Safety signs are indispensable tools for guiding people in dangerous situations and helping them to protect themselves.
They play a crucial role in working environments and public spaces by indicating escape routes, fire protection or first aid facilities. To do this, they use proven color patterns and clear shapes to convey information without words.
In this article, we show you what types of safety signs there are and what significance they have for safety in buildings and the protection of people.
There are 5 types of safety signs. These include
Prohibition signs are unmistakable symbols that prohibit certain actions or behaviors. They are designed to prevent potential hazards and enforce safety-related rules. Typically, crossed-out symbols or pictograms in a red circle are used to make the prohibited action clear.
A common example is the "No smoking" sign, which indicates that smoking is prohibited in this area.
Warning signs are designed to alert people to potential hazards or risks so that they can take appropriate precautions. They are triangular and use the safety color yellow as well as symbols that illustrate the hazard.
A typical warning sign is the slippery surface variant, which indicates that the floor may be slippery and therefore caution is advised.
Mandatory signs give clear instructions on what actions are expected to ensure safety or prevent accidents. They are blue, round and often use symbols in combination with an instruction.
Examples include signs with the pictogram of a helmet or hearing protection, which indicate that wearing this protective equipment is mandatory.
Escape signs are used to clearly mark escape routes and emergency exits to enable rapid evacuation in the event of an emergency. They use symbols such as arrows or stylized people pointing in the direction of an exit.
One example is the green sign with the pictogram of a person walking through a door to indicate an emergency exit.
Fire safety signs provide information about fire safety equipment and show, for example, the location of fire extinguishers, fire alarms or wall hydrants. They are crucial for being able to access the relevant resources quickly in the event of a fire. They are red, square and use flames and relevant symbols of fire protection equipment.
The most frequently encountered variant is the fire safety sign F001 "Fire extinguisher".
Safety signs must be selected and installed in accordance with the risk assessment and other relevant regulations.
Our experts are on hand to advise you to ensure that your safety signs meet the highest standards and help create a safe environment for everyone.