DEFSTAN 02-784/2(2002) : 2002

SCOPE
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
Conditions of Release
Categories of Def Stan
Related Documents
Health & Safety
Additional Information
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
SECTION 2 - NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
            2.1 Definitions
            2.2 Concept of Safety Signs
                2.2.1 Provision and Maintenance of Signs
                2.2.2 Types of Signs
                2.2.3 General Considerations
                2.2.4 Choice of Materials and Siting
                2.2.5 Preferred Sizes
                2.2.6 Indication of Safety Colour
SECTION 3 - MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
            3.1 Hazards Which May Be Met
                 3.1.1 Hazardous Stores
                 3.1.2 Accident Prevention
                 3.1.3 Choice of Sign Materials, Sizes and
                       Siting
                 3.1.4 Procurement and Codification
                 3.1.5 Indication of Safety Colour
                 3.1.6 Permissible Colours and Paints
                 3.1.7 Temporary Hazards
SECTION 4 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE
            4.1 Safety Signs Used On Equipment
                4.1.1 Voltage Warning
                4.1.2 Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
                       Filter Warning Marker
                4.1.3 Implosion of Cathode Ray Tubes
                4.1.4 Non-Ionising Radiation Hazards
                4.1.5 Ionising Radiation Hazards
                4.1.6 Toxicity Hazards
                4.1.7 Rotating Machinery
                4.1.8 Equipment Hazardous by Virtue of Movement
                4.1.9 Galley Equipment
                4.1.10 Workshop Equipment
                4.1.11 Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
                4.1.12 Laser Products
                4.1.13 Aircraft and Guided Weapon Systems
                4.1.14 Lifting Equipment
                4.1.15 Essential Services
                4.1.16 Anti-condensation Heaters
                4.1.17 High Magnetic Field Warning Marker Plates
                4.1.18 Earth Marker Plates
                4.1.19 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)
                4.1.20 Life Saving Appliances
            4.2 Safety Signs On Structures
                4.2.1 Moving or Rotating Masses, RADHAZ
                       and Efflux Danger Areas
                4.2.2 Mobile Masses
                4.2.3 Non-Ionising Radiation Hazards
                4.2.4 Laser Radiation
                4.2.5 NBCD
                4.2.6 Emergency Escape Routes
                4.2.7 Oxygen Candle Locker/Store - Submarines
                4.2.8 Fire Safety Signs
                4.2.9 Compartments Containing Dangerous
                       Substances
                4.2.10 Magazines - Surface Ships
                4.2.11 Magazines - Submarines
                4.2.12 Gun Mountings and Launchers
                4.2.13 No Smoking
                4.2.14 Battery Charging
                4.2.15 Noisy Compartments or Areas
                4.2.16 Workshops
                4.2.17 Galleys
                4.2.18 Cold and Cool Rooms
                4.2.19 Special Handling Area
                4.2.20 Pipe Identification
SECTION 5 - CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
            5.1 General
            5.2 Requirements for Safety Signs
                5.2.1 Procedures For Identification Of A Hazard
                5.2.2 Positioning of Safety Signs
                5.2.3 Overuse of Safety Signs
            5.3 Implementation of Safety Signs
ANNEX A - Related Documents
ANNEX B - Abbreviations and Definitions
ANNEX C - Procurement Check List
ANNEX D - Acceptable Paints for Safety Signs
ANNEX E - Safety Signs
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Applies the policy of the Secretary of Defence through the Ship Safety Board (SSB) to comply with the Health and Safety legislation where it applies for safety signs and colours.