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Safety Symbols and Statements
1.1
Types of Safety Symbols
All safety symbols; warning, prohibition, mandatory and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) can / will be
accompanied by additional text and signs to explain the reason for the warning, explain the nature of the
prohibition, and explain the reason for the action.
Table 1
ISO 7010 safety signs and symbols.
Color
Meaning / Purpose
Example
Description
Instruction and Information
Red
Prohibition / Danger
Red ring and diagonal bar with
black symbol on white
background
Specifies behavior that is prohibited
because it would result in an immediate or
potential risk of personal injury or threat to
health / life.
Yellow
Warning / Caution
Yellow triangle with black border
and black symbol
Warns of hazards which could result in
personal injury or threat to health.
Blue
Mandatory / Information
Blue circle with white symbol
Specifies an action required or informs of
information to safeguard personal health
and / or avoid risk of personal injury.
Red
GHS Hazards
Red diamond, white background
with a black symbol
Classifies the hazards of chemical products
and communicates health and safety
information.
