SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 7

Minimum General Requirements Concerning Signboards

1. Intrinsic features

1.1. The shape and colours are set out in paragraph 3, in accordance with their specific object (signboards indicating a prohibition, a warning, a mandatory action, an escape route, an emergency or fire-fighting equipment).

1.2. Pictograms shall be as simple as possible and shall contain only essential details.

1.3. The pictograms used may be slightly different from or more detailed than those shown in paragraph 3, provided that they convey the same meaning and that no difference or adaptation obscures the meaning.

1.4. Signboards shall be made of shock and weather-resistant material suitable for the surrounding environment.

1.5. The dimensions and colorimetric and photometric features of signboards shall be such that they can be easily seen and understood.

2. Conditions of use

2.1. Signboards shall be installed at a suitable height and in a position appropriate to the line of sight, taking account of any obstacles, either at the access point to an area in the case of a general hazard, or in the immediate vicinity of a specific hazard or object, and in a well-lit and easily accessible and visible location.

Without prejudice to the provisions of Part III of the Principal Regulations, phosphorescent colours, reflective materials or artificial lighting shall be used where the level of natural light is poor.

2.2. The signboard shall be removed when the situation to which it refers ceases to exist.

3. Signboards to be used

3.1. Prohibitory signs

No smoking	Smoking and naked flames forbidden	Pedestrians forbidden
Do not extinguish with water	Not drinkable	No access for unauthorised persons
No access for industrial vehicles	Do not touch

Intrinsic features - 

- round shape

- black pictogram on white background, red edging and diagonal line (the red part to take up at least 35% of the area of the sign).

Signs to be used

3.2. Warning signs

Flammabel material or high ttemperature	Explosive material	Toxic material
Corrosive material	Radioactive material	Over head load
Industrial vehicles	Danger electricity	General danger
Laser beam	Oxidant material	Non-ionising radiation

Intrinsic features:

- triangular shape

- black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging (the yellow part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign).

in the absence of a specific sign for high temperature

Strong magnetic field	Obstacles	Drop
Biological risk	Low temperature	Harmful or irritant material

3.3 Mandatory signs

Intrinsic features:

- round shape

- white pictogram on a blue background (the blue part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign.)

Eye protection must be worn	Safety helmet must be worn	Safety gloves must be worn

(*) Pictogram laid down in Council Directive 90/679/EEC of 26 November 1990 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to biological agents at work (Seventh individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) / OJ NO. L374, 31.12.1990, p.1.

(**) The background on this sign may exceptionally be amber if justified in order to differentiate it from a similar road safety sign.

Respiratory equipment must be worn	Safety boots must be worn	Safety gloves must be worn
Safety overalls must be worn	Face protection must be worn	Safety harness must be worn
Pedestrians must use this route	General mandatory sign (to be accompanied where necessary by another sign)

3.4. Emergency escape or first-aid signs

Intrinsic features:

- rectangular or square shape

- white pictogram on a green background (the green part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign.)

Emergency exit/ Escape route
This way (Supplementary information  sign)
First aid post	Stretcher	Safety shower	Eyewash
Emergency telephone for first aid or escape

3.5 Fire-fighting signs

Intrinsic features:

- rectangular or square shape

- white pictogram on a red background (the red part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign.)

Fire hose	Ladder	Fire extinguisher	Emergency fire telephone