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safety signs and their colours |
information
source : BS5378 part 1 1980
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SAFETY
COLOUR
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MEANING
or PURPOSE
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CONTRASTING
COLOUR
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SYMBOL
COLOUR
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red
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stop
(see note)
prohibition
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white
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black
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yellow
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caution,
risk of danger
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black
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black
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blue
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mandatory
action
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white
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white
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green
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safe
condition
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white
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white
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NOTE:
Red is also used to identify fire fighting
equipment and its location.
Refer to BS5378
(or replacement) for full details of safety
sign shape, size and design
in addition to
important information on permitted use.
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