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electrical signs lesson in electricity ppt.pptx
- 1. Electrical Signs Electrical signsand stickers alert students, workers, and visitors to electrical hazards in the area. Alerting workers to high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power lines and other electrical equipment in the area, can help prevent fires and injuries. Proper electrical signs can inform workers of the dangers in the area.
- 2. CAUTION indicates levelof severity less serious than warning and danger sign but still convey a message of potential hazardous situation which if not avoided may result to minor to moderate injury.
- 3. SAFETY ALERT indicatesa potential personal injury hazard.
- 4. PROHIBITION specifies behavioror activity which are not permitted.
- 5. DANGER indicates hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious injury or even death. This signal word is limited for most extreme situations.
- 6. WARNING specifies apotentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result to serious injury or even death.
- 7. READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONMANUAL means that a person should make some reading before doing any activity.
- 8. WEAR EYE PROTECTION indicatesthat a person should wear safety goggles or any related protection for the eyes.
- 9. ELECTRICAL HAZARD indicates thatelectrical hazard is present in the area.
- 10. VOLTAGE DANGER indicateshigh voltage in the area and surrounding equipment.
- 11. Remember these safetycolor codes to better understand the importance of each safety sign. So that, next time that you encounter safety sign at any place with possible harm, you can identify whether the hazardous situations pose a threat to your health and well-being.