Handling marks
Pictograms on transport boxes and crates that tell carriers and warehouses how to lift, stack, store and protect a package.
Centre of gravityHandling marksCentre of gravityMarks where the centre of gravity of the package lies, so it can be lifted and stowed safely. It is useful mainly when the centre of gravity is not in the middle; placed on two adjoining sides it pins the point down exactly.On ISO 780
Clamp hereHandling marksClamp hereClamp handling equipment may grip the package only on the sides marked. Clamping anywhere else is not allowed.On ISO 780
Electrostatic sensitive deviceHandling marksElectrostatic sensitive deviceThe package holds goods that electrostatic discharge can damage. Avoid contact with it when the air is very dry, as on hot dry summer days or very cold winter days, and especially when wearing insulating shoes or standing on a non-conductive floor.On ISO 780
Fragile, handle with care2 meaningsFragile, handle with careThe contents are easily broken. Handle the package carefully, never tip it over and do not lift it with slings.Differs by brand.On ISO 780
Keep away from heat (sunlight)2 meaningsKeep away from heat (sunlight)Keep the package as cool as possible, out of direct sunlight and away from other heat sources. Used for goods that heat can spoil, such as foods that melt.Differs by brand.On ISO 780
Keep dry2 meaningsKeep dryKeep the package away from rain and high humidity. Store it under cover; if it is too big for a warehouse, cover it carefully with tarpaulins.Differs by brand.On ISO 780
No forklift hereHandling marksNo forklift hereDo not pick up the package with a forklift truck from the side carrying this mark. Sides without the mark may be handled by forklift.On ISO 780
No hand truck hereHandling marksNo hand truck hereDo not move the package with a hand truck (sack truck). A package without this mark may be moved with one.On ISO 780
Protect from heat and radioactive sourcesHandling marksProtect from heat and radioactive sourcesStore as for the heat symbol, cool and out of the sun, and in addition keep the package shielded from radioactive sources.On ISO 780
Sling hereHandling marksSling hereShows where lifting slings should be placed when the package is lifted. It says where to sling, not how to lift. If the marks are equally far from the centre of gravity, equal-length slings keep the load level.On ISO 780
Stacking limitHandling marksStacking limitOnly a limited weight may be stacked on the package. The maximum load is written next to the symbol (for example "… kg max."). Because such packages can take little load, they are best stowed in the top layer.On ISO 780
Temperature limits2 meaningsTemperature limitsThe package must be kept within a temperature range. The limit is written next to the symbol, as a single temperature or as a maximum and minimum in °C, and should also appear on the consignment note.Differs by brand.On ISO 780
This way upHandling marksThis way upThe arrows must always point up when the package is transported, handled and stored. Avoid tipping, rolling, swinging or turning it over.On ISO 780
Use no hooksHandling marksUse no hooksDo not handle the package with hooks, and avoid any other kind of point load on it. The mark does not by itself rule out the plate hooks used for handling bagged cargo.On ISO 780