Which signs must be displayed in my woodworking workshop?

 

 


Mandatory & Prohibitive Signs

   


 This sign must be displayed in all workplaces
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 Health & Safety Law - What you should know.

 It is illegal to have old versions of this sign on display.  the white areas of
 the new version must be completed by the employers with the required
 information.

Prohibitive Notices

 

A sign prohibiting behaviour likely to increase or cause danger.

 

If carcinogens (such as hardwood are being processed, the area likely to be contaminated must have a sign that prohibits eating, drinking and smoking.  This safety sign must be a red circle with a pictogram, as pictured below. A combination sign is acceptable.

                                No Drinking          No Smoking         No Eating

 

In contaminated areas it would also be appropriate to ensure plant processes are carried out by correctly trained personnel.  Suitable safety signs are as pictured below:

                                                                                                  

 

Warning Signs

A sign giving warning  of a hazard or danger.
These signs must be a yellow triangle with a pictogram, as pictured below:

Mandatory Notices

These safety signs should be a blue circle with a pictogram, as pictured below. They must be displayed where the process(es) demands it.

                        

Ear Protection Must be Worn          Eye Protection must be worn


Emergency Escape or First Aid Signs -

 

A sign giving information on emergency exits, first-aid, or rescue facilities exit/escape route.
These signs should be a green rectangle with a pictogram, as pictured below:

 
   Source of Information: The Health and safety (safety signs and signals) on Regulations 1996.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health [COSHH] Regulations 2002. Schedule 1,
Appendix 1.The Noise at Work Regulations 1989.
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