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Safety Signage Colour

The document classifies colors used in geometric shapes and graphical symbols to indicate meanings related to safety. Red indicates prohibition or fire fighting, blue indicates mandatory actions, yellow indicates hazard identification with warnings or cautions, and green indicates safe conditions like escape routes or safety equipment. Each color combination includes a contrasting color for text or symbols to ensure visibility and comprehension of the safety signs.

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Safety Signage Colour

The document classifies colors used in geometric shapes and graphical symbols to indicate meanings related to safety. Red indicates prohibition or fire fighting, blue indicates mandatory actions, yellow indicates hazard identification with warnings or cautions, and green indicates safe conditions like escape routes or safety equipment. Each color combination includes a contrasting color for text or symbols to ensure visibility and comprehension of the safety signs.

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CLASSIFICATION OF COLOURS

Geometric Shape Meaning Safety Colour Contrast colour Graphical Symbol colour

Black

Prohibition Red White (Circle with cross bar)

White

Mandatory action Blue White (Circle)

Hazard Identification Black


(Danger, warning, caution)
! Yellow Black (Equilateral Triangle)

Safe condition White


(Escape, route, safety Green White (Square/Rectagle)
equipment)

White

Fire Fighting Red White (Square/Rectangle)


WARNING SIGN
A yellow triangle with black border and symbol within the
yellow area denoting a safety sign that gives warning of a
hazard
Safe Condition
A green oblong or square with the symbol or text in
white denoting a safety sign providing information
about safe conditions.

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