11 Safety Sign Symbol Guide ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAGE Health and Safety signs can be broken down into the following categories, as specified by British and European standards. Mandatory Signs A blue circle containing a white image denoting that a specific course of action must be taken. Prohibition Signs A red circular band with a diagonal bar on a white background. The black symbol behind indicates the prohibited action. Hazard Warning Signs A yellow triangle with a black border and symbol denoting a hazard in the environment. Safe Condition A green rectangle or square with a symbol or text in white providing information about first aid, escape or other safe conditions. Fire Equipment A red rectangle or square with a symbol or text in white providing information about the location and use of fire fighting equipment. How to choose the right signage What is BS EN ISO 7010 The BS EN ISO 7010 regulation ensures that all graphical safety symbols are consistent and compliant. It is a design directive and is a list of compliant symbols. Class Ref 1 Sometimes referred to as Engineering grade, this has a lower grade of retro-reflectivity and is commonly used on temporary road signage. Class Ref 2 This is a high intensity prismatic (HIP) retro-reflective sheet, specifically designed for use on permanent road signs. Engineered to give good reflectivity at all angles critical to the driver, it is more durable with a longer lifespan. Class Ref R3B This is the highest grade retroreflective sheet available, and is specified for permanent signs where the ultimate visibility and legibility is required such as motorway signs. This material is available on request. All permanent roads signs manufactured for installation within Great Britain will be supplied with a UKCA Mark, whereas signs destined for the European market will have the CE Mark. Road and Traffic signs are commonly erected at the side or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users. These are generally separated into permanent and temporary categories. All permanent road signs must be manufactured by an audited and registered company by law, and have the appropriate labelling attached to the reverse. As manufacturers we are fully accredited to the relevant standards. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking.
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