Safety Signs Contents Introduction to safety signs. Prohibition signs Mandatory signs Warning signs Fire signs. Information signs. vbcbd

Introduction to Safety Signs Red Prohibition sign Danger alarm Dangerous behaviour; stop; shut down; emergency cut-out device; evacuate; be careful; take precaution; examine, Yellow or Amber Warning sign Be careful; take precautions; examine.

Introduction to Safety Signs Blue Mandatory sign Specific behaviour or action e.g. wear personal protective equipment. Green Emergency escape First-aid sign; no danger Doors; exits; escape routes; equipment and facilities; return to normal. Red Fire signs Fire equipment and alarm points etc.

Prohibition Signs Do not drink. Do not extinguish with water. Do not touch.

Prohibition Signs No access for unauthorised persons. No naked flame. No access for pedestrians.

Prohibition Signs No access for industrial vehicles. No smoking.

Mandatory Signs Safety boots must be worn. Ear protection must be worn. Eye protection must be worn.

Mandatory Signs Face protection must be worn. General mandatory sign, to be accompanied where necessary by another sign. Pedestrians must use this route.

Mandatory Signs Respiratory equipment must be worn. Safety gloves must be worn. Safety harness must be worn.

Mandatory Signs Safety helmets must be worn. Safety overalls must be worn.

Warning Signs Biological risk. Corrosive materials. Danger :- electricity.

Warning Signs Drop. Explosive materials. Flammable materials or high temperature.

Warning Signs General danger. Harmful or irritant material. Industrial vehicle.

Warning Signs Laser beam. Low temperature. Strong magnetic field.

Warning Signs Non-ionising radiation. Obstacles. Overhead load.

Warning Signs Oxidant materials. Toxic materials. Radioactive materials.

Fire Signs Emergency fire telephone. Fire extinguisher. Fire hose reel.

Fire Signs Ladder. This way signs for fire.

Information Signs Emergency exit. Route signs.

Information Signs Emergency exit Route signs

Information Signs This way signs for emergency exits and escape routes.

Information Signs First aid post. Emergency telephone for first aid or escape.

Information Signs Eyewash. Stretcher. Safety shower.