Safety signs and colour at work -week2

Safety signs

 are used to:

• Draw attention to health and safety hazards
• Point out hazards that may not be obvious
• Provide general information and directions
• Remind employees where personal protective equipment must be worn
• Show where emergency equipment is located
• Indicate where certain actions are prohibited

Sign Categories

1. Mandatory Action     -  Blue      Circle  

	Refer to Instruction	Wear Ear Protection	Wear Eye Protection
	Wear Opaque Eye Protection	Wear Safety Footwear	Wear Protective Gloves
	Use Handrail	Wear Face Shield	Wear Head Protection

2. Prohibition  -- Red and white  Circle

Prohibition Sign		No Open Flames
No Access for Industrial Vehicles		No Metallic Articles or Watches
No Activated Mobile Phones		No Reaching In

3. Emergency Treatment -- Green or Red Square or rectangular

Respiratory Protection Sign	Protective Eyewear Sign	Eye Protection Required Sign
Protective Clothing Sign	Protective Footwear Sign	Gloves Required Symbol

4. Caution (warning)    --  Yelllow     Triangular (Triangle)

General Warning Sign	Explosive Material	Radioactive material
Magnetic Field	Warning Obstacles	Drop (Fall)
Slippery Surface	Electricity	Guard Dog