Excess Oil Sign - W8-5C
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Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Excess Oil Sign - W8-5C
Excess oil spills pose significant safety risks in industrial and commercial environments. This W8-5C warning sign provides a critical visual alert to help prevent potential accidents by clearly communicating the presence of slippery surfaces to employees and visitors. Constructed from durable reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign meets both DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards. The W8-5C symbol delivers a clear, universally understood message about potential hazards, ensuring maximum visibility and comprehension in workplace settings. Its robust design allows the sign to withstand various environmental conditions while maintaining its effectiveness in alerting individuals to exercise caution.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W8-5C
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This pavement condition warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.27. Used to warn of road surface hazards.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
MUTCD Compliant
Federal standards
DOT Approved
State & Federal
ASTM D4956
Type III/IV/XI
10+ Years
Durability
Engineer Grade (EG)
Type: ASTM Type I
Lifespan: 5-7 years
Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²
Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
Type: ASTM Type III/IV
Lifespan: 10 years
Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²
Traffic signs, work zones, roadways
Diamond Grade (DG3)
Type: ASTM Type XI
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²
Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs
Install in advance of surface condition hazard. Placement distance based on approach speed and stopping sight distance.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.27