What is a Hazard?
- It is danger
- It is something that can cause harm to a vulnerable target or you.
- It could be something that could fall on you, crush you, scratch you, gas you, there are a lot of ways you could get harmed, and that is called a hazard.
- For example, if a liquid spills onto the floor and you slip that is called a slipping hazard.
MANDATORY SIGNS:
What is a Mandatory Sign?
- It's a sign telling traffic what they can, can't do.
- The signs are used to set obligations of all traffic, in specific road areas.
- Mandatory means it is something you need to do rather than a choice, you're getting told.
- For example, if it is a photo of a guy with headphones on it means you need to wear headphones.
PROHIBITORY SIGNS:
What is a Prohibitive sign?
- It is a sign that only shows what or who is forbidden.
- It is a safety sign prohibiting behavior that is likely to cause a risk to health or safety.
- For example, if it is a sign of a crossed out cigarette that means you cannot smoke in that area.
Here is a link to each sign safety risks and meanings:
Hazard-Link
Mandatory- Link
Prohibitive-Link