safety signs Flashcards
1
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yellow triangle
A
This is a caution and warning sign.
The sign usually has a description of the hazard or the warning, e.g. Warning , Trip Hazard or Caution, Trip Hazard; Danger, Moving Machinery.
2
Q
blue circle
A
This is a mandatory sign.
Mandatory means that the instructions on the sign must be obeyed. The sign usually has a graphic and an instruction, e.g. the mandatory “Protective clothing must be worn in this area” sign above.
3
Q
a red circle with a horizontal line
A
This is a prohibited sign.
The sign usually has a graphic inside the prohibited sign and an instruction below the sign; see opposite
4
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green circle with an image
A
Green signs are safe condition signs.
The example on the left means that the water is safe to drink.
