In the UK all around you will see different kinds of prohibition signs being used for many different reasons. In this article we take a look at what some of these signs may well be that you see.
1. General - You will see these kinds of signs everywhere and will advise you not to do something. The kinds of signs that fall into this particular category of prohibition signs are the do not touch, no ball games, no dogs except for guide dogs, no cycling or mobile phone use not allowed.
2. Restricted Access - These kinds of prohibition signs are there to inform you that you are not allowed access or access to a particular area is only available to certain people. Signs which are classed as these types are the no entry, no exit ones, no admittance or no access allowed to personnel who are not authorised, pedestrians not allowed and the no climbing variety.
3. Door Plate or Label - These particular signs will either have been situated on to the doors themselves or in a position close to the door. They will provide you with specific information for example informing you that the door is to be used for exit only in an emergency situation. But these signs may well carry information relating to other matters concerning health and safety.
4. Machinery - Prohibition signs will be placed either on or as close to the machinery as is possible. These signs are there not only to protect those operating the machinery but anyone who may come close to or in contact with it. Often the signs are ones that stipulate that the machinery must not be used without use of the right protective equipment, or that guards protecting the user must not be removed or that at no time must the machinery be switched off.
5. No Smoking - These signs have become prominent since 2006 and 2007 when legislation was brought into force that no smoking was allowed in the workplace or in areas where the public congregated. All such signs must be displayed in prominent positions throughout premises. Although there are a few premises which are in fact exempt from this legislation and this includes nursing homes, prisons and bedrooms in hotels which have been classified as being rooms for smokers to stay in.
As well as the types of prohibition signs we have detailed above there are many others that you will see being used each and every day. One such example is that when you pass a construction site there will be signs up indicating that in order to enter the site a hard hat must be worn at all times. The main reason for these signs is that they are there to protect us from any potential risk to us. - 26706
1. General - You will see these kinds of signs everywhere and will advise you not to do something. The kinds of signs that fall into this particular category of prohibition signs are the do not touch, no ball games, no dogs except for guide dogs, no cycling or mobile phone use not allowed.
2. Restricted Access - These kinds of prohibition signs are there to inform you that you are not allowed access or access to a particular area is only available to certain people. Signs which are classed as these types are the no entry, no exit ones, no admittance or no access allowed to personnel who are not authorised, pedestrians not allowed and the no climbing variety.
3. Door Plate or Label - These particular signs will either have been situated on to the doors themselves or in a position close to the door. They will provide you with specific information for example informing you that the door is to be used for exit only in an emergency situation. But these signs may well carry information relating to other matters concerning health and safety.
4. Machinery - Prohibition signs will be placed either on or as close to the machinery as is possible. These signs are there not only to protect those operating the machinery but anyone who may come close to or in contact with it. Often the signs are ones that stipulate that the machinery must not be used without use of the right protective equipment, or that guards protecting the user must not be removed or that at no time must the machinery be switched off.
5. No Smoking - These signs have become prominent since 2006 and 2007 when legislation was brought into force that no smoking was allowed in the workplace or in areas where the public congregated. All such signs must be displayed in prominent positions throughout premises. Although there are a few premises which are in fact exempt from this legislation and this includes nursing homes, prisons and bedrooms in hotels which have been classified as being rooms for smokers to stay in.
As well as the types of prohibition signs we have detailed above there are many others that you will see being used each and every day. One such example is that when you pass a construction site there will be signs up indicating that in order to enter the site a hard hat must be worn at all times. The main reason for these signs is that they are there to protect us from any potential risk to us. - 26706
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As one can see there are a number of different types of prohibition signs that may be required or useful for oner company. However another extremely important thing to consider is if one are displaying the right fire signs in oner premises. Just one range that one must think about is fire exit signs which must be showed at work premises.
