Signs and marking
All about workplace signage and marking
Meaning and instructions
Signs are manufactured in a variety of colors and shapes which have important implications for the reading.
The entries in the table below apply to all types of signs, in which includes a safety color.
| Meaning | Indications |
| Prohibition | Harmful behaviour |
| Danger - Alarm | Stop - Stopping, emergency switches evacuation |
| Fire extinguishing materaial and equipment | Identification and location |
| Warning | Caution - be aware, testing and control |
| Mandatory | Specific behavior or action. Injunction on the use of personal protective equipment |
| Emergency measures first aid | Doors, escape routes, equipment, rescue and / or first aid posts, premises. |
| No danger anymore | Return to normal |
If you do not find the sign you're looking for, we can make it for you. Contact our sales department with a description of the sign you want - the fastest and most accurate quote please indicate:
- Desired material
- Desired size
- Desired symbol
- Desired text
- Whether sign is desired reflective or luminescent
- Desired number of signs
- Colors
(See also. Below list of formats and material)
On the basis of this we can offer a price for which a review will be submitted for approval. After approval of proof delivery will take approximately 8-10 business days.
Signs materials
P 1 mm. polystyrene plastic. There are drilled 3.5 mm. holes for mounting.
(Can be mounted with double sided tape) for indoor installation. Mounted on a wall or other flat surface.
V Self-adhesive vinyl, permanent adhesive. Suitable for outdoor and indoor mounting. Mounted on a clean, flat surface.
A Single sided signs 0.7 el. 2 mm. Polyester coated aluminum. There are four drilled 3.5 mm. holes for mounting. (Can be mounted with double sided tape). Suitable for outdoor installation. Mounted on a wall or other flat surface.
ME Special labels with extra strong durability. The labels are provided with an extra strong surface that can better withstand rough treatment from oil, cleaning and normal wear. Machine labels are produced with all the symbols.
PV Luminescent 0.8 mm. self-adhesive vinyl. Luminescent comply with standard Your 67 510. Suitable for outdoor and indoor mounting. Mounted on a clean, flat surface.
PR Photoluminescent 1 mm. plastic. Efterlysnede comply with standard Your 67 510. (Can be mounted with double sided tape) mounted against a wall or other flat surface. Signs on the fixed plate can also be fitted with silicone.
RA 0.7 mm. aluminum fitted with reflective foil. There are four drilled 3.5 mm. holes for mounting. (Can be mounted with double sided tape). Suitable for outdoor installation. Mounted on a wall or other flat surface.
PA 0.7 mm. aluminum, imprinted with luminescent color. There are four drilled 3.5 mm. holes for mounting. (Can be mounted with double sided tape). Suitable for outdoor installation. Mounted on a wall or other flat surface.
RV Self-adhesive reflective vinyl, permanent adhesive. Suitable for outdoor and indoor mounting. Mounted on a clean, flat surface.
RP reflective plastic. 1mm polystyrene imposed reflective vinyl. There are drill 3.5mm holes for mounting. (Can be mounted with double sided tape). Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation. Mounted on a wall or other flat surface.
Regulations for signage
Prohibition Signs
Round shape, black pictogram on white background
Red bar that goes across the pictogram.
The red color must cover at least 35% of the parting surface.
Warning Signs
Triangular shape
Black pictogram on a yellow background with black border.
The yellow color must cover at least 50% of the parting surface
Mandatory Signs
Round shape
White pictogram on a blue background.
The blue color must cover at least 50% of the parting surface
Rescue Signs
Rectangular or square shape
White pictogram on a green background.
The green color must cover at least 50% of the parting surface.
Fire-fighting signs
Rectangular or square shape
White pictogram on a red background.
The red color must cover at least 50% of the parting surface.
Signs Dimensions and reading distances
Circular signs
| Description | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 |
| Diameter in mm (d) | 900 | 650 | 450 | 325 | 225 | 160 |
| Frame width in mm (a) | 80 | 55 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 |
| Maximum reading distance in meters | 35 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
Triangular signs
| Description | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 |
| Side length in mm (s) | 900 | 650 | 450 | 325 | 225 | 160 |
| Frame width in mm (c) | 60 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Maximum reading distance in meters | 26 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
Rectangular signs
| Description | R1/A1 | R2/A2 | R3/A3 | R4/A4 | R5/A5 | R6/A6 | ½R1 | ½R2 | ½R3 | ½R4 | ½R5 |
| Width in mm (b) | 841 | 594 | 420 | 297 | 210 | 148 | 841 | 594 | 420 | 297 | 210 |
| Height in mm (h) | 594 | 420 | 297 | 210 | 148 | 105 | 297 | 210 | 148 | 105 | 74 |
| Maximum reading distance in meters | 32 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
