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GBP 57 Information relating to safety signs Norms and standards The introduction of the new occupational safety signs as per ISO 7010 and, in Germany, as per ASR A1.3 (2013) has resulted in major changes at workplaces. In Germany, ASR A1.3 replaces key parts of the older trade association regulation governing occupational health and safety (BGV A8 – accident prevention). This has not been in force since 2012 and is only valid in specific sub-areas. This restructuring is the consequence of increasing globalisation, whereby the German standards and other European countries have taken over the internationally agreed safety signs according to ISO 7010. The ASR makes the requirements of the German Workplace Ordinance (Arbeitsstättenverordnung) explicit. The use of the current safety signs to ASR A1.3 and ASR A2.3 complies with the legally enforceable German Workplace Ordinance. By complying with this technical regulation, employers can assume that the relevant requirements of the Ordinance are met. If the employer opts for a different solution, a risk assessment must be completed by the company in order to check whether this achieves at least the same level of safety and health protection for the employees. ISO 7010 ASR BGV A1.3 A8 ■ International standard specified by the ■ Technical rules for workplaces ■ German trade association regulations for European Committee. (safety and health protection labels). health and safety at work. ■ International standard adopted ■ Supersedes the old regulations as per ■ Regulation of health protection and in Europe and also BGV A8. occupational safety signs. Germany (DIN EN ISO 7010). ■ Adoption of the safety signs specified ■ Currently only valid in sub-areas. ■ Uniform definition of safety signs, in ISO 7010. ■ Important points are now covered by also beyond the borders of individual ■ With these regulations, employers satisfy ASR A1.3. European countries. their obligations to provide safe ■ Use of safety signs as per BGV A8 only in workplace signage. conjunction with a risk assessment. Each country has incorporated ISO 7010 into statutory regulations. Please familiarise yourself with your country-specific regulations and speak to your PPE specialist! The meaning of the colours of safety signs According to the Arbeitsstättenverordnung (German Workplaces Act) §3 Para 1.3, safety signs should be used when the risks to health and safety cannot be avoided or sufficiently limited by technical or organisational measures. In addition, DIN 4844-1 specifies the viewing distances and also the colour requirements. DIN 5381 “Identification colours” specifies the RAL colours. In addition, ISO 3864 “Graphical Symbols – Safety colours and safety signs” specifies the pictograms, colours and their formats. Colour of the Meaning Type Shape Safety colour Contrast colour Notes Example graphical symbol as per ASR A1.3 RAL 3001 RAL 9003 RAL 9003 Fire alarm and fire Identification Fire safety signs signal red signal white signal white extinguishing equipment and location RAL 6032 RAL 9003 RAL 9003 Help, rescue, Doors, posters, Rescue signs signal green signal white signal white safety paths, rooms RAL 5005 RAL 9003 RAL 9003 Special behaviour Mandatory signs Requirement signal blue signal white signal white or activity RAL 3001 RAL 9003 RAL 9004 Risky behaviour, Prohibition signs Prohibition, hazard signal red signal white signal black stop, evacuation RAL 1003 RAL 9004 RAL 9004 Warning against risks Attention, caution, Warning signs signal yellow signal black signal black or hazards checking Viewing distance of safety signs The term “viewing distance” means the greatest possible distance from which a safety sign is still legible and recognisable in terms of its shape and colour. Diameter max. viewing distance Edge length max. viewing distance Size (W×H) max. viewing distance mm m mm m mm m 50 2 50 1 100 × 100 10 100 4 100 3 200 8 200 6 150 × 150, 300 × 150 15 300 12 300 9 200 × 200, 400 × 200 20 400 16 400 12 600 24 600 19 300 × 300, 600 × 300 30 492