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Black and purple can be used to indicate special cases of danger, i.e. red color code, thus supporting information such as text (recommended color shown in table above) is also recommended. An example is the sequence black–red–yellow–green, used in triage tag in most part of the world.
Hazard symbols may vary in color, background, borders, or accompanying text to indicate specific dangers and levels of risk, such as toxicity classes. These symbols provide a quick, universally understandable visual warning that transcends language barriers, making them more effective than text-based warnings in many situations.
ISO 7010 is an International Organization for Standardization technical standard for graphical hazard symbols on hazard and safety signs, including those indicating emergency exits.
a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary hazard statements , indicating the nature and degree of the risks posed by the product precautionary statements , indicating how the product should be handled to minimize risks to the user (as well as to other people and the general environment)
DANGER [signs] should not be used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to these levels is also involved." [1] OSHA 1910.145 Definition: "Shall be used in major hazard situations where an immediate hazard presents a threat of death or serious injury to employees. Danger tags shall be used only in these situations." [2]
For situations where more than one message needs to be communicated [a], ISO 3864 also provides guidance for "multiple signs", which consist of two or more symbol and text messages combined into a single sign. Additionally, fire protection and safe condition signs, which mark the location of equipment or exits can be combined with an arrow to ...
Exhibit mostly of warning signs (with some regulatory signs like Do Not Enter) at the Turin Automobile Museum. A warning sign is a type of sign which indicates a potential hazard, obstacle, or condition requiring special attention.
NFPA 704 safety squares on containers of ethyl alcohol and acetone. "NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response" is a standard maintained by the U.S.-based National Fire Protection Association.