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HomeLegislation LibraryBS EN ISO 7010
British & International StandardsTechnical Standard

Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs

Short: BS EN ISO 7010•Citation: BS EN ISO 7010•Status:Current

At a Glance

Date Enacted
1 January 2019
Enforcing Body
ISO/BSI
Maximum Penalty
N/A (Standard)
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Citation
BS EN ISO 7010
Status
Current
Sign Types Affected
All Types
Hierarchy Level
Primary Legislation(3)Core Management Regulations(1)The Six Pack(6)Specialist Regulations(13)Standards(7)Guidance(0)

What This Means for You

BS EN ISO 7010 is the internationally recognized standard that specifies safety signs for the purposes of accident prevention, fire protection, health hazard information, and emergency evacuation. It ensures a consistent and easily understandable visual language for safety information, regardless of language or cultural background. The standard defines the graphical symbols, safety colours, and shapes used in safety signs. It aims to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and health hazards by providing clear and unambiguous warnings and instructions. The standard covers a wide range of symbols relating to hazards, mandatory actions, prohibitions, warnings, and emergency equipment. Compliance with BS EN ISO 7010 is crucial for businesses and organizations to meet their legal obligations under UK health and safety legislation, such as the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, and to create a safer working environment for employees and visitors.

Signage Requirements

  • Use of specific graphical symbols as defined in the standard for various hazards, prohibitions, mandatory actions, warnings, and emergency equipment.
  • Adherence to specified safety colours (red, yellow, blue, green) and their meanings (prohibition, warning, mandatory action, safe condition).
  • Correct shape and proportions of safety signs (e.g., circle for prohibition, triangle for warning, square/rectangle for information).
  • Appropriate size of the sign relative to the viewing distance to ensure legibility.
  • Durability of the sign material to withstand the environmental conditions of its location.
  • Proper illumination of the sign to ensure visibility, especially in low-light conditions.
  • Regular maintenance and replacement of damaged or faded signs to maintain their effectiveness.

Official Resources

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At a Glance

Date Enacted
1 January 2019
Enforcing Body
ISO/BSI
Maximum Penalty
N/A (Standard)
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Citation
BS EN ISO 7010
Status
Current
Sign Types Affected
All Types

Where This Fits

Primary Legislation(3)Core Management Regulations(1)The Six Pack(6)Specialist Regulations(13)Standards(7)Guidance(0)
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