Sign Hanging

Safe Work Procedures - Sign Hanging

General/Brief Description of task Hanging of signs throughout campus buildings
Frequency of task performed On demand
Hazards Identified #1 – Falling Objects
#7 – Noise
#11 – Slips / Falls
P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Step Ladder
  • 2 Way Tape
  • Silicone
  • Cordless Drill
  • Screws
  • Pliers
  • Bolt Cutters
  • Razors
  • Hilti Hammer Drill,
  • Stud Finder
  • Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Rapid Remover
Safe Work Procedure
  • Visually inspect area for possible hazards

Wall Mounted Signs

  • If sign is an upgrade or change, remove old sign first
  • Using Stud Finder, check wall for position to hang sign
  • If sign is to be hung in a specific location where no stud exists, anchors must be used
  • Depending on size of sign and surface of wall, sign may be attached by double sided tape, screws, or silicone
  • If drilling into concrete, a hammer drill is used and safety glasses and hearing protection must be worn
  • If sign is too large in size or too heavy, obtain help to hold sign while anchoring to wall
  • Refer to Safe Work Practice for “Proper Lifting Techniques” as found in Appendix ‘A’

Ceiling Hung Signs

  • Place pylons around base of ladder to divert traffic away from work area, preventing injury to passersby due to falling objects
  • Using cordless drill, make holes in T-Bar slats (suspended ceiling)
  • If hanging from a concrete beam, a Hilti Hammer Drill is used and safety glasses and hearing protection must be worn
  • Insert metal eye hooks
  • Using bolt cutters, cut chain to length and attach to sign and eye hooks
  • Refer to Safe Work Practices for “Use of Step Ladders” as found in Appendix ‘A’
  • Refer to Safe Work Practices for “Use of Power Tools” as found in Appendix ‘A’
  • If sign is too large in size or too heavy, obtain help to hold sign while suspending from ceiling
  • Refer to Safe Work Practice for “Proper Lifting Techniques” as found in Appendix ‘A’

Download Sign Hanging Safe Work Procedure Reference Sheet.pdf