We see plenty of prohibition signs, such as No Smoking, in our daily lives. These prohibition, warning or instruction signs can also increasingly be found in industry due to the number of potential hazards. Health and safety is an important issue for every company. When working on machinery, employees are constantly exposed to a variety of hazards such as hot surfaces, electrical voltage or pinch point hazard. Simple and comprehensible safety signage can draw attention to such hazards and thus prevent many accidents.
The ISO 7010 standard for safety signs was introduced to ensure that everyone can interpret the hazards correctly. ISO 7010 defines safety signage that is universally comprehensible. This means that new employees or external visitors can immediately identify any sources of danger lurking in the environment.
ISO 7010 has been the applicable standard since the beginning of 2013. If your company still has signs complying with the old DIN 4844-2 standard, you are not obligated to replace them. However, in case of damage or accidents, you must demonstrate that the old safety signs meet the same safety standard as the current signs stipulated in the ISO 7010 standard. Because it is very difficult to provide evidence of this, updating the signs to meet the latest standards at the earliest opportunity is advisable from a professional perspective.
In the event of damage or accidents, the question must always be asked: "Could this accident have been avoided with better and more comprehensible labeling?"
This is why we have the FLEXIMARK® safety signage. The warning signs, prohibition signs and mandatory signs made of laminated polyester offer you comprehensive and long-term marking in accordance with ISO 7010.
Points to consider for safety signage:
- Smooth, laminated surface for easy wiping/cleaning
- High resistance to alcohols, moisture and oils
- Powerful adhesive
- Scratch resistance to ensure long service life
- UV resistance for outdoor use