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SAFETY SIGN AND SYMBOLES ARE IDENTIFIED ADHERED TO

The Different Safety Signs and Symbols

Personal safety is one of the most important aspects that should be given more consideration in the work place, as well as in the real world. However, in reality, work place safety is often ignored and neglected as people rush about to complete their busy schedules. The number of workplace-related accidents caused by ignoring workplace safety is staggering. Moreover, the injuries received through the accidents are often life-threatening. Furthermore, the number of simple accidents which are easily avoidable that occur in real life could be lowered through following the relevant safety tips. Therefore, employees, as well as management have to ensure that they have adequate workplace safety rules enforced throughout the running of the work place. Some of the common safety tips can be found in the different safety signs and symbols. Hazard Signs

Safety signs and symbols within the workplace are invaluable due to the safety information that they have. Moreover, these signs and symbols are useful in illustrating strategies to take in case of emergencies. One of the common safety signs and symbols that are common in almost any accident situation is the hazard sign. As the name suggests, hazard signs are usually used to caution people around the sign that a hazard is located nearby. Hazard signs are commonly used at the sites of car accidents as well as breakdowns. However, some hazard signs can be used in chemical laboratories and hospitals to warn those within the lab of the hazardous material that they should be wary of. Construction Safety Signs

Construction safety signs are a requirement in any construction site and serve to warn passers-by of the danger they may face due to construction work that is going on due to the work being done on site. Some of the common construction safety signs include the men at work sign, which is commonly found at road repair sections, as well as the falling rocks. To better communicate the warning and promote safety, construction safety signs are illustrated in bold letters. This makes them better to read and comprehend. It is worth noting that construction companies have to place appropriate construction signs, as they are required to do so by law.

Wet Floor Sign

The wet floor sign is one of the most common safety signs in many institutions. The sign normally has the words Wet Floor written on it, in very bold letters that are easy to read. Moreover, there is often an illustration of the hazard that the sign represents, which in this case is the wet floor. Wet floors are easily ignored by person in the institution, and often such arrogance leads to the person slipping on the wet floor and causing harm to themselves.

Road safety signs and tips

Road safety is particularly important to all road users as it dictates the safety precautions that one should follow so as to avoid having an accident. Some of the common road safety signs that one may find along the road are bump ahead, slow down, children crossing among others. Moreover, there are some road safety signs that one may find occasionally such as the hazard sign which may be used in the event of accident or to signify car trouble. Road safety tips are equally as important as road safety signs and symbols. One of the common road safety tips is to look out for any and all road safety signs so as to ensure that no accidents occur along the way. Moreover, one should also take care when driving at night due to the low visibility that is usually common at this time of night. This will also help to avoid ay potential accidents.

Electrical Safety Signs

Electrical safety is important as we use electricity in nearly everything that we do; in making our morning coffee, in the car engine as we drive to work, as well as on the computer as we work through the day. Therefore, electrical safety signs play a great role in ensuring ones safety when it comes to the different electrical devices. One of the common electrical safety signs is the high voltage sign. This can often be found on devices which provide electrical power to large devices such as the houses consumer unit. The sign warns of the possibly fatal shock that one may receive if they touch the unit. The common sign consists of a boldly printed lightning sign. Other variations of the sign include a person being electrocuted, with most including the number of electric volts that the device may have. Safety Cones

These are conical shaped brightly colored tools that are used in everyday safety. These safety cones can be seen when road construction is taking place. They are used to direct motorist away from danger and to delineate the safest lane to travel in to prevent damage to your vehicle. Safety cones are also used as barriers when special events are taking place to keep the general public in specific areas. They are brightly colored orange with white reflective strips around them. These strips are reflective which makes the cones visible at nights. Because of their shape and the heavy duty material they are made from they are not easy to topple over even in strong winds. They also will not damage your vehicle should you come in direct contact with them Safety Signs

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