Professional Documents
Culture Documents
2.safety Signs Management Procedure (AT-QHSE-O-3-02V1-2017)
2.safety Signs Management Procedure (AT-QHSE-O-3-02V1-2017)
AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017
Compiling Operation & QHSE
Anton Oilfield Services DMCC Department Management Department
Issued Date Dec 30,2017
1 Purpose
The correctly convey of hazard information is one of the most important contents for safety
management. One of the most directive and effective way of convey of hazard information to the
onsite personnel are by the using safety signs, colored marks and safety barricades. However,
incorrect using or misusing of them could cause confusing, misunderstanding and potentially put
This procedure provides a basic requirement for using safety signs, colored marks and safety
barricades.
2 Scope
subsidiary. The highest standard should be implemented after consulting with owner when working
3 Definition
Associated with the specific object, operation or condition, via using signs, colored mark, light
signs and audio signal (such as: fire alarm) to provide a safe and healthy working information or
instructions.
3.2 Signs
Sign is the combination of geometric shapes, colors, symbols or pictograms, which can provide
people with visible signs of information or instructions in adequate lighting condition. In fact,
many signs can be supplemented with a descriptive text. (For example: “exit” next to one running
1
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
man logo).
One figure which is described a situation or behavior, In general, it is usually used on signs or
A sign is made of transparent or translucent materials, which can be luminous by the inside or
back-illumination.
Audio signal is a coded sound signal, according to the designated objective to play and
transmit sound signal by the specialized equipment rather than human or artificial voice.
Any material which has a certain hazardous characteristics, such as a kind of chemical by
friction, striking, vibration, exposed to heat or fire, sunlight, water moisture, meets with its contrary
performance material or other external factors, will cause fire, explosion, poisoning, burning and
a) Be responsible for ensuring the management of region in accordance with the requirements
of this regulation.
b) Check the safety signs annually at least to ensure the effectiveness and clearness.
c) Timely change / remove the signs which are damaged or failure to meet the purpose of
signs.
2
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
a) Must master the meaning and the risk prompts of varieties of the safety signs.
5 Management content
Safety sign is one of the most important effective ways to convey safety instruction for
onsite staff.
Safety sign is the required shows the relevant laws, regulations and standards.
Specify responsibilities.
Indicate the location of emergency exits in case of danger, the path leading to
c) Using condition
Eliminate and control risk should always be the preferred option, when infeasible, use
safety sign.
Use it together with other control measures, as one of the auxiliary control measures.
The sign should be installed in the appropriate eye level, with good light condition, near
3
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
If there is relevant national standards available for reference, safety signs should be produced
accordingly. If no national standards for reference, the content, size and color of the signs must be
easy to see and understand, provide artificial lighting or use reflecting material when necessary.
Remove the signs right after the risk have been eliminated to avoid providing wrong
The safety signs should be rounded corner, and be free of sharp edges, and properly
It is forbidden to mixed use with unrelated signs in one work place, to avoid the
f) Signs maintenance
Signs should be durable, firmly secured and properly protected (e.g. clean or surface
a) Signs style
Round
Background = white; diagram or text = black, red rim with red diameter (red for signs
of 35% at least)
b) Examples:
4
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
Prohibit
No flammable No starting No switch on
closing
a) Signs style
Triangle
Background = yellow; diagram or text=black, black rim (yellow for signs of 50% at
least).
b) Examples:
5
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
Beware of Beware of
Beware of fire Beware of poison
explosion electrocution
a) Signs style
Round
Background = Blue; diagram or text= White, (blue for signs of at least 50%)
b) Examples:
Must wear Must wear ear Must wear Must wear protective
protective glasses protection helmet footwear
a) Signs style
Rectangular or square.
Background = Green; diagram or text= White, (green for signs of 50% at least)
Note: emergency escape routes should be clearly marked in the workplace, and used clearly
visible color for signs, preferably yellow belt, but take ground color in consideration.
b)Examples:
Exit
6
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
a) Signs style
Rectangular or square.
Background = Red; diagram or text= White (red for signs of 50% at least)
b) Examples:
The obstacle collision, falling or objects falling dangerous place should be marked by
Signs must be coordinated with obstacles or dangerous locations in size and distance.
b) Examples:
a) Signs style
Light contrast between the light emitted by signs with the environment must be
compatible, signs should be consistent with the designed conditions of use, should not produce
7
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
The signs show in luminous region shall be a pictograph of one specific color or
background.
b) Using rules
If a device can show both continuous and discontinuous signs, discontinuous signs shall
The audio signal and optical signal should be in the same frequent.
The device which shows flashing signal during serious danger situation must be
a) Much higher sound than the ambient noise, in order to be able to hear in ambient noise
conditions;
b) Easy to identify, especially unlike other audio signals or noise in the aspect of pulse length,
Safety signs those do not belong to the above types of safety signs, but need to remind people
what to pay attention to or what to carry out. Such as: the release device of fire- fighting system
(warning and operating tips), emergency start-up and shut-down device, use tips for safety equipment,
etc.
5.2.1 To cut the path leading to dangerous operation ongoing or the workplace implementing
PTW/isolation procedure, in the following areas, safety barriers should be set up, and hung with a
8
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
clear sign:
f) A special job working area that non essential personnel should be kept out.
5.2.2 When necessary, one watch man needs to be in place beside the barricaded working area, so as
5.2.3 Safety barrier can be either hard barricade or flexible barrier tape, which are mainly based on
5.2.4 Do not remove safety barriers and warning signs which set surrounding isolated area until the
operation complete.
5.3.1 Set signs at the entrance of production area to remind people of the requirements for personal
Prohibition signs, such as no flammable materials, no operation, and work staff only.
5.3.3 Set in special risk areas to remind the safety requirements for the main risks such as in sewage
9
Document
Safety Signs Management Regulation Document No. AT-QHSE-O-3-02/V1-2017 Ver. 1
Name
b) Warning signs, such as beware of fire, beware of explosion, beware of poisoning, etc.
5.3.4 Set in electrical quarter to remind the safety requirements and the main risks:
5.3.5 Set next to station yard, well site, valve chamber and vent area, warehouse, chemicals and
inflammable materials storage to remind people of the main risks: warning signs, such as beware of
5.3.6 Set in office area and living quarter to indicate the safety requirements and emergency
evacuation routes:
5.3.7 Set in operations and emergency area, isolation area to mark the obstructions, such as warning
tape.
6 Relevant document
10