1. THE GRAMMAR OF SAFETY SIGNS www.hssa.co.uk

2. Legislation. Safety signs should be placed/posted whenever there is a risk that cannot be controlled by any other means. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SIGNS? www.hssa.co.uk

3. Mandatory. Prohibition. Hazard / warning. Safe place or safety information. Fire equipment. Multiple / combination signs. www.hssa.co.uk TYPES OF SIGNAGE

4. You must do……………. e.g. Wear hard hats Keep clear www.hssa.co.uk MANDATORY

5. You must not do……………. e.g. No smoking Do not remove guards www.hssa.co.uk PROHIBITION

6. To warn of the potential dangers in and around the workplace. e.g. Warning Fork lift trucks Danger 240 volts www.hssa.co.uk HAZARD / WARNING

7. To show the way to an area of safety. To indicate a course of action that is safe to take. e.g. First aid station Fire escape routes www.hssa.co.uk SAFE PLACE

8. To indicate the location of fire equipment. e.g. Fire extinguishers. www.hssa.co.uk FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

9. Safety signs should be placed / posted whenever there is a risk that cannot be controlled by any other means. Legislation. Employees have a responsibility to cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters. SUMMARY www.hssa.co.uk