ISO 7010 is an International Organization for Standardization technical standard for graphical hazard symbols on hazard and safety signs, including those indicating emergency exits. It uses colours and principles set out in ISO 3864 for these symbols, and is intended to provide "safety information that relies as little as possible on the use of words to achieve understanding."[1] It is distinct from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals specified by the United Nations to standardise hazardous material classification and labelling.
As of August 2019, the latest version is ISO 7010:2019. This revision incorporates all previous corrigenda, as well as incorporates water safety signs and beach safety flags previously specified in (the now-withdrawn) ISO 20712.[2]
Shape and colour
ISO 7010 specifies five combinations of shape and colour to distinguish between the type of information presented.[3]
Sign type[1] | Meaning | Colour (per ISO 7010)[4] | Shape[4] | Example |
---|---|---|---|---|
Prohibition sign | Prohibition | Red | Circle with diagonal line | ![]() |
Mandatory sign | Must do | Blue | Circle | ![]() |
Warning sign | Warn of hazard | Yellow | Equilateral triangle with rounded corners | ![]() |
Safe Condition sign | Safety equipment & exits | Green | Square or rectangular | ![]() |
Fire Safety sign | Fire Protection | Red | Square | ![]() |
List
These are the official numbers and titles of ISO 7010-2011[5] safety signs.
Safe Condition
Fire Protection
Mandatory
Prohibition
Warning
See also
- Hazard symbol
- ISO 3864 – Safety colors and safety signs
- ISO 7001 – Public Information Symbols
- ANSI Z535 – The United States national standard for safety information
- GHS hazard pictograms - Symbols used by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
References
- ^ a b "ISO 7010:2011 — Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs". ISO Online Browsing Platform (OBP). International Organization for Standardization. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
- ^ https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:7010:ed-3:v1:en
- ^ "ISO 7010 Safety Signs Guide Book" (PDF). Brady Corporation. 2017-01-12.
- ^ a b International Organization for Standardization (March 2011). "ISO 3864-4:2011". Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ International Standards Organization. "ISO Online Browsing Platform". ISO Online Browsing Platform. Retrieved 3 April 2018.