This document describes 6 common types of British and European safety signs identified by their colors and symbols. Signs with black and yellow or orange stripes identify hazard perimeters. Fire signs are red with white writing or diagrams. Mandatory signs are blue circles with white text or images that give orders. Prohibition signs are white circles with red borders and bars to prevent actions like smoking. Safe condition signs have green squares with white information about safety points. Warning signs are yellow triangles with black edges and writing to point out dangers.

1. British and European Safety signs

2. Danger Identification Used to identify the perimeter of a hazard. The stripes are BLACK and YELLOW or can be ORANGE .

3. Fire fighting Identifies fire alarms, extinguishers etc. RED square background with WHITE writing or diagram.

4. Mandatory Gives orders e.g. eye protection must be worn. BLUE circular sign with WHITE writing or diagram.

5. Prohibition Prevention e.g. no smoking WHITE circular background with RED border and cross bar.

6. Safe condition Indicates safety points e.g. first aid, fire exit etc. GREEN square background with WHITE writing or diagram

7. Warning Identifies dangers e.g. danger of electric shock. YELLOW triangle with BLACK border and BLACK writing or diagram.