Safety sign advice

The new changes required to conform to BS EN ISO 7010 have been adopted to ensure improved intuitive comprehension of the safety message. The legislation requires that a formal risk assessment be carried out and this will determine the need for safety signs to locate and identify lifesaving equipment, escape routes and first aid equipment.

The Health and Safety Sign Association recommends that an audit and review is carried out to determine the residual risk associated with using a safety sign of poor non-conforming design. It is also recommended that a plan is drawn up that will prioritise the replacement of those signs that are poorly designed and that comprehension credential have not been proven under BS ISO 9186.