At CDM Labels, we understand the importance of safety in the workplace. Providing businesses with high-quality safety labels is not just our job, it’s our commitment to helping you maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations. We provide a whole range of electrical safety labels that allow your company to remain safe and compliant but we thought it would be a good idea to go over every safety sign that you may need to know about!
Lets begin.
Categories of Safety Signs
- Emergency
- Colour and Shape: Green, square or rectangular with a white image.
- Usage: These signs are used to mark emergency exits, escape routes, and first aid kits. They help guide people to safety during emergencies, ensuring they can quickly find the way out or access essential first aid supplies.
- Mandatory
- Colour and Shape: Blue, round sign with white images.
- Usage: These signs provide instructions that must be followed, such as washing hands, using a safety harness, or wearing safety glasses. They are crucial in enforcing necessary safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Warning
- Colour and Shape: Yellow, triangular with black edging and a black image.
- Usage: Warning signs alert people to potential hazards, such as electric shocks, biological hazards, magnetic fields, and other dangers. These signs are vital in preventing accidents by making sure everyone is aware of the risks in certain areas.
- Prohibition
- Colour and Shape: Red, round with a black image on a white background, red edging, and a red diagonal line.
- Usage: Prohibition signs indicate actions that are not allowed, such as touching certain equipment, entering restricted areas, or accessing specific routes. They help maintain safety and order by clearly communicating what is forbidden.
Electrical Safety Symbols: Spot the Signs
Electrical safety is a critical aspect of workplace safety. Our electrical safety labels provide vital information about potential electrical hazards.
Lightning Bolt
- Description: The lightning bolt symbol universally indicates electricity. This symbol is often accompanied by a word or phrase, like "High Voltage," to specify the type of electrical danger present.
Bolt through Hand
- Description: This symbol shows a lightning bolt passing through a hand, indicating that high-voltage equipment can cause severe injury or death if touched.
Bolt with Downward-pointing Arrow
- Description: This symbol indicates the presence of buried electricity cables. It warns workers to be cautious when digging or performing excavation work to avoid damaging underground cables.
Chemicals Communication
We don't stock any chemical labels but still think its important that businesses and people understand the risks around them.
Health
- Description: This symbol shows a silhouette of a person with a starburst on the chest, warning of health hazards such as respiratory, reproductive, and organ toxicity, including the potential for cancer.
Flame
- Description: A simple flame symbol indicating that the material can ignite easily. This includes substances that can self-heat, emit flammable gases, or contain organic peroxides.
Flame over Circle
- Description: A flame over a circle indicates that the substance is an oxidizer, meaning it can cause or intensify a fire.
Gas
- Description: This symbol depicts a gas cylinder, indicating that the material is a gas under pressure, which could be hazardous if not handled correctly.
Exploding Bomb
- Description: An image of an exploding bomb warns of substances that can explode, such as self-reactive materials and organic peroxides.
Exclamation Mark
- Description: An exclamation mark indicates less severe health hazards, such as skin and eye irritants, harmful toxicity, respiratory issues, and hazards to the ozone layer.
Corrosion
- Description: This symbol, showing test tubes pouring liquid on a hand and a metal surface, indicates that the material can cause skin burns, eye damage, and corrosion to metals.
Environmental
- Description: Depicted as a dead tree and fish, this symbol warns that the substance is toxic to aquatic life and poses a significant environmental hazard.
Skull and Crossbones
- Description: The skull and crossbones symbol is used for substances that pose acute toxicity risks and can be fatal if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
Proper Application of Safety Symbol Labels
Ensuring the correct placement of safety symbol labels is essential for maintaining a safe work environment. Begin by thoroughly cleaning the surface where the label will be applied; this ensures strong adhesion and longevity. Make sure the surface is dry and free from dust, grease, or any other contaminants. When applying the label, choose a location that is easily visible to all employees and visitors, ideally at eye level or within the direct line of sight of the relevant hazard. Avoid placing labels in areas where they might be obscured by equipment, furniture, or other objects.
If the label is meant for a movable item, ensure it is affixed securely and will not be easily worn or damaged during regular use. Regularly inspect labels to ensure they remain intact and legible, replacing any that have become faded or damaged. By following these steps, you can effectively communicate potential hazards and maintain a safer workplace.
Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Conducting a risk assessment is essential to identify potential hazards. Implement measures to reduce the likelihood of accidents, provide proper training, and ensure personal protective equipment is available. Prominently display electrical safety signs and move them periodically to avoid sign blindness, where familiar signs are overlooked. Ensure that every worker knows the symbols and their meanings.
At CDM Labels, we are dedicated to providing you with the best safety labels to ensure your business remains compliant and your workplace stays safe. Contact us today to learn more about our range of safety labels and how we can help you maintain a secure environment.
