Understanding safety signs
The purpose of safety colours and safety signs is to draw attention rapidly to objects and situations affecting safety and health and to gain rapid understanding of a specific message.
Understanding Safety Signs
Prohibition Signs
Fire Safety Signs
First Aid Signs
Emergency Signs
Warning Signs
Mandatory signs
Understanding Safety Signs
The purpose of safety colours and safety signs is to draw attention rapidly to objects and situations affecting safety and health and to gain rapid understanding of a specific message. This is obtained by a combination of a colour and geometric shape and which, by the addition of a graphical symbol, gives a particular safety message.
Prohibition Sign Shape & Colour: Red circle with diagonal line. Meaning: Behaviours that are prohibited. Do not do / You must not / Stop.
Safe Condition Signs Shape & Colour: Solid green rectangle or square. Meaning: Provides information about safe conditions and escape routes.
Hazard Identification Shape & Colour: Yellow triangle with black border. Meaning: Potential hazard within a designated area, Caution / Risk of Danger.
Fire Equipment Signs Shape & Colour: Solid red rectangle or square.
Meaning: Information on the location and / or use of firefighting equipment.
Mandatory Sign Shape & Colour: Solid Blue Circle Meaning: You must do / carry out course of action displayed on sign.
No smoking sign
Sign prohibiting smoking in a specific area
Emergency Exit Signs
Emergency exit signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of the nearest exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. They are designed to direct occupants to the quickest and safest way out of a building.
Mandatory signs
The mandatory sign is a symbol that orders a specific action to help comply with statutory requirements involving a business or industry. It aims to protect individuals from dangers that could arise, should these orders be disregarded, and is commonly used in isolated areas where a particular precaution is required.
High Voltage Signs
High voltage signs are a type of warning sign used to denote the presence of high-voltage electrical equipment or installations. They are intended to alert individuals to the potential risk of electrical shock, so they can exercise caution and avoid dangerous situations
Fire Extinguisher Signs
Fire extinguisher signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of fire extinguishers in a building. They help ensure that in the event of a fire, individuals can quickly find the necessary equipment to respond to the situation.
First Aid Signs
First Aid signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of first aid equipment or facilities. They are designed to direct individuals to the resources they need to provide initial care in the event of a minor injury or health issue.
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Understanding safety signs
The purpose of safety colours and safety signs is to draw attention rapidly to objects and situations affecting safety and health and to gain rapid understanding of a specific message.
Understanding Safety Signs
Prohibition Signs
Fire Safety Signs
First Aid Signs
Emergency Signs
Warning Signs
Mandatory signs
Understanding Safety Signs
The purpose of safety colours and safety signs is to draw attention rapidly to objects and situations affecting safety and health and to gain rapid understanding of a specific message. This is obtained by a combination of a colour and geometric shape and which, by the addition of a graphical symbol, gives a particular safety message.
Prohibition Sign Shape & Colour: Red circle with diagonal line. Meaning: Behaviours that are prohibited. Do not do / You must not / Stop.
Safe Condition Signs Shape & Colour: Solid green rectangle or square. Meaning: Provides information about safe conditions and escape routes.
Hazard Identification Shape & Colour: Yellow triangle with black border. Meaning: Potential hazard within a designated area, Caution / Risk of Danger.
Fire Equipment Signs Shape & Colour: Solid red rectangle or square. Meaning: Information on the location and / or use of firefighting equipment.
Mandatory Sign Shape & Colour: Solid Blue Circle Meaning: You must do / carry out course of action displayed on sign.
No smoking sign
Sign prohibiting smoking in a specific area
Emergency Exit Signs
Emergency exit signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of the nearest exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. They are designed to direct occupants to the quickest and safest way out of a building.
Mandatory signs
The mandatory sign is a symbol that orders a specific action to help comply with statutory requirements involving a business or industry. It aims to protect individuals from dangers that could arise, should these orders be disregarded, and is commonly used in isolated areas where a particular precaution is required.
High Voltage Signs
High voltage signs are a type of warning sign used to denote the presence of high-voltage electrical equipment or installations. They are intended to alert individuals to the potential risk of electrical shock, so they can exercise caution and avoid dangerous situations
Fire Extinguisher Signs
Fire extinguisher signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of fire extinguishers in a building. They help ensure that in the event of a fire, individuals can quickly find the necessary equipment to respond to the situation.
First Aid Signs
First Aid signs are a type of safety sign used to indicate the location of first aid equipment or facilities. They are designed to direct individuals to the resources they need to provide initial care in the event of a minor injury or health issue.