How to Use Safety Signs

It might not be the most exciting part of setting up business premises, but it is one of the most important parts of it. Safety signs might seem like they’re used excessively sometimes, but they all serve a purpose, and are all there to prevent accidents in the workplace. Not only is neglecting to use them properly against the law, it could harm your business both physically and financially. There’s no excuse for not using them, and fortunately, it’s not too difficult to get it right either.

In the beginning, it’s always a good idea to have all potential hazards checked for by a safety specialist; this way you know that all issues will be identified, and you can go about dealing with them effectively. As things progress however, you will need to make decisions on your own, though there is plenty of advice available which will help you ensure that all hazards are properly signed.

If you do identify a potential hazard, then deciding how to display signage is easy. There are four main types of safety sign, and you must decide which ones are appropriate for the situation. Red indicates immediate danger and therefore is a prohibition or stop sign. Yellow or amber warns that there is a hazard, and precautions must be taken in order to prevent an incident. Blue is a compulsory instruction, usually found alongside a warning sign, which explains how to be safe. Green indicates a route to safety or first aid.

When you identify a hazard, you must decide which sign or combination best conveys the potential danger and how it can be avoided. They should then be displayed clearly. Edge Safety Signs UK has a huge variety of safety signs, including industry-specific illustrations, so that you can be sure you’ve got the right signs in the right place.