Sign Shape
Throughout the years standardized safety symbols have provided critical information for accident prevention and personal protection very effectively. Illustrated or pictorial signs can promote quicker and more effective communication of your safety message, which results in greater safety for everyone.
Using the sign shape to surround a symbol provides additional emphasis about the nature of the message. Here are some of the most common surround shapes, and the recommended colors for each type of hazard. Please note, international safety sign formats require surround shapes by ISO 3864 standards.
Surround Shape:
- Message: Hazard Alert
- Examples:
- Recommended Colors:
White image on RED or BLACK background
Black image on YELLOW or WHITE background
Surround Shape:
- Message: Hazard Alert
- Example:
- Recommended Colors: Black image on ORANGE or WHITE background
Surround Shape:
- Message: Mandatory Action
- Example:
- Recommended Colors: White image on BLUE or BLACK background
Surround Shape:
- Message: Information
- Examples:
- Recommended Colors
White image on GREEN background for general safety information, location of safety equipment
White image on RED background for Fire Safety
Surround Shape:
- Message: Prohibition
- Example:
- Recommended Colors: Black image inside RED circle with slash
