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Safety signs (ISO 7010) symbols chart

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  1. Battery charging symbolBattery chargingDanger from battery charging
  2. Biological hazard symbolBiological hazardBiological agents that can cause infection or illness, such as harmful micro-organisms…
  3. Do not extinguish with water symbolDo not extinguish with waterNever use water on a fire here
  4. Do not touch symbolDo not touchYou must not touch the equipment, surface or object the sign is placed on or next to.
  5. Do not use lift in the event of fire symbolDo not use lift in the event of fireDo not use the lift if there is a fire
  6. Drop (fall hazard) symbolDrop (fall hazard)Danger of falling
  7. Electricity symbolElectricityElectrical danger
  8. Emergency exit (left) symbolEmergency exit (left)Emergency exit to the left
  9. Emergency exit (right) symbolEmergency exit (right)Emergency exit to the right
  10. Emergency telephone symbolEmergency telephoneThere is a telephone here for calling for help in an emergency, for first aid or for…
  11. Explosive material symbolExplosive materialExplosive material is present or stored here and can explode.
  12. Eyewash station symbolEyewash stationAn eyewash station is located here for rinsing the eyes after a splash or contamination.
  13. Fire alarm call point symbolFire alarm call pointA manual fire alarm call point is located here.
  14. Fire extinguisher symbolFire extinguisherA fire extinguisher is located here.
  15. Fire hose reel symbolFire hose reelA fire hose reel is located here.
  16. Fire ladder symbolFire ladderA ladder for fire-fighting use is located here.
  17. First aid symbolFirst aidFirst-aid equipment or a first-aid point is located here.
  18. Forklift trucks and other industrial vehicles symbolForklift trucks and other industrial vehiclesWatch for forklift trucks
  19. General mandatory action sign symbolGeneral mandatory action signYou must follow an instruction
  20. General prohibition sign symbolGeneral prohibition signSomething is forbidden here
  21. General warning sign symbolGeneral warning signDanger: take care
  22. Laser beam symbolLaser beamA laser beam is in use here and can injure your eyes or skin.
  23. No activated mobile phones symbolNo activated mobile phonesSwitch off mobile phones
  24. No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibited symbolNo open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibitedNo open flames, fire or smoking
  25. No smoking symbolNo smokingSmoking is not allowed
  26. No thoroughfare / no access for pedestrians symbolNo thoroughfare / no access for pedestriansNo access on foot
  27. Not drinking water symbolNot drinking waterWater is not safe to drink
  28. Overhead load symbolOverhead loadLoads are lifted or suspended overhead here, for example by a crane or hoist, and could…
  29. Radioactive material or ionising radiation symbolRadioactive material or ionising radiationRadiation hazard
  30. Safety shower symbolSafety showerAn emergency safety shower is located here for rinsing the body after contamination…
  31. Slippery surface symbolSlippery surfaceThe floor or surface here is slippery, for example because it is wet or has just been…
  32. Stretcher symbolStretcherA stretcher is kept here for carrying an injured person.
  33. Wear ear protection symbolWear ear protectionWear hearing protection
  34. Wear eye protection symbolWear eye protectionYou must wear eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, in this area or for…
  35. Wear head protection symbolWear head protectionWear a safety helmet
  36. Wear protective gloves symbolWear protective glovesYou must wear protective gloves in this area or for this task.
  37. Wear respiratory protection symbolWear respiratory protectionYou must wear respiratory protective equipment, such as a suitable mask or respirator…
  38. Wear safety footwear symbolWear safety footwearYou must wear safety boots or shoes in this area.
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