Prohibition Safety Signs

Prohibition signs are used to instruct staff and visitors when certain behaviours or actions are not allowed. ISO 7010 prohibition signs always include a red circle and a red diagonal on a white background with a black standardised pictogram. Well known signs include the no-smoking sign, no photography, not drinking water and no open flame.… Continue reading Prohibition Safety Signs

Safety First Green Signs

Safe condition & first aid signs are used to indicate where emergency exits and safety & health equipment can be found. ISO 7010 safe condition & first aid signs always include a white square on a green background with a standardised white pictogram. Well known signs include the heart defibrillator sign, the eyewash station sign,… Continue reading Safety First Green Signs

Caution Warning Yellow Signs

Warning signs are used to identify potential hazards in order to warn visitors and staff to be cautious. ISO 7010 warning signs always include a black triangle on a yellowbackground with a standardised black pictogram. Well known signs include the general warning sign, the forklift traffic warning sign, the slippery surface warning sign and the… Continue reading Caution Warning Yellow Signs

Mandatory Blue Safety Signs

Mandatory signs are used to indicate that a particular course of action must be undertaken. ISO 7010 mandatory signs always include a white circle on a bluebackground with a standardised white pictogram. Well known signs include ‘wear eye protection’, ‘wear ear protection’, ‘wear protective gloves’ and ‘wear a mask’. Many more ISO 7010 compliant signs… Continue reading Mandatory Blue Safety Signs

Fire Equipment Red Signs

Fire equipment & fire action signs are used to quickly identify fire exits and fire equipment. ISO 7010 fire equipment & fire action signs always include a whitesquare on a red background with a standardised white pictogram and an additional standardised ‘flame’ pictogram. Well known signs include the fire extinguisher sign, the fire alarm call… Continue reading Fire Equipment Red Signs