1 Mr. Schembri The use of warning signs is a simple and effecve way of communicaon to all since they are easy to read and also used on an internaonal level. There are five types of safety signs where each safety sign has a different color that represents a different meaning. Below is a list of these color meanings and their shapes: K2: Match safety sign colors with their purpose Red Signs Prohibion or danger Fire fighng equipment Yellow Signs Warning Blue Signs Mandatory Green Signs No danger or emergency escape or first aid. LO 1 Colour the boxes according to the colour menoned.
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Mr. Schembri
The use of warning signs is a simple and effective way of communication to all since they are easy to read and also used on an international level.
There are five types of safety signs where each safety sign has a different color that represents a different meaning.
Below is a list of these color meanings and their shapes:
K2: Match safety sign colors with their purpose
Red
Signs
Prohibition or danger Fire fighting equipment
Yellow
Signs
Warning
Blue
Signs
Mandatory
Green
Signs
No danger or emergency escape or first aid.
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Mr. Schembri
There are five types of safety signs:
1. Mandatory - Signs that show that we have to do something.
Example: _______________________________________________
2. Warning - Signs that give us a warning of a danger.
Example: _______________________________________________
3. Prohibition - Intended to stop us behaving in a dangerous manner.
Example: _______________________________________________
4. Fire - These show us the location and type of fire equipment.
Example: _______________________________________________
5. Safe condition - Give us information on emergency exits, first aid
facilities and rescue equipment.
Example: _______________________________________________
K2: Match safety sign colors with their purpose
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Mr. Schembri
Write down the name of the sign next to the picture:
fire exit; please wash your hands; no food or drinks
allowed; no smoking; goggles must be worn; electrical
hazard; ear protection must be worn and; fire extinguisher
Sign Meaning
K2: Name the given safety signs
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Mr. Schembri
K2: Name the given safety signs
Sign Meaning
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Sign Meaning
Mr. Schembri
K2: Name the given safety signs
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Sign Meaning
Mr. Schembri
K2: Name the given safety signs
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Mr. Schembri
1. A construction site where cranes and
industrial vehicles are being used.
Safety signs required:
_______________________________________
2. A power station that produces high voltages to
Safety signs required:
_______________________________________
3. A car repair shop that spray paints and fixes
Safety signs required:
_______________________________________
4. An operation theatre in a hospital.
Safety signs required:
_______________________________________
Below is a list of tasks that take place in an engineering / industrial
environment. As young engineers we are going to write down what
safety signs are required for each scenario.
K2: Identify suitable safety signs for a given
scenario
LO 1
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