Safety signs - Revision history

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	* Means of escape.		* Means of escape.
	* Perimeter security.		* Perimeter security.
		+	* Planning digital signage in new buildings.
	* Site layout plan.		* Site layout plan.
	* Wayfinding.		* Wayfinding.

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	* Site layout plan.		* Site layout plan.
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	Fire exit signs should be displayed immediately above or near to the exit opening, where it is least likely to be obscured or obstructed by smoke. Buildings that have multiple occupants should adopt a common approach to the provision of fire safety signs, to avoid confusion about exit routes.		Fire exit signs should be displayed immediately above or near to the exit opening, where it is least likely to be obscured or obstructed by smoke. Buildings that have multiple occupants should adopt a common approach to the provision of fire safety signs, to avoid confusion about exit routes.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

		+	* Building signage.
	* CCTV.		* CCTV.
	* Emergency lighting.		* Emergency lighting.

Designing Buildings at 08:29, 17 May 2017

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The requirement for safety signs was mandated by the ~~[[Health_and_safety_at_work_etc_act_1974\|~~Health and ~~Safety~~ at ~~Work~~ etc~~. Act~~ 1974.]] This was further enforced by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.	+	The requirement for safety signs was mandated by the Health and safety at work etc act 1974[[Health_and_safety_at_work_etc_act_1974\|.]] This was further enforced by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

−	The regulations require safety signs ~~to be~~ provided and maintained in circumstances where a health and safety risk is present that other methods have not been employed to remove or control. The primary aim of ~~the sign is that~~ is further ~~reduces the risk~~ presented by the ~~hazard~~.	+	The regulations require that safety signs are provided and maintained in circumstances where a health and safety risk is present that other methods have not been employed to remove or control. The primary aim of such signage is to further reduce risks presented by the hazards.

−	~~A signboard conveys~~ information or instructions ~~by using~~ a combination of shape, colour, and symbol of pictogram. Supplementary text can also be provided, ~~e.g.~~ ‘Fire exit’. ~~Signboards~~ can be illuminated by using transparent or translucent materials lit from behind ~~or inside~~. ~~The different types of signboard include:~~	+	Signs convey information or instructions through a combination of shape, colour, and symbol (pictogram). Supplementary text can also be provided, such as ‘Fire exit’. Signs can be illuminated by using transparent or translucent materials lit from behind.

−	= Prohibition ~~sign~~ =	+	A number of different types of safety sign are described below.
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		+	= Prohibition signs =

	[[File:Safetysign1.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign1.jpg]]		[[File:Safetysign1.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign1.jpg]]

−	~~This is to~~ prohibit action which is likely to increase or cause danger, such as ‘No entry’. ~~It is~~ characterised by ~~its~~ round shape, and can either be a black pictogram on a white background, or red edging and diagonal line.	+	Prohibition signs prohibit action which is likely to increase or cause danger, such as ‘No entry’. They are characterised by a round shape, and can either be a black pictogram on a white background, or can have red edging and a diagonal line.

−	= Warning ~~sign~~ =	+	= Warning signs =

	[[File:Safetysign2.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign2.jpg]]		[[File:Safetysign2.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign2.jpg]]

−	~~This is to~~ warn of a hazard or danger, such as ‘Danger: Toxic materials’. ~~It is~~ characterised by ~~its~~ triangular shape, and is usually a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.	+	Warning signs warn of a hazard or danger, such as ‘Danger: Toxic materials’. They are characterised by a triangular shape, and usually feature a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.

−	= Mandatory ~~sign~~ =	+	= Mandatory signs =

	[[File:Safetysign3.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign3.jpg]]		[[File:Safetysign3.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign3.jpg]]

−	~~This is to~~ prescribe specific behaviour, such as ‘Eye protection must be worn’. ~~It is~~ characterised by ~~its~~ round shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a blue background.	+	Mandatory signs prescribe specific behaviour, such as ‘Eye protection must be worn’. They are characterised by a round shape, and usually feature a white pictogram on a blue background.

−	= Emergency escape or first-aid ~~sign~~ =	+	= Emergency escape or first-aid signs =

	[[File:Safetysign4.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign4.jpg]]		[[File:Safetysign4.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign4.jpg]]

−	~~This is to~~ provide information on emergency exits, first aid or rescue facilities, such as ‘Emergency exit’. ~~It is~~ characterised by ~~its~~ rectangular or square shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a green background.	+	Emergency escape and first-aid signs provide information on emergency exits, first aid or rescue facilities, such as ‘Emergency exit’. They are characterised by a rectangular or square shape, and usually feature a white pictogram on a green background.

−	~~All signage~~ must be well maintained, and ~~should be~~ able to function ~~under~~ a power failure. The light from illuminated signs should be bright enough to be seen without causing glare.	+	They must be well maintained, and able to function during a power failure. The light from illuminated signs should be bright enough to be seen without causing glare.

