Confused about Health and Safety Signs?

15th Dec 2011

The 6 Mandatory Requirements for Health and Safety Signs:

With so much Health and Safety legislation around nowadays, it can be difficult to know what is legally required of your business. Our guide to mandatory Health and Safety Signs will help you to understand and meet your legal requirements and also make sure your workplace is safe for you and your staff.*

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1. Health and Safety Law Poster

  • A statutory notice for any business employing one or more people
  • Outlines the duties of employers and employees with regards to health and safety

2. No Smoking Signs

  • Every entrance to your building must display a no smoking sign
  • Every business vehicle that has shared use must display a no smoking symbol
  • You can be fined £1000 for non-compliance

3. Fire Exit Signs

  • Relevant fire exit signs should be positioned to indicate exit routes
  • At least one sign must be visible from any place within your building
  • All fire exit signs must include the 'running man' symbol

4. Fire Safety Signs

  • This type of sign includes 'Fire door keep shut' and emergency escape route signs.
  • Fire action signs must be displayed on designated fire doors (these doors must never be propped open)
  • Emergency escape routes should be clearly marked and free of obstructions

5. Risk Warning Signs

  • This type of sign includes any 'Caution' signs (such as slippery surface, hot water, dangerous chemicals etc.)
  • Risk warning signs must be displayed wherever relevant

6. Fire Risk Assessment Book

  • You must have one of these books on your premises, to guide you through fire risk requirements so you can ensure you comply with current and future legislation.
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*Please be aware that this is not a finite list of health and safety legislation, and is only intended as an advice guide for one range of products. For detailed advice, please visit the government Health and Safety Executive site at:  http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/