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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.
Warning sign
Martin Meuldijk
Specialist Crop rotation | July 1, 2019 | 4 min. reading time
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:
Safety glasses mandatory
Hearing protection mandatory
Safety footwear mandatory
Safety gloves mandatory
Safety helmet mandatory
Wash your hands

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:
Fire, open flame and smoking prohibited
Pedetrians prohibited
No potable water
Unauthorized persons prohibited
Prohibited to extinguish with fire
Do not touch
Riding along on transport vehicles prohibited
Riding along on transport vehicles prohibited
Smoking prohibited
Eating and drinking prohibited
Animals prohibited

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:
Danger
Flammable materials
Machine with moving parts
Explosive materials
Danger electrical current
Danger transport vehicles in area
Danger to slip
Danger injuries to hands
Beware of overhanging load
Corrosive materials
Pressurized gas containers

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:
Emergency exit
Door which opens to escape route
First Aid Kit
Emergency shower
Eye wash station
Stretcher on premises
AED on premises
Muster area

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
Fire Extinguisher
Fire blanket
Fire alarm

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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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.
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Warning sign

The following warning signs can be used in a place of business:

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:
Safety glasses mandatory
Hearing protection mandatory
Safety footwear mandatory
Safety gloves mandatory
Safety helmet mandatory
Wash your hands
  

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:
Fire, open flame and smoking prohibited
Pedetrians prohibited
No potable water
Unauthorized persons prohibited
Prohibited to extinguish with fire
Do not touch
Riding along on transport vehicles prohibited
Riding along on transport vehicles prohibited
Smoking prohibited
Eating and drinking prohibited
Animals prohibited
  

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:
Danger
Flammable materials
Machine with moving parts
Explosive materials
Danger electrical current
Danger transport vehicles in area
Danger to slip
Danger injuries to hands
Beware of overhanging load
Corrosive materials
Pressurized gas containers
  

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:
Emergency exit
Door which opens to escape route
First Aid Kit
Emergency shower
Eye wash station
Stretcher on premises
AED on premises
Muster area
  

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
Fire Extinguisher
Fire blanket
Fire alarm
  

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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Can't find your answer? Fill out the contact form and our specialist Martin Meuldijk will get back to you. On weekdays, even within 24 hours.
Martin meuldijk, crop rotation specialist in greenhouse
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Tags:
FloricultureVegetable growingArticle