Safety and Signs

What is a safety signs?

Safety signs
= are a type of sign designed to warn of hazards, indicate mandat
ory actions or required use of Personal protective equipment, prohibit a
ctions or objects, identify the location of firefighting or safety equipmen
t, or marking of exit routes.
Kinds of Safety and Signs S
ymbols
Prohibition Signs Emergency Informatio
n Signs
Mandatory Signs
Fire Signs
Danger/ Warning Sign
s
Prohibition Signs = CAN’T DO

A prohibition sign is a safety sign prohibiting

behavior likely to cause a risk to health and s
afety. These health & safety signs are require
d to be red show only what or who is forbidd
en
 Prohibition Sign
No Smoking
No electronic cigar
ettes
 Prohibition Sign
No dogs
No eating or drinki
ng
 Prohibition Sign
Not drinking water No photography
 Prohibition Sign
No swimming No running
 Mandatory Sign = MUST DO
A Mandatory Sign is a must when you have a
n instruction that has to be followed. You’ll re
cognize these by a white symbol or pictogram
within a blue circle on a white background. If
your workplace requires protective clothing or
equipment.
Mandatory Sign
Mandatory Sign
Mandatory Sign
Mandatory Sign
Danger Signs = It Might HURT OR KILL
YOU
If you need to warn people about potentially life-th
reatening hazards or hazardous conditions, you ne
ed to use a Danger Sign. The familiar red oval insi
de a black rectangle with the word DANGER in bol
d, capital letters, alerts people to the threat. Com
mon Danger Signs include HIGH VOLTAGE and DO
NOT ENTER.
Danger Signs
Danger Signs
Danger Signs
Danger Signs
Warning Signs
Warning Signs
Warning Signs
Emergency Information Signs = S
afety First
If something does go wrong, Emergency Information Sig
ns help people to find the location of, or directions to, yo
ur emergency related facilities, like emergency exits, first
aid or safety equipment.
Emergency Information Signs
Emergency Information Signs
Emergency Information Signs
 Fire Signs = FIRE EQUIP

• The bright red of Fire Signs makes them easy to spot ar

ound fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment.

• Fire Signs are available to indicate the location of all yo

ur fire equipment, like fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fi
re hoses, and more.
Fire Signs
Fire Signs
Fire Signs
Fire Signs
 CONVERSATION PRACTICE
A: Hi ……………….you must wear a ………………….. When you operate a ma
chine.
B: Why should I wear it?
A: Because it will protect your ……………………… and you should wear safe
ty boots too.
B: Oh really?
A: You will be suspended if you don’t follow the rules.
B: Thank you for your advice.
A: You’re welcome.