	= Fire safety sign =		= Fire safety sign =

−	A fire safety sign is defined as ~~being~~ a sign which provides ~~the following~~:	+	A fire safety sign is defined as a sign which provides:

	* Warning in case of fire.		* Warning in case of fire.

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	* Means of escape.		* Means of escape.
	* Perimeter security.		* Perimeter security.
		+	* Site layout plan.

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The requirement for safety signs was mandated by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This was further enforced by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.	+	The requirement for safety signs was mandated by the [[Health_and_safety_at_work_etc_act_1974\|Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.]] This was further enforced by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

	The regulations require safety signs to be provided and maintained in circumstances where a health and safety risk is present that other methods have not been employed to remove or control. The primary aim of the sign is that is further reduces the risk presented by the hazard.		The regulations require safety signs to be provided and maintained in circumstances where a health and safety risk is present that other methods have not been employed to remove or control. The primary aim of the sign is that is further reduces the risk presented by the hazard.
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	= Prohibition sign =		= Prohibition sign =

−	[[File:Safetysign1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Safetysign1.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign1.jpg]]

	This is to prohibit action which is likely to increase or cause danger, such as ‘No entry’. It is characterised by its round shape, and can either be a black pictogram on a white background, or red edging and diagonal line.		This is to prohibit action which is likely to increase or cause danger, such as ‘No entry’. It is characterised by its round shape, and can either be a black pictogram on a white background, or red edging and diagonal line.
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	= Warning sign =		= Warning sign =

−	[[File:Safetysign2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Safetysign2.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign2.jpg]]

	This is to warn of a hazard or danger, such as ‘Danger: Toxic materials’. It is characterised by its triangular shape, and is usually a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.		This is to warn of a hazard or danger, such as ‘Danger: Toxic materials’. It is characterised by its triangular shape, and is usually a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.
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	= Mandatory sign =		= Mandatory sign =

−	[[File:Safetysign3.jpg]]	+	[[File:Safetysign3.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign3.jpg]]

	This is to prescribe specific behaviour, such as ‘Eye protection must be worn’. It is characterised by its round shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a blue background.		This is to prescribe specific behaviour, such as ‘Eye protection must be worn’. It is characterised by its round shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a blue background.
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	= Emergency escape or first-aid sign =		= Emergency escape or first-aid sign =

−	[[File:Safetysign4.jpg]]	+	[[File:Safetysign4.jpg\|link=File:Safetysign4.jpg]]

	This is to provide information on emergency exits, first aid or rescue facilities, such as ‘Emergency exit’. It is characterised by its rectangular or square shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a green background.		This is to provide information on emergency exits, first aid or rescue facilities, such as ‘Emergency exit’. It is characterised by its rectangular or square shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a green background.

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= Introduction =

The requirement for safety signs was mandated by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This was further enforced by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

The regulations require safety signs to be provided and maintained in circumstances where a health and safety risk is present that other methods have not been employed to remove or control. The primary aim of the sign is that is further reduces the risk presented by the hazard.

A signboard conveys information or instructions by using a combination of shape, colour, and symbol of pictogram. Supplementary text can also be provided, e.g. ‘Fire exit’. Signboards can be illuminated by using transparent or translucent materials lit from behind or inside. The different types of signboard include:

= Prohibition sign =

[[File:Safetysign1.jpg]]

This is to prohibit action which is likely to increase or cause danger, such as ‘No entry’. It is characterised by its round shape, and can either be a black pictogram on a white background, or red edging and diagonal line.

= Warning sign =

[[File:Safetysign2.jpg]]

This is to warn of a hazard or danger, such as ‘Danger: Toxic materials’. It is characterised by its triangular shape, and is usually a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.

= Mandatory sign =

[[File:Safetysign3.jpg]]

This is to prescribe specific behaviour, such as ‘Eye protection must be worn’. It is characterised by its round shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a blue background.

= Emergency escape or first-aid sign =

[[File:Safetysign4.jpg]]

This is to provide information on emergency exits, first aid or rescue facilities, such as ‘Emergency exit’. It is characterised by its rectangular or square shape, and is usually a white pictogram on a green background.

All signage must be well maintained, and should be able to function under a power failure. The light from illuminated signs should be bright enough to be seen without causing glare.

= Fire safety sign =

A fire safety sign is defined as being a sign which provides the following:

* Warning in case of fire.
* Information on escape routes and emergency exits (coloured green).
* Information on the identification or location of firefighting equipment (coloured red).

Fire exit signs should be displayed immediately above or near to the exit opening, where it is least likely to be obscured or obstructed by smoke. Buildings that have multiple occupants should adopt a common approach to the provision of fire safety signs, to avoid confusion about exit routes.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* CCTV.
* Emergency lighting.
* Fire detection and alarm systems.
* Fire safety design.
* Hoarding for construction sites.
* Means of escape.
* Perimeter security.

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