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Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996

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4.  The instructions in the table below apply to all signs incorporating a safety colour.

ColourMeaning or purposeInstructions and information
Red —Prohibition signDangerous behaviour
Danger alarmStop, shutdown, emergency cut out devices Evacuate
Fire-fighting equipmentIdentification and location
Yellow — or AmberWarning sign

Be careful, take precautions

Examine

Blue —Mandatory sign

Specific behaviour or action

Wear personal protective equipment

Green —Emergency escape, first aid signDoors, exits, routes, equipment, facilities
No dangerReturn to normal

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