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Border Engineering Training Association
Health and Safety
Border Engineering Training Association
Safety Signs
ContentsIntroduction to safety signs.
Prohibition signs
Mandatory signs
Warning signs
Fire signs.
Information signs.
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Introduction to Safety SignsRed Prohibition sign
Danger alarmDangerous behaviour; stop; shut down; emergency cut-out device; evacuate; be careful; take precaution; examine,
Yellow or Amber
Warning sign Be careful; take precautions; examine.
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Introduction to Safety SignsBlue Mandatory sign Specific behaviour
or action e.g. wear personal protective equipment.
Green Emergency escape First-aid sign; no danger
Doors; exits; escape routes; equipment and facilities; return to normal.
Red Fire signs Fire equipment and alarm points etc.
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Prohibition Signs
• Do not drink.
• Do not extinguish with water.
• Do not touch.
Border Engineering Training Association
Prohibition Signs
• No access for unauthorised persons.
• No naked flame.
• No access for pedestrians.
Border Engineering Training Association
Prohibition Signs
• No access for industrial vehicles.
• No smoking.
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Mandatory Signs
• Safety boots must be worn.
• Ear protection must be worn.
• Eye protection must be worn.
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Mandatory Signs
• Face protection must be worn.
• General mandatory sign, to be accompanied where necessary by another sign.
• Pedestrians must use this route.
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Mandatory Signs
• Respiratory equipment must be worn.
• Safety gloves must be worn.
• Safety harness must be worn.
Border Engineering Training Association
Mandatory Signs
• Safety helmets must be worn.
• Safety overalls must be worn.
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Warning Signs
• Biological risk.
• Corrosive materials.
• Danger :- electricity.
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Warning Signs
• Drop.
• Explosive materials.
• Flammable materials or high temperature.
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Warning Signs
• General danger.
• Harmful or irritant material.
• Industrial vehicle.
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Warning Signs
• Laser beam.
• Low temperature.
• Strong magnetic field.
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Warning Signs
• Non-ionising radiation.
• Obstacles.
• Overhead load.
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Warning Signs
• Oxidant materials.
• Toxic materials.
• Radioactive materials.
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Fire Signs
• Emergency fire telephone.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Fire hose reel.
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Fire Signs
• Ladder.
• This way signs for fire.
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Information Signs
• Emergency exit.• Route signs.
Border Engineering Training Association
Information Signs
• Emergency exit• Route signs
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Information Signs
• This way signs for emergency exits and escape routes.
Border Engineering Training Association
Information Signs
• First aid post.
• Emergency telephone for first aid or escape.
Border Engineering Training Association
Information Signs
• Eyewash.
• Stretcher.
• Safety shower.
