2018 Safety Sign Catalogue Full PDF

Safety Signs - Legislation Guide
Safety Signs
Relevant Legislation for your business
ISO 7010 has now changed to BS EN ISO 7010
• ISO 7010 was approved by CEN in June 2012 with effect from January
2013. This means it will become a European Normative that the UK and
other member states will have to adopt.
• The old BS 5499 has now been incorporated into the new BS EN ISO
7010. Health and Safety guidance recommends that the two different
types of signage, BS 5499 and BS EN ISO 7010 should not be mixed in the
workplace, so you may want to change your current signage in order to
comply. When looking to purchase new signage, please ensure they meet
with the new BS EN ISO 7010 standards.
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• ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 7010 prescribes
the shape, colour and graphical symbol required on safety signs. New
common symbols (or pictograms) were introduced and tested throughout
all European countries to ensure the symbols are easily understood and
recognised across the EU.
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• As the UK’s leading sign manufacturer you can be assured that the safety
signs in this catalogue are compliant with BS EN ISO 7010.
The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals)
Regulations 1996
The above regulation adopted European Safety Signs Directive (92/58/EEC), which outlines
the correct layout for safety signs across the EU.
The salient points are that employers are required to:
• Identify all fire exits, fire alarms and fire fighting equipment with pictogram signs.
• Utilise safety signs to limit risk to hazards (not avoided or controlled by other measures)
identified with the risk assessment.
• Maintain safety signs ensuring they are legible, up to date and remain relevant to the hazard.
• Explain unfamiliar signs to their employees and tell them what they need to do when they see
a safety sign.
• The Regulations apply to all places and activities where people are employed.
Legally Required
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Regulatory Reform replaces most fire legislation with one simple order. This means that any person with some control within the
premises must take reasonable steps to help reduce the risk of fire, and ensure a safe means of escape. Main Rules –
• Carry out a thorough risk assessment.
• Reduce risks of fire.
• Take other precautions to ensure safety if flammable or explosive materials are used or stored.
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