Safety Signs and Symbols
State four safety signs and symbols used in industry.
Safety signs and symbols :
The requirement of safety signs are as below :
It should be illustrative i.e. the person must understand its meaning easily. It should convey the instruction easily. It should be Photographically so that it is easily understood by all persons. Some times text is to be used. The text used should be easy to read and understand. Preferably it should be in local languages. By seeing safety sign the person should be in a position to initiate immediate action.
Colour codes play an important role in conveying a message regarding safety. Each safety colour has a specific meaning. The colour of the sign specifies the nature of the sign, Red signs are prohibitive, Blue signs are mandatory, Yellow signs are warnings, Green is used for safe condition and first-aid signs,
Following some industrial safety signs and their meaning.
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| Warning Sign- a sign giving warning of a hazard danger |
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| Overhead load – There is material handling going on by Crain overhead |
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| The material is flammable |
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| Caution – There is obstacle in the way |