Safety signs (ISO 7010) symbols chart
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Battery chargingDanger from battery charging
Biological hazardBiological agents that can cause infection or illness, such as harmful micro-organisms…
Do not extinguish with waterNever use water on a fire here
Do not touchYou must not touch the equipment, surface or object the sign is placed on or next to.
Do not use lift in the event of fireDo not use the lift if there is a fire
Drop (fall hazard)Danger of falling
ElectricityElectrical danger
Emergency exit (left)Emergency exit to the left
Emergency exit (right)Emergency exit to the right
Emergency telephoneThere is a telephone here for calling for help in an emergency, for first aid or for…
Explosive materialExplosive material is present or stored here and can explode.
Eyewash stationAn eyewash station is located here for rinsing the eyes after a splash or contamination.
Fire alarm call pointA manual fire alarm call point is located here.
Fire extinguisherA fire extinguisher is located here.
Fire hose reelA fire hose reel is located here.
Fire ladderA ladder for fire-fighting use is located here.
First aidFirst-aid equipment or a first-aid point is located here.
Forklift trucks and other industrial vehiclesWatch for forklift trucks
General mandatory action signYou must follow an instruction
General prohibition signSomething is forbidden here
General warning signDanger: take care
Laser beamA laser beam is in use here and can injure your eyes or skin.
No activated mobile phonesSwitch off mobile phones
No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibitedNo open flames, fire or smoking
No smokingSmoking is not allowed
No thoroughfare / no access for pedestriansNo access on foot
Not drinking waterWater is not safe to drink
Overhead loadLoads are lifted or suspended overhead here, for example by a crane or hoist, and could…
Radioactive material or ionising radiationRadiation hazard
Safety showerAn emergency safety shower is located here for rinsing the body after contamination…
Slippery surfaceThe floor or surface here is slippery, for example because it is wet or has just been…
StretcherA stretcher is kept here for carrying an injured person.
Wear ear protectionWear hearing protection
Wear eye protectionYou must wear eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, in this area or for…
Wear head protectionWear a safety helmet
Wear protective glovesYou must wear protective gloves in this area or for this task.
Wear respiratory protectionYou must wear respiratory protective equipment, such as a suitable mask or respirator…
Wear safety footwearYou must wear safety boots or shoes in this area.