SCHEDULE 1
PART IMinimum requirements concerning safety signs and signals at work
Interchanging and combining signs4
The instructions in the table below apply to all signs incorporating a safety colour.
Colour | Meaning or purpose | Instructions and information |
---|---|---|
Red— | Prohibition sign Danger alarm Fire-fighting equipment | Dangerous behaviour Stop, shutdown, emergency cut out devices, Evacuate Identification and location |
Yellow or Amber— | Warning sign | Be careful, take precautions Examine |
Blue— | Mandatory sign | Specific behaviour or action Wear personal protective equipment |
Green— | Emergency escape, first aid sign No danger | Doors, exits, routes, equipment, facilities Return to normal |