The document classifies colors used in geometric shapes and graphical symbols to indicate meanings related to safety. Red indicates prohibition or fire fighting, blue indicates mandatory actions, yellow indicates hazard identification with warnings or cautions, and green indicates safe conditions like escape routes or safety equipment. Each color combination includes a contrasting color for text or symbols to ensure visibility and comprehension of the safety signs.
The document classifies colors used in geometric shapes and graphical symbols to indicate meanings related to safety. Red indicates prohibition or fire fighting, blue indicates mandatory actions, yellow indicates hazard identification with warnings or cautions, and green indicates safe conditions like escape routes or safety equipment. Each color combination includes a contrasting color for text or symbols to ensure visibility and comprehension of the safety signs.
The document classifies colors used in geometric shapes and graphical symbols to indicate meanings related to safety. Red indicates prohibition or fire fighting, blue indicates mandatory actions, yellow indicates hazard identification with warnings or cautions, and green indicates safe conditions like escape routes or safety equipment. Each color combination includes a contrasting color for text or symbols to ensure visibility and comprehension of the safety signs.
Geometric Shape Meaning Safety Colour Contrast colour Graphical Symbol colour
Black
Prohibition Red White (Circle with cross bar)
White
Mandatory action Blue White (Circle)
Hazard Identification Black
(Danger, warning, caution) ! Yellow Black (Equilateral Triangle)
Safe condition White
(Escape, route, safety Green White (Square/Rectagle) equipment)
White
Fire Fighting Red White (Square/Rectangle)
WARNING SIGN A yellow triangle with black border and symbol within the yellow area denoting a safety sign that gives warning of a hazard Safe Condition A green oblong or square with the symbol or text in white denoting a safety sign providing information about safe conditions.