Hazard warning signs and labels are used to warn workers and the public about hazardous materials, environments and locations. The signs and labels ensure that they are aware of the danger. Hazard signs and labels are normally yellow with black text and images highlighting the hazard. Dependent on the hazard or warning the signs or labels can be a different colour or mix of colours.
Regulations:
CLP regulation Hazard pictograms (alert you to the presence of hazardous chemicals) - Diamond shaped, red border, white background black image.
Prohibitory signs – round shape, black image, white background red border, red diagonal line
Warning signs – triangular shape, black image, yellow background, black border
Mandatory signs – round shape, white image, blue background
Emergency escape signs – rectangular or square, white image, green background
Fire-fighting signs – rectangular or square, white image, red background
You can also have combination signs that include various types of warning on a single sign.
BS EN ISO 7010, EN60417
All hazard signs must comply with UK and EC legislation
Mounting Types:
Floor
Free hanging
Free standing
Glued
Self-adhesive
Rigid
Some signs require a separate adhesive when they are not described as self-adhesive.
Languages Available:
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Multi-language
Signs and labels can contain various written texts explaining the hazard plus an image.
Materials:
Aluminium
Fabric
Foil
Vinyl
Paper
Polycarbonate
Plastic
Thermoplastic
Polypropylene
PVC
All signs and warning labels can be bought in single amounts or in multi-packs packs, plus they are available in various sizes, diameter, height, width. Labels are available in rolls and they are normally peeled from a backing paper and self-adhesive. The rolls of labels inform you of how many labels are included within a single roll.