SAFETY SIGNS

SAFETY SIGNS

Teacher Notes



 Discuss the features of particular signs, including colour, features

on the symbols, print



 Draw, cut out, trace around, colour in copies of signs



 Make groups of signs under their ‘type’ descriptions



 Use Print–Shop or similar software to design signs on the

computer; add hand drawn symbols or drawings. Compare the

results with actual signs



 Matching games: match cut-outs of signs or photos of signs, or

match words with the safety signs that relate to them



 Use signs as playing cards for Snap or Memory



 Build up an album of photographs of workplace signs

(photograph employees near signs, make sure that normal ‘cues’

are present in the photo e.g. door, machinery). Use photos for

review (recognition and understanding) and discussion of

features of signs.



 Role play – complete an action to simulate sign meaning – ask

what would you do if you saw this sign?



 Complete a survey of workplace signs, note location of signs and

make a plan on which signs are marked.

SAFETY SIGNS

The signs and symbols you see in the workplace are to remind you or

tell you about something.



Stop and Prohibition – ‘You must not …’

Circle: WHITE background with RED borders and cross bar; black

symbol









Caution – Be careful

Triangle: YELLOW background, black border and symbol

Mandatory – You must wear this



Circle: BLUE background, white symbol/ picture inside









Emergency – Information



Square or rectangle: GREEN or RED background, white symbol

Dangerous goods









Fire

SAFETY SIGNS

Safety signs should be placed where everyone can see them – their

directions are mandatory, which means people in the workplace MUST

do what they indicate.





Types of Safety signs





Pictures only









Words only









Both pictures and words