Which warning signs do you need to place?
Good basic signage contributes to safety in the workplace. Think about warning signs as indicators for the emergency exit, dangerous goods signs or prohibitory signs. Often little attention is given to this, while our warning signs in the place of business can make just the needed difference. Therefore it is important that signage is placed in the appropriate place, is large enough and that the stickers and signs conform to ISO 7010 norms as drawn up in 2012. The warning signs also need to be clear for everyone in the workplace with one glance, regardless of mother tongue.
The following warning signs can be used in a place of business:
- Command Signs
- Prohibitory Signs
- Warning Signs
- Emergency Signs
- Fire fighting Signs
- Combination Signs
Command signs
Command signs give a command. The signs are round and contain a white pictogram on a blue background. The most common command signs:
Prohibitory signs
Prohibitory signs indicate a prohibited act. These signs are round and contain a black pictogram on a white background. There is a red line across the pictogram. The most common prohibitory signs:
Warning signs
Warning signs warn of possible danger.These signs are triangular and contain a black pictogram on a yellow background. The most common warning signs:
Rescue signs
Rescue signs indicate the location of emergency life saving equipment is located in your place of business. These signs are square or rectangular and contain a white pictogram on a green background. The most common emergency signs:
Fire fighting signs
Fire fighting signs indicate the location of fire fighting equipment in your place of business. These signs are square and contain a white pictogram on a red background. The most common fire fighting signs are:
| Fire hose
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| Fire Extinguisher
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| Fire blanket
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| Fire alarm
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Combination signs
Combination sign contain multiple pictograms. These can be pictograms from the same category, but also a combination of pictograms from different categories.
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