Safety Signs and Their Meanings – CSCS Revision Notes

Safety is very important on construction sites, it is what will keep you and your co-workers alive. In this CSCS revision notes we will be looking into Health and Safety signs and what they mean, it is important that you know which each sign means and how to follow them. Health and Safety sign you will need to know for your CSCS test and split into 4 different colour categories, these are:

Green safety signs – Signs that are green are information signs or safe condition signs. These signs point out information such as emergency exits and the location of first aid.

Red safety signs – Sign’s that are Red on white are signs that mean that this is prohibited (Forbids and action), The most common sign for this is the no smoking sign.

White on Red Safety Signs – These signs are for Firefighting equipment, they will Identification and show the location.

Blue safety signs – If you see a Blue safety sign this means specific behaviour or action e.g. wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Yellow safety signs – Yellow warning safety signs there is show you warnings or hazards, these signs indicate to be careful, take precautions or examine. Some common signs are a risk of electrocution signs.

Safety Sign	Safety Sign Meanings
	First Aid Kit Location
	First Aid – Wash your hand’s hygiene symbol sign
	Emergency exit sign
	Emergency Eyewash station sign
	Emergency Safety Shower
	Fire assembly point safety sign
	There is no escape route
	No Mobile phone allowed
	Do not use, scaffolding not complete
	Prohibited
	No smoking allowed
	No entry
	Fire Assembly Point location
	Fire hose reel location
	Fire alarm call point location
	Ear protection must be worn
	Safety Gloves must me worn
	Safety goggles or eye protection must be worn
	Mandatory sign
	Protective clothing must be worn
	Protective footwear must be worn
	Hard hat must be worn
	Hi-visibility clothing must be worn
	Warning forklift trucks sign
	Warning Sign
	Warning Laser hazard
	Risk of electrocution
	Danger fragile roof
	Fire warning

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