SAFETY SIGNS
within Technology & Design

At June 2002, the signs below adhere to current Health and Safety Standards, but may be subject to change. It is the responsibility of anyone using this site to ensure the current status of ALL Health and Safety signs.

The signs below are for illustrative teaching purposes only.
Properly manufactured signs must be used at appropriate positions in all teaching areas.

Dust Mask Ear Protection Face Protector Gloves Goggles Guards Push Stick Welding Mask

Acid Compressed Air Corrosion Risk Highly Flamable

Emergency Stop

The use of safety signs within school Technology and Design departments is important in helping raise safety awareness of pupils, technicians and teachers.

The signage, and the warnings they contain, can help reduce risk of injury incurred when using specialist equipment, materials and processes, and should be adhered to at all times.

Categories

There are three main categories of signs used within Technology and Design departments. These can be easily recognised by the use of different colours and shapes, and all convey appropriate actions and warnings to be taken.

 

Mandatory Safety Signs

This particular category of signage simply means compulsory and that the actions conveyed in the signage must be carried out at all times. This category of signage should be placed at all heavy-duty woodwork, metalwork and plastics equipment within the Technology and Design department.

As can be seen these signs incorporate a white graphical symbol within a blue circle set against a white background, and represent the appropriate measures to be taken when operating that particular piece of equipment. (or process)

Hazard Safety Signs

This particular category of signage is used to help warn of the potential dangers encountered, and that caution should be taken at all times where this signage is implemented. This category of signage should be placed at all PCB units along with appropriate mandatory signage, and where the compressor and flammable liquids cabinet are each situated.

As can be seen these signs incorporate a black graphical symbol within a black triangle set against a yellow background, and warn of the potential dangers within that particular area.

Safe Condition Safety Signs

This particular category of signage is used to indicate an action that is safe to take. This category of signage should be placed at all emergency stop buttons fitted around the rooms within a Technology and Design department.

As can be seen these signs incorporate a white graphical symbol set within a green background, and give an action that is safe in an emergency situation.