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.