Introduction to signage Metal Works

 Hazard Identification & Action

A hazard can be described as anything that could cause you and others any form of harm.

A hazard that can cause you serious harm is described as significant.

Once a significant hazard has been determined the school must take “all practical steps” to eliminate, isolate or minimise the significant hazard.

Safety Signage

Here are some examples : Identify the sign, Describe what it means ,Explain what action you would take 

Slip hazard,               Hazard,               Clean up mess	No Cellular device Prhobited
Fire Hose Informative If fire, grab hose.	Eye wash Bottle Acess If eyes have something in it like metal, Wash with bottle.
Mandatory Wear Ear muffs Id put on ear muffs	Danger Construction sitr If I was sent I would go in If I wasn’t sent I would ignore and go passed the site.