Identifying Hazard Signs

HAZARD SIGNS :

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