Safety Sign

 Safety Sign”

👉 Safety Sign are symbols, boards, or posters used in workplaces, industries, roads, hospitals, and public areas to give warnings, instructions, or information related to safety.


Definition:


A safety sign is a notice or symbol that communicates a specific safety message to prevent accidents, ensure health protection, and guide safe practices.




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Types of Safety Signs:


1. Prohibition Signs (Red Circle with Slash)


Meaning: Things you must not do.


Example: No Smoking, No Entry.





2. Warning Signs (Yellow Triangle)


Meaning: Danger or hazard ahead.


Example: High Voltage, Flammable Materials.





3. Mandatory Signs (Blue Circle)


Meaning: Things you must do.


Example: Wear Helmet, Wear Safety Shoes.





4. Emergency Information Signs (Green Rectangle or Square)


Meaning: Safe conditions, emergency routes.


Example: First Aid, Fire Exit.





5. Fire Safety Signs (Red Rectangle or Square)


Meaning: Location of fire equipment.


Example: Fire Extinguisher, Fire Hose Reel.




✅ Purpose of Safety Signs:


Prevent accidents and injuries


Warn about potential d

angers


Guide safe behavior


Provide emergency information

1. Which color is used for prohibition safety signs?

a) Green

b) Blue

c) Red

d) Yellow

Answer: c) Red



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2. A yellow triangle safety sign indicates:

a) Safe condition

b) Warning / Hazard ahead

c) Mandatory action

d) Fire equipment

Answer: b) Warning / Hazard ahead



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3. The symbol of a helmet inside a blue circle means:

a) Prohibited area

b) Must wear helmet

c) First aid available

d) Fire extinguisher

Answer: b) Must wear helmet



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4. Which type of safety sign uses a green square or rectangle?

a) Warning sign

b) Emergency information sign

c) Prohibition sign

d) Mandatory sign

Answer: b) Emergency information sign



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5. The “No Smoking” symbol belongs to which category?

a) Fire safety sign

b) Warning sign

c) Prohibition sign

d) Mandatory sign

Answer: c) Prohibition sign



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6. Fire extinguisher location is shown with which colored sign?

a) Red

b) Yellow

c) Green

d) Blue

Answer: a) Red



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7. Which of the following is a mandatory sign?

a) No Entry

b) Wear Safety Shoes

c) Fire Exit

d) Flammable Material

Answer: b) Wear Safety Shoes



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8. A sign showing “High Voltage” inside a yellow triangle means:

a) Fire equipment here

b) Emergency exit

c) Electrical hazard warning

d) Do not enter

Answer: c) Electrical hazard warning



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9. Safety signs are mainly used to:

a) Decorate workplace

b) Provide safety information

c) Indicate road distance

d) Mark company logos

Answer: b) Provide safety information



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10. Which safety sign helps in evacuation during an emergency?

a) Prohibition sig

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b) Fire safety sign

c) Emergency exit sign

d) Warning sign

Answer: c) Emergency exit sign

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