Safety Signs (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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What are safety signs?
What are safety signs?
Symbols or notices that communicate safety messages in workshops
Purpose of prohibition signs
Purpose of prohibition signs
Indicate actions not allowed, prevent unsafe behaviours
Purpose of warning signs
Purpose of warning signs
Alert people to possible dangers & hazards in the area
Purpose of mandatory signs
Purpose of mandatory signs
Show actions that must be taken, like wearing protective gear
Purpose of emergency signs
Purpose of emergency signs
Guide to emergency exits, equipment, or first aid kits
How are prohibition signs marked?
How are prohibition signs marked?
Red circle with diagonal line
How are warning signs marked?
How are warning signs marked?
Yellow triangle with black icon
How are mandatory signs marked?
How are mandatory signs marked?
Blue circle
How are emergency signs marked?
How are emergency signs marked?
Green rectangle or square
What are the four categories of safety signs?
What are the four categories of safety signs?
Prohibition, warning, mandatory, and emergency
Where are 'No Smoking' signs placed?
Where are 'No Smoking' signs placed?
Near flammable materials
Where are hearing protection signs placed?
Where are hearing protection signs placed?
Areas with loud machinery
Give examples of warning signs
Give examples of warning signs
'Caution: Wet Floor' or 'Caution: Hot Surface'
How do safety signs promote safety culture?
How do safety signs promote safety culture?
Regularly reinforce safety mindset & aid training