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3 simple questions to choosing the right safety sign:

1: Choose the correct sign type
Evaluate what message your sign is intended to convey and check this with the Safety Sign Symbol Guide below. Your sign
should fit in one of the designated categories and will show you the colour and format needed for your sign. For example,
“Wear ear protectors” is a mandatory sign as you are stating a safety procedure which must be adhered to, whereas “Danger
Fragile roof” is a hazard warning indicating a potentially hazardous situation to be aware of.

If you cannot find exactly what you are looking for in the catalogue we have thousands more signs available in our extended
range, please contact our sales team or visit www.spectrum-industrial.co.uk for further details.
Safety Sign Symbol Guide

Safe Condition
A green rectangle or square with
Health and Safety signs can be broken down a symbol or text in white providing information
into the following categories, as specified by British and about first aid, escape or other safe conditions.
European standards.

Mandatory Signs Hazard Warning Signs
A blue circle containing a white image A yellow triangle with a black border
denoting that a specific course of action must and symbol denoting a hazard in the
be taken. environment.

Prohibition Signs Fire Equipment
A red circular band with a diagonal bar on a A red rectangle or square with a symbol or
white background. The black symbol behind text in white providing information about the
indicates the prohibited action. location and use of fire fighting equipment.

2: Choose the correct material
Evaluate where the sign is to be placed when considering what material you need the sign to be manufactured from.
We have various materials to choose from as detailed in our material key opposite, with the most common detailed below:

SAV (Self-adhesive vinyl) – For internal and external use. These signs can be adhered to clean, dry and dust free surface and
provide an economical option for flat and gently curved surfaces. Suitable for low damage risk areas.

RPVC (Rigid 1mm plastic) – For internal and external use. These signs are extremely durable and can be mounted by drilling
or gluing onto a flat surface. Suitable for medium damage risk areas.

PVC (Self-adhesive plastic) – For internal and external use. Using the same durable plastic as RPVC, these signs come with a
self-adhesive backing for quick easy fixing onto a flat, dry surface. The signs can also be drilled for extra security. Suitable for
higher damage risk areas.

PHO / PHS Photoluminescent signs (glow in the dark) – Available in rigid board (PHO) or self-adhesive vinyl (PHS) options.
Our photoluminescent signs are manufactured using P.S.P.A. Class B material which greatly exceeds the minimum required
specifications in the UK. Once fully charged will glow for over 10 hours.

3: What is the correct size for your location?
Signs need to be visable for all users, given the distances that they are typically viewed from. Use the viewing distances guide
below to check the suggested viewing distances for the character heights and then select the appropriate size sign to match.

VIEWING DISTANCES

Landscape: 300mm x 100mm Landscape: 400mm x 150mm Landscape: 600mm x 200mm
Portrait: 200mm x 300mm Portrait: 300mm x 400mm Portrait: 300mm x 400mm
Viewing distance: Up to 9m Viewing distance: Up to 14m Viewing distance: Up to 21m
Smaller or more text characters and symbols(s) in sign will require an increase in size to be legible at distance.
NOTE: SIGNS IN POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS THAT ARE NOT LIKELY TO FALL WITHIN OBSERVER’S LINE OF SIGHT WILL NEED TO INCREASE IN SIZE BY 50%
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