https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/534/safety-signs-key-notesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/534/safety-signs-key-notesThu, 09 Apr 2009 16:50:32 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0e281646-3f88-43d2-b753-1fbb93d73934Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/534/safety-signs-key-notes#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/9/2009 4:50:32 PM<br /> <p><strong>KEY NOTES</strong></p> <p>To support a safe environment, a standard has been set by law on the types of safety sign that can be displayed.</p> <p>There are 4 categories, and their usage, colour and shape are detailed below.</p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li><strong>SAFE CONDITION</strong><br />A green background with a white symbol<br />Provides information about a safe condition<br />Eg. First aid equipment </li> <li><strong>WARNING</strong><br />A yellow triangle with a black border<br />Gives a warning of a risk of danger<br />Eg. Dangerous substance </li> <li><strong>PROHIBITION</strong><br />A white, circular sign with red border and cross bar running from top left to bottom right<br />Prohibits an action<br />Eg. No smoking </li> <li><strong>MANDATORY</strong><br />A blue, circular sign with white background.<br />States that you must do something<br />E.g. Wear protective goggles </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/534/safety-signs-key-notes/revision/1Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:49:47 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0e281646-3f88-43d2-b753-1fbb93d73934Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/534/safety-signs-key-notes#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/9/2009 4:49:47 PM<br /> <p><strong>KEY NOTES</strong></p> <p>To support a safe environment, a standard has been set by law on the types of safety sign that can be displayed.</p> <p>There are 4 categories, and their usage, colour and shape are detailed below.</p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>&nbsp;<ol> <li><strong>SAFE CONDITION</strong><br />A green background with a white symbol<br />Provides information about a safe condition<br />Eg. First aid equipment </li> <li><strong>WARNING</strong><br />A yellow triangle with a black border<br />Gives a warning of a risk of danger<br />Eg. Dangerous substance </li> <li><strong>PROHIBITION</strong><br />A white, circular sign with red border and cross bar running from top left to bottom right<br />Prohibits an action<br />Eg. No smoking </li> <li><strong>MANDATORY</strong><br />A blue, circular sign with white background.<br />States that you must do something<br />E.g. Wear protective goggles </li> </ol></li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>