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| Category | Meaning | Shape/Colours | Use of Sign |
 Safe Procedure
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Square or oblong. White symbol or symbol and text on a green background |
To show the way to medical assistance To show the way to an area of safety To indicate that a course of action is safe to take |
 Mandatory
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Circular. White symbol or symbol and text on a blue background |
To convey actions that must be carried out To confirm emergency procedures in the event of fire |
 Fire Equipment |
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Square or oblong. White symbol or symbol and text on a red background |
To indicate the location of fire equipment To comply with the fire precautions (workplace)regulations, which require any non automatic fire fighting equipment to be indicated by signs |
 Warning
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Triangular. Black symbol or symbol and text on a yellow background surrounded by a black triangular band. | To warn staff and public of the potential dangers in and around the workplace |
 Prohibition
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Circular with cross band. Black symbol on a white background, inside a red circle with a red cross bar |
To convey prohibited actions To reduce the risk of fire To prevent personal injury |
Supplementary
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Square or oblong. Black text on a white background or the safety colour of the safety sign that is supplemented, with text in the relevant contrasting colour | To provide further information |
For any new or existing business, it is your responsibility to ensure that the work environment is safe and that any potential hazards are marked clearly with appropriate signage.
In terms of the law, you are legally required to display
the Health
and Safety Law Poster
You are also legally required to report accidents using
an accident
report book
It will be mandatory for all entrances to buildings (non
private dwellings) to display a no
smoking sign at EVERY entrance to the building.
You will also have to display a non
smoking symbol in any vehicle that has shared use
(ie more than one person will travel in the vehicle).
See: here
for full details.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS - Which sign should you use?
You can use either a European style which has no text or
a British standard style which has text.
In either case your signs must include a running man
symbol
It is not advised to mix the two styles
European Style
British Standard Style
Signs should be situated so as to indicate exit routes. At least one sign should be visible from any place within the building
1. Progress down to the right
1. Progress down to the left
1. Progress up to the right
1. Progress up to the left
1. Progress down to the right
1. Progress down to the left
1. Progress forward
1. Progress down
FINAL EXIT SIGNS
To avoid confusions, it is advisable to have "Final Exit" signs at external points. These should have a running man symbol and text but no arrow.
DECIDING UPON THE SIZE AND HEIGHT OF INSTALLATION
Recommended height for installation:
Above doors: 2.0m to 2.5m from floor level to bottom of
sign
Wall Mounted: 1.4m to 1.7m from floor level to bottom of
sign
IDENTIFY RISKS AND KEEP YOUR BUILDING MAINTAINED AND SAFE:
Floors
If floors are being cleaned or polished or are inherently
slippery, this must be addressed immediately with a wet
floor sign or slippery
surface sign
Additionally, if floorboards are damaged or uneven, trailing
electrical cables are present then display a trip
hazard warning sign
Stairs
Keep stairs in good condition with good lighting and
a well fixed handrail. Also make sure stairs are kept clear
of obstructions. If in doubt, display a keep
clear sign.
Shelving
Make sure that items are easily retrievable without
resorting to standing on a chair or desk. If it is unavoidable
to have items high up, make sure that proper steps are used.
It may also be advisable to create a sign to enforce this.
See our bespoke signs section.
Fire Safety
One of the most important areas in Health and Safety is
fire prevention, fire action
and escape. An excellent starting place is with our Fire
Risk Assesment Checklist booklet and Fire
Risk Assesment Poster which will give you excellent
help and advice.
Display a Fire Action Sign and doors that have been marked as Fire Doors must never be propped open. Also the emergency escape route must be kept clear of obstructions and be clearly marked out every step of the way by signage. Common signs for these purposes are:
Computer Display Screens
Working in front of a computer screen for over 3 hours
a day could result in a repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Make sure that desks are larege enough to accomodate
paperwork, monitor and keyboard. The screen should be free
from glare and reflection. It is advisable to display the
Health
and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations poster.
Manual Handling
Ensure that your work environment does not pose a major
risk to the back. Such injuries are often incured when lifting
heavy items incorrectly. Make sure your employees know the
correct method of lifting by displaying the Manually
Handling Regulations Poster.
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