9/14/2023

SAFETY SIGNS
1

The Health and safety (safety signs and signals) regulations

1996 required employers to provide and maintain safety signs
where there is significant risk to health and safety that has not
been avoided or controlled

➢ Provided that the use of a sign can help reduce the risk

1
 9/14/2023

➢ A safety and/or health signs and symbols is defined as “information or

instruction about health and safety at work on signboard, a colour, an
illuminated sign or acoustic signal, a verbal communication or hand
signal

➢ In addition to safety signs, you get signboards which are:

➢ A sign which provides information or instructions by a combination of

shape, colour and a symbol or pictogram which is rendered visible by
lighting of sufficient intensity. In practice, many signboards may be
accompanied by supplementary text.

➢ May show and help to explain the hazards quickly.

➢ Can be understood by both readers and non- readers

➢ May be multilingual and usually translate directly into all

language’s

2
 9/14/2023

There are four categories for Signboards:

• Prohibition Sign:

This is a sign that prohibits behaviour or actions that are likely

to increase the chance of danger.

For example, no smoking.

Prohibition signs are circular with a black pictogram on a white

background with a red diagonal line through the middle and
around the outside.

Warning Sign:

• A warning sign draws your attention to a potential

hazard or danger.

• For example,

• warning about a hazardous substance.

• These signs are triangular with a black pictogram

on a yellow background with black edging

3
 9/14/2023

Mandatory Sign:

Safe ➢These signs provide information of

Conditions emergency exits, first aid and rescue
sign: facilities.

➢These signs are usually square or

rectangular with a green background
and white text.

4
 9/14/2023

SPECIAL CARE
➢Special care needs to be taken if an employee’s vision is
impaired.

➢This is because they may struggle to see the signs.

➢In addition, if the sign uses audio aids, make sure they are
loud so those with hearing problems can identify them.

➢Take into account that employee’s PPE could obstruct their

vision or hearing.

➢ Bright and unobstructed signs are most effective.

9

10

5
 9/14/2023

11

➢ Read and comply with all safety regulation and procedures

➢ Follow reasonable instructions the employer gives on

health and safety

➢ Ask questions whenever one is unsure about the

procedure to follow

12

6
 9/14/2023

➢ Use the correct tools and equipment for the job; keep it in good
condition

➢ Do not use alcohol or drug while at work

➢ Announce any hazards they identify immediately to management

➢ Report any arrangement intended to protect health which is not

effective ( not just ignore the problem and carry on working
unsafe condition)

13

Important Safety Signs & Symbols And Their

Meanings

• Safety Symbols are labels portraying graphics set forth by

the International Standards Organization (ISO) which are
recognized internationally. This helps ensure the dangers
present are understood by an increasingly multi-lingual
workforce. The shapes and colours of the safety symbols
distinguish the hazard type or hazard instruction.

14

7
 9/14/2023

15

16

8
 9/14/2023

17

18

9
 9/14/2023

• It's important to understand

the meaning of these signs
and follow their instructions
to ensure personal safety and
the safety of others in various
environments, including
workplaces, public spaces,
and private properties. Safety
signs are an essential part of
any safety program and help
prevent accidents and injuries
by providing clear and concise
information.

19

END

•QUIZ NEXT
MEETING

20

10