Safety First Aid Group First Aid at Work Guide Poster - Laminated (59 x 42 cm)

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This type of sign warns of a hazard or danger. It might instruct viewers to be careful, take precautions or examine. If supplementary text is used, the language must be appropriate to the sign. For example, mandatory signs would need to use the word “must” in their instructions, as opposed to “may” or “should”. Employers are responsible for ensuring that signs are in place to reduce risk where that risk cannot be removed or controlled by other methods. The guidance is very clear that signs are not a substitute for other methods; if it is possible to reduce or control risk in another way, employers should do this.

What colour sign should a first aid kit have? Are all warning signs red? Do fire escapes have to use the same pictogram? Warning people of hazards: Safety signs can warn people of potential hazards in the workplace, such as slippery floors, moving machinery, or hazardous chemicals. Warning signs can help people to take the necessary precautions to stay safe.This type of sign provides information on the location of fire-fighting equipment, such as a fire hose, fire extinguisher or emergency fire telephone. Remove signs as soon as they become unnecessary – if there has been a change in circumstances, which has reduced risk, for example. This will avoid confusion or misinformation. There are clear guidelines set out by The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 for the safe and effective use of safety signs.

Consider if additional signals may be required to support signs, such as acoustic signals or verbal instructions. Safety signs are vital because they can help to prevent accidents and injuries. They can do this by:

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Make sure you understand exactly what your workplace needs and that you have the necessary first aid kits and equipment to provide effective first aid in your workplace. Consider size and illumination to ensure signs are clear and visible from the intended viewing distance. In addition to first aid posters, health and safety posters can provide useful reminders to employees of how to look after themselves. Posters such as Health and Safety for Computer Operators, Stress Management or Safe Manual Handling can help employees to feel supported and remind them of important health and safety practices.

Create visible signs with indications of the existence and location of the first aid kit. You can print them out and hang them near, but also in the bathroom or in other places where people usually go for treatment, usually near a faucet or water fountain. However, specific requirements will depend on a workplace’s first aid needs assessment. In larger workplaces, for example, multiple first aid kits may be required and, therefore, signs identifying the way to the closest would support the speedy provision of first aid.Alternative exits should be clearly identified to ensure people are aware of all options in an emergency