 miles: clear the yard.
- High wind: nothing on the forks above 3 feet.
- Watch your partner for heat stress signs.
- Sunscreen is PPE on the yard crew.
Fatigue and mental health
- Tired is a hazard. Say so before the shift.
- Take the full break. The line can wait 15 minutes.
- A clear head is the first piece of PPE.
- Phone down, eyes up, on the floor.
- Struggling? The support line is confidential and free.
- Rushing to finish is how injuries start.
- Double shift? Tell your lead before you start.
- Check on the new hire at every break.
- Six hours of sleep is not enough for this floor.
- It is fine to say you are not fine.
Reporting and culture
- Near miss today? Report it before you forget.
- Nobody is in trouble for stopping unsafe work.
- See it, say it, fix it, share it.
- Report the hazard, not the person.
- The safety suggestion box is read every Friday.
- Every incident report makes the next shift safer.
- New on this line? Ask before you guess.
- Safety meeting Tuesday 7:00, break room, 15 minutes.
- Last month's near misses are on the next slide.
- The record on this board belongs to everyone.
How do you pick which 10 to show this week?
Pick from the incident log, not from the list's order: the theme of the last near miss gets 4 of the 10 slots, the season gets 2 (heat in July, ice in January), the area's standing hazard gets 2, and reporting gets 2 every week. Where a message refers to a rule, check the wording against your written safety program with the safety officer; the list is a starting point, not a regulation.
Messages that name a number, such as a 50-pound lifting limit or a 36-inch clearance, should be edited to your own program's figures before they go on a wall. Keep the message zone free of regulatory text: a screen is for one reminder at a time in large type, and the program document is where the clauses live.
How much does it cost to run safety screens in 2026?
Software is free for the first 3 screens and $3 per screen per month above that; the hardware for a break room is a TV and a stick, and the hardware for the floor is industrial.
| Site | Screens | Software per month (2026) | Software per year | Players, one-time | Hardware note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 3 | $0, free forever | $0 | $120 to $300 for Android TV sticks | Break room and time clock on TVs you own |
| Plant | 10 | $30 (10 x $3, every screen billed) | $360 | $400 to $1,000, or $2,000 to $6,000 for commercial players | Floor screens need IP65 and extended temperature ratings |
| Multi-site | 25 | $75 | $900 | $1,000 to $2,500 | One counter per site, one briefing sheet per shift |
Bottom line: a 10-screen plant pays $360 a year for the software, less than one replacement pair of safety boots per employee, and electricity is about $75 a year per screen at 12 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
100 workplace safety messages for digital signage
The list gives 100 original safety messages of 4 to 12 words in nine themes: PPE, lifting and ergonomics, forklifts and vehicles, slips, trips and falls, electrical and lockout, chemicals and fire, heat, cold and weather, fatigue and mental health, and reporting and culture. Show one at a time for 7 to 15 seconds beside a days-since-incident counter, 10 per week, and replace the set every Monday. On DigitalSignage.com the first 3 screens are free forever and a 10-screen plant pays $30 per month.
How many safety messages should a screen show at once?
One. A screen that lists twelve rules teaches none of them. Rotate one message per slide for 7 to 15 seconds, 10 messages per week, so each returns about every 100 seconds, and change the set every Monday from the incident log and the season. Keep the days-since-incident counter and the shift briefing in their own zones beside it.
How do I show a days-since-last-accident counter on a screen?
Use the SignStudio Countdown component in its time-since mode: set the date of the last recordable incident and it shows X days since last accident and advances every day by itself. When an incident happens, a supervisor changes the date and every screen resets on its next check-in. Keep one counter per site so an incident at one plant does not reset another's record.
What font size should safety messages use on a factory floor?
About 1 inch of letter height per 10 feet of viewing distance. On a 1080p canvas that is 60pt body text and 120pt headlines at 20 feet, 84pt and 168pt at 30 feet, and 132pt and 264pt at 50 feet, which is why each message on this list stays under 12 words. Use a plain bold sans-serif face and strong contrast.
Can I use safety quotes from famous people on work screens?
You can write your own lines instead, which is what this list does. A quotation attributed to a named person needs checking for accuracy and permission, and it rarely names the hazard on your floor. A message that says what to do at this door, in your own program's numbers, is read and acted on; keep quoted material for the training room.
How much does workplace safety digital signage cost?
On DigitalSignage.com the first 3 screens are free forever, with no credit card, ads or watermark, and the emergency override is on the free tier. A 10-screen plant pays $30 per month or $360 a year in 2026, every screen billed once the account has 4 or more. Break room screens run on a TV plus a $40 to $100 Android TV stick; production floor screens need industrial displays and players.
Related guides
- Workplace safety digital signage: boards and briefings
- Manufacturing digital signage
- Emergency alerts on digital signage
- Text size by viewing distance
- Production dashboards and efficiency trackers
- Digital signage brightness guide
- SignStudio components
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