What Is Safety Signs And Does Every Possible Risk Needs A Safety Sign?

What Is SAFETY SIGNS & Does Every Possible Risk Needs A SAFETY SIGN? Nothing is more important than keeping your employees, visitors and of course yourself safe from any harm or danger at the workplace. However, there is a strong myth that is every risk or hazard requires a safety sign, which is completely untrue.Using or hanging too many signs on the worksite will be ignored or will not be read, so use safety signs only where there is a significant danger or serious uncontrollable. Firs risks that is unavoidable A safety sign provides information as well as instruction about safety or health at the work place by means of an illuminated sign, acoustic signal, signboard or hand signal. One of the best ways to make sure complete protection is through utilization of safety signs that available in different categories as well as covers an extensive range of potential danger or hazards. Signboards - They usually give information as well as instructions by a mix of color, a symbol or shape, which is turned into visible by lighting of enough intensity. There are many types of signboards, and some of major ones are given belo Signboards: Prohibition signs Behavior likely to cause danger and such symbol prohibit people (workers, employers or visitors) from doing any work for their safety, for example 'no entry' and 'no smoking zone' signs. Warning signs Provide warning of a risk or danger like electricity danger, and used when we need to address some particular type of dangers such as a construction site warning, hazardous chemicals. Mandatory signs A sign telling particular behavior, for example, sunglasses or eye protection must be worn. Mandatory signs normally use in those areas of the general dangers like uneven surfaces, places, which are restricted to outer people or slippery floors. Emergency Escape signs It provides information on emergency exits, rescue facilities or even first aid. In case of any emergency like fire, employees and workers need to know where safe escape routes or ways are located. Major Features of effective safety signs Health and safety sign must be provided simple messages within short words. The uses of bright colors like red or orange is a great idea because they attract more visual attention than other colors, as well as extremely important to get attention of the people. However, using simple illustrations can be very helpful, specifically if an instruction is confusing or if your sign is viewed by people who don't speak that language. Therefore, signs must be displayed in whatever languages are spoken in a given place or region. For example, English and Spanish are spoken in most of the regions of the United States. Remember, displaying many signs is not going to help you as people will not read them. Only use signs when there is a significant risk. However, there are extremely serious hazards or dangers in your workplace, then take practical steps to handle them rather than just using signs. Resource - http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/dec07.pdf Copyright @ SHEilds - www.sheilds.org