• DEFSTAN 02-784/3(2007) : 2007

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    REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY SIGNS AND COLOURS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  24-09-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Warning
    3 Performance Specification
    4 Definitions
    5 National/International Regulations
      5.1 Definitions
      5.2 Concept of Safety Signs
      5.3 Provision and Maintenance of Signs
      5.4 Types of Signs
      5.5 General Considerations
      5.6 Choice of Materials and Siting
      5.7 Preferred Sizes
      5.8 Indication of Safety Colour
    6 Requirements
      6.1 Hazards Which May Be Met
      6.2 Choice of Sign Materials, Sizes and Siting
      6.3 Procurement and Codification
      6.4 Permissible Safety Colours and Paints
      6.5 Temporary Hazards
    7 Design Requirements/Guidance
      7.1 Safety Signs Used On Equipment
          7.1.1 Voltage Warning
          7.1.2 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Filter
                 Warning Marker Plates
          7.1.3 Implosion of Cathode Ray Tubes
          7.1.4 Non-lonising Radiation Hazards
          7.1.5 lonising Radiation Hazards
          7.1.6 Toxicity Hazards
          7.1.7 Rotating Machinery
          7.1.8 Equipment Hazardous by Virtue of Movement
          7.1.9 Galley Equipment
          7.1.10 Workshop Equipment
          7.1.11 Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
          7.1.12 Laser Products
          7.1.13 Aircraft and Guided Weapon Systems
          7.1.14 Lifting Equipment
          7.1.15 Essential Services
          7.1.16 Anti-Condensation Heaters
          7.1.17 High Magnetic Field Warning Marker Plates
          7.1.18 Earth Marker Plates
          7.1.19 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)
          7.1.20 Life Saving Appliances
      7.2 Safety Signs on Structures
          7.2.5 Moving or Rotating Masses, RADHAZ and Efflux
                 Danger Areas
          7.2.6 Mobile Masses
          7.2.7 Non-Ionising Radiation Hazards
          7.2.8 Laser Radiation
          7.2.9 NBCD
          7.2.10 Emergency Escape Routes
          7.2.11 Oxygen Candle Locker/Store - Submarines
          7.2.12 Fire Safety Signs
          7.2.13 Compartments Containing Dangerous Substances
          7.2.14 Magazines - Surface Ships
          7.2.15 Magazines - Submarines
          7.2.16 Gun Mountings and Launchers
          7.2.17 No Smoking
          7.2.18 Battery Charging
          7.2.19 Noisy Compartments or Areas
          7.2.20 Workshops
          7.2.21 Galleys
          7.2.22 Cold and Cool Rooms
          7.2.23 Special Handling Area
          7.2.24 Pipe Identification
    8 General
      8.1 Requirements for Safety Signs
          8.1.1 Procedures for Identification of a Hazard
          8.1.2 Positioning of Safety Signs
          8.1.3 Overuse of Safety Signs
      8.2 Implementation of Safety Signs
    Annex A - Normative References
      A.1 Reference Information
    Annex B - Abbreviations and Definitions
    Annex C - Acceptable Paints for Safety Signs
    Annex D - Safety Signs
      D.1 Introduction
      D.2 Safety Sign Pictograms
          D.2.1 Prohibition Signs
          D.2.2 Warning Signs
          D.2.3 Mandatory Signs
          D.2.4 Emergency Escape or First Aid Signs
          D.2.5 Examples of Other Signs
          D.2.6 Examples of the Use of Multiple Signs to Represent
                 One Hazard
          D.2.7 Examples of IMO Signs
          D.2.8 Temporary Hazards/Free-Standing Signs
          D.2.9 Fire Fighting & RFA NBCD Signs

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Applies the policy of the Secretary of State for Defence to comply with the Health and Safety legislation where it applies for safety signs and colours.

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    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-784/2(2002). (02/2008) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (05/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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