List of standard workplace signage, includes Fire Safety, HazChem Labels, Prohibitions, Mandatories, Safety Information and Warnings.
Fire Extringuisher Signage
| Band Colour | Type | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Water | A |
| White and Red | Water Mist | A B C E F |
| Blue | Dry Powder | (possible A) B C E |
| Cream | Foam | A B |
| Black | Carbon Dioxide Gas | (possible B) E |
| Yellow | Wet Chemical | (possible A) F |
| Green | Vapourising Liquid | (specialist use) |
Modern fire extinguishers usually have a red casing. They should also have a coloured band to identify the type of extinguisher. Vapourising liquid relates to extinguishers similar to the old Halon gas. Modern regulations prohibit the use of Halon within normal environments
The fire categories are
A - Combustible material (paper, wood, etc.)
B - Flammable liquid
C - Flammable gas
D - Metal fires
E - Electrical
F - Cooking oil and fat fires
A - Combustible material (paper, wood, etc.)
B - Flammable liquid
C - Flammable gas
D - Metal fires
E - Electrical
F - Cooking oil and fat fires
Fire Safety Signage
Fire Alarm
Fire Extinguish
Fire Hose
Fire Ladder
Emergency TelephoneHazardous Chemical Signage
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
Serious Health Hazard
Gas Under Pressure
Irritant
Oxidizing Agent
ToxicLabels often contain additional information e.g. telephone number for specialist advice, accident safety information or a chemical identification number
Red Circle/Diagonal, Prohibited Safety Signs
No Naked Flames
No Industrial Vehicles
No Pedestrians
No Unauthorised Persons
No Smoking
Not Drinkable
Do Not Touch
Do Not Extinguish with Water Blue Mandatory Safety Signs
Ear Protection must be worn
Eye Protection must be worn
Face Protection must be worn
Fire door must be kept closed
General mandatory sign
Pedestrians must use this route
Repiritory Equipment must be worn
Safety Boots must be worn
Safety Gloves must be worn
Safety Harness must be worn
Safety Helmet must be worn
Safety Overalls must be worn
Hand Sanitiser must be used Green Safety Information Signs
Emergency Telephone
Exit
Eye Wash
First Aid
Safety Shower
Stretcher Yellow Triangle Safety Warning Signs
Biological Risk
Corrosive Material
Danger Electricty
Drop
Explosive Material
General Danger
Do Not Touch
Industrial Vehicles
Laser Beam
Low Temperature
Non Ionising Radiation
Obstacles
Overhead Load
Oxydising Material
Radioactive Material
Strong Magnetic Fields
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