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THE GRAMMAR OF SAFETY SIGNS

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

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THE GRAMMAR OF SAFETY SIGNS

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  1. THE GRAMMAR OFSAFETY SIGNS www.hssa.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

  7. SAFE PLACE • 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

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

  9. SUMMARY • 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. www.hssa.co.uk

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