Safety signs and colour are useful tools to help
protect the health and safety of employees and
workplace visitors.
Safety signs are used to:
draw attention to health and safety hazards
point out hazards that may not be obvious
provide general information and directions
remind employees where personal protective
equipment must be worn
show where emergency equipment is located
indicate where certain actions are prohibited
Colour attracts attention and can be used
extensively for safety purposes. For example,
colour can be used as an additional safety measure
to identify the contents of pipes and the nature of
the hazard