3.12 Safety Signs

Question 1

Describe a Warning sign and give an example.

Answer 1

A warning sign tells people to be careful of a particular hazard, e.g. (vehicle reversing).

The signs are triangular with a black pictogram on a yellow background with a black border.

Question 2

Describe a Mandatory action sign and give an example.

Answer 2

Mandatory signs instruct people to take a specific action, often relating to wearing personal protection equipment, e.g. (Eye protection must be worn).

They are circular with a solid blue background and a white pictogram.

Question 3

Describe a Safe condition sign and give an example.

Answer 3

Safe condition signs, identify safe behaviour or places of safety, e.g. (First Aid Station).

They are rectangular or square with a white pictogram on a green background.

Question 4

Describe a Fire-fighting equipment sign and give an example.

Answer 4

Fire-fighting equipment signs, identify particular items of equipment, e.g. (Hose reels).

They are rectangular or square with a white symbol or pictogram on a red background.

Question 5

Describe a Prohibition sign and give an example.

Answer 5

A prohibition sign is directed at stopping a dangerous behaviour, e.g. (No smoking)

The signs are circular with a black pictograms on a white background with a red border and a red diagonal cross bar.