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Do you know your safety signs?
There are four main types of safety sign in the UK, each of which has a basic colour: RED, YELLOW, BLUE OR GREEN.
Prohibition Signs:
Ban certain actions. They have a white background with a red circular band and crossbar.
e.g. No Smoking
Warning Signs:
Have a black triangle on a yellow background, with the symbol or text in black.
e.g. Caution, risk of electric shock
Mandatory Signs:
Give instructions. They have a blue background, with the symbol or text in white.
e.g. Head Protection must be worn.
Safe Condition Signs:
Are square or rectangular in shape, with a green background and the symbol or text is in white.
e.g. First Aid or direction signs.