Health And Safety Flashcards
What are the 5 types of safety sign
Warning, prohibition, mandatory, fire equipment, safe condition
What is a warning sign
Used to alert potential hazards. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm.
What colours are used in a warning sign
Yellow background, black text
What is a prohibition sign
This type of sign conveys that should not be taken or should be stopped. For prohibition, use of the surround shape is mandatory.
What colours are used I prohibition signs
Red circle, black image
What is a mandatory sign
This sign conveys that actions should be taken to avoid hazards. The symbol should consist of a white image within a solid safety blue circular surround shape.
What colours are used in a mandatory sign
Blue background, white text and image
What is a fire equipment sign
This symbol is generally used on Fire safety signs to convey equipment, location, egress, permitted action and fire equipment location
What colours are used on a fire equipment sign
Red background, white image, and text
What is a safe condition sign
Green signs are emergency escape and first aid signs. A sign giving information on emergency exits, escape routes, first aid or rescue facilities.
What colours are on a safe condition sign
Green background, white text and image
Examples of warning signs
Caution, toxic hazard and high voltage
Examples of prohibition signs
No smoking, no running, no food and drink
Examples of mandatory signs
Wear gloves, wear safety goggles and wear fac sheild
Examples of fire equipment signs
Fire extinguisher, emergency stop, fire alarm
