Hazard warning signs are sign that warn us about a potential hazard or danger we should be aware of when we are visiting or working in a certain area i.e. confined spaces, or working with certain gasses, chemicals or harmful materials such as asbestos.
The signs used let us know exactly what danger you could be at risk from, for example;
• Fire hazards
• Confined space
• Asbestos
• Laser hazards
• Radiation
• Biological hazards
• Slips, trips and falls
• Overhead hazards.
Hazard signs play an essential role in protecting your staff and visitors from potential accidents. Hazard signs are used to forewarn people of potential dangers. It is important to us Hazard Warning Signs when you have done everything you can to prevent an incident, but there still is a significant risk of an accident. It is important not to use too many signs as this can cause confusion.
There are 3 different levels of hazard warning signs;
Danger – should be used to alert the person of the highest level of hazards, if this sign is ignored it could result in serious injury, or in some cases death.
Warning – These signs should be used to make the person aware of a mid-level hazard, if this sign is ignored is could result in a serious injury, or a possibility of death.
Caution – the caution sign should be used if there is a low level hazard present in the area, if this sign is ignored it is not likely to cause minor injury. These signs should not be used if there is a risk of serious personal injury or death.
Here at Label Source we stock a large range of Hazard Warning Signs, including General Hazard warning Signs, Fire hazard warning signs, confined space warning signs, Laser hazard warning signs, Asbestos warning signs and much more. We produce all our Hazard warning signs to the highest standards meeting UK, EU, ISO EN 7010 and international standards. To view our full range of Hazard Warning Signs click here.
In the unlikely event you can not find the particular sign you are looking for please contact us by telephone on 0800 3761 693 or email info@labelsouce.co.uk and a member of our specialist customer service team will assist you.
