Safety signs for the occupational environment
Understanding Australian Standards (AS 1319-1994)
Prohibition Signs
These signs indicate that the action or activity is not permitted, A red annulus and slash is depicted over a black symbol. the background colour of this sign is white and text if necessary, is black.
Hazard Signs
These signs warn of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is not likely to be life threatening. A black triangle will incorporate a black symbol or exclamation mark. Background colour is yellow and text, when used, will also be black.
Emergency Information Signs
These signs indicate the location of, or directions to, emergency related facilities (First aid, Safety equipment, Exits, etc.). These signs have a white symbol and/or text on a green background.
Mandatory Signs
These signs indicate that an instruction must be carried out, White symbols are used on a blue circle. The background colour of the sign is white and text, when used, must be black.
Danger Signs
These signs warn of a particular hazard or hazardous condition which is likely to be life threatening. The word danger is in white letters within a red oval, which is enclosed in a black rectangle. Text is to be black on a white background.
Fire Signs
These signs indicate the location of fire alarms and fire fighting equipment. These signs have a white symbol and/or text on a red background.