Can you spot non-compliant signs?

When it comes to safety signs there are hundreds of symbols to choose from, yet only some of those symbols are ISO 7010 compliant. It may not seem like the biggest deal to Joe Bloggs, however just like fake designer t-shirts, non-compliant signs are glaringly obvious to safety experts.

Safety signs are the first defence against hazards, prohibited actions and ensuring viewers follow mandatory instructions. By using ISO 7010 compliant signs, you wont only be using signs with the highest standard of comprehension possible, but you'll also be showing safety experts that your company is aware of basic health and safety standards.

As an extremely important communication tool, you should not only ensure signs are ISO 7010 compliant, but also check the condition of existing signs and replace any that are showing excess wear and tear, fading, cracking or are difficult to comprehend.

See below some examples of ISO 7010 compliant and non compliant safety signs. On the LEFT are correct ISO 7010 signs, on the right are examples from a variety of sign shops online.

If you're unsure of your safety sign provider and / or confused about safety sign compliance, talk to Caledonia Signs. We're experts in the field of safety signs and work closely with industry bodies such as the BSIF and HSSA - that means our safety signs meet the latest Standards and Regulations. Caledonia have a genuine commitment to our distributors. We manufacture only for sale through our distributor network, which gives them the piece of mind that we'll never sell direct.