Legislation – A Summary
The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

These regulations came into force on 1 April 1996. The regulations require employers to use a safety sign where there is a significant risk to health and safety that has not been avoided or controlled by methods under other relevant law, provided that use of a sign can help reduce risk.

The regulations apply to all workplaces and to all activities where people are employed, but exclude signs used in connection with transport or the supply and marketing of dangerous materials, products and equipment. These are covered under separ4te legislation e.g. Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply) Regulations (CHIP)

In addition the regulations require, where necessary the use of road traffic signs in workplaces to regulate road traffic but are not intended for use in directing traffic on public roads, waterways etc.

How does the Law affect you?
  • All new health and safety signs must now contain a appropriate symbol
  • All hazards must be highlighted with a safety sign if they cannot be
    controlled by other means
  • The location of emergency escape routes and fire fighting equipment must
    be clearly identified
  • Employers must provide employee training in the understanding of safety signs

Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire Alarm Call Point Sign Fire Extinguisher Keep Clear Sign CO2 Sign Water Extinguisher Sign

Fire Action
Fire Action Sign

Emergency Escape
Exit Sign
Exit Sign
Fire Exit Sign

Prohibition
No Admittance Sign
No Smoking Sign
Do Not Remove Guards Sign

Warning
High Voltage Sign Flammable Liquid Sign
Danger, Hot Sign

Mandatory
Now Wash Your Hands Sign Safety Helmets Must Be Worn Sign
Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign

First Aid
Stretcher Sign First Aid Sign
Emergency Telephone Sign

Multi Purpose
Guard Dog On Patrol Sign Petroleum Spirit Sign Highly-Flammable Sign

Information
Toilets Sign Private-Property Sign
Canteen Sign

Construction
Hard Hat Area Sign Site Office Sign Demolition In Progress Sign

Road Traffic
Heavy Plant Crossing Sign Keep Entrance Clear Sign Caution Speed Ramps Sign

Floor, Safety & Barrier Tapes
Barrier Tapes

Standard Specials
Barrier Tapes
  1. Select the Standard Special blank you require
  2. State the wording you require (max. 25 words subject to layout)
  3. We will select the relevant symbol