Safety and compliance marks chart

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1. Alternating currentAlternating current supply
2. Battery chargingDanger from battery charging
3. Biological hazardBiological agents that can cause infection or illness, such as harmful micro-organisms…
4. CE markingComplies with EU directives
5. Corrosion (GHS05)Corrosive
6. Crossed-out wheelie bin (WEEE)Do not put in household waste
7. Do not extinguish with waterNever use water on a fire here
8. Do not touchYou must not touch the equipment, surface or object the sign is placed on or next to.
9. Do not use lift in the event of fireDo not use the lift if there is a fire
10. Drop (fall hazard)Danger of falling
11. ◈EU EcolabelEU label for environmental excellence
12. ElectricityElectrical danger
13. Emergency exit (left)Emergency exit to the left
14. Emergency exit (right)Emergency exit to the right
15. Emergency telephoneThere is a telephone here for calling for help in an emergency, for first aid or for…
16. Environment (GHS09)Hazardous to the aquatic environment
17. Exclamation mark (GHS07)Harmful or irritant
18. Exploding bomb (GHS01)Explosive
19. Explosive materialExplosive material is present or stored here and can explode.
20. Eyewash stationAn eyewash station is located here for rinsing the eyes after a splash or contamination.
21. Fire alarm call pointA manual fire alarm call point is located here.
22. Fire extinguisherA fire extinguisher is located here.
23. Fire hose reelA fire hose reel is located here.
24. Fire ladderA ladder for fire-fighting use is located here.
25. First aidFirst-aid equipment or a first-aid point is located here.
26. Flame (GHS02)Flammable
27. Flame over circle (GHS03)Oxidizer
28. Forklift trucks and other industrial vehiclesWatch for forklift trucks
29. Gas cylinder (GHS04)Gas under pressure
30. General mandatory action signYou must follow an instruction
31. General prohibition signSomething is forbidden here
32. General warning signDanger: take care
33. Health hazard (GHS08)Serious health hazard
34. Laser beamA laser beam is in use here and can injure your eyes or skin.
35. No activated mobile phonesSwitch off mobile phones
36. No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibitedNo open flames, fire or smoking
37. No smokingSmoking is not allowed
38. No thoroughfare / no access for pedestriansNo access on foot
39. ◈Nordic Swan EcolabelCertified by the Nordic ecolabel
40. Not drinking waterWater is not safe to drink
41. Overhead loadLoads are lifted or suspended overhead here, for example by a crane or hoist, and could…
42. Protective earthProtective earth connection
43. Radioactive material or ionising radiationRadiation hazard
44. Safety showerAn emergency safety shower is located here for rinsing the body after contamination…
45. Skull and crossbones (GHS06)Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
46. Slippery surfaceThe floor or surface here is slippery, for example because it is wet or has just been…
47. StretcherA stretcher is kept here for carrying an injured person.
48. UKCA markingMeets UK product requirements
49. Warning (exclamation mark)Warning / caution
50. Warning: flammable materialSafety sign warning of a fire hazard from flammable material nearby or inside the product.
51. Wear ear protectionWear hearing protection
52. Wear eye protectionYou must wear eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, in this area or for…
53. Wear head protectionWear a safety helmet
54. Wear protective glovesYou must wear protective gloves in this area or for this task.
55. Wear respiratory protectionYou must wear respiratory protective equipment, such as a suitable mask or respirator…
56. Wear safety footwearYou must wear safety boots or shoes in this area.