Prohibition signs
Shape & Colour: Red circle with diagonal line.
Meaning: You Must Not / Do Not / Stop.
Black symbols are added inside the circle.
These are recognised in all EU countries.
Supplementary text may be added if necessary to convey a clearer message.
Mandatory signs
Shape & Colour: Solid blue circle.Mandatory Symbol
Meaning: You Must Do / Carry out the action given by the sign.
White symbols are added inside the circle.
These are recognised in all EU countries.
Supplementary text may be added if necessary to convey a clearer message.
First aid signs
Shape & Colour: Green rectangle or square.
Meaning: You Must Not / Do Not / Stop.
White symbols are added inside the rectangle or square.
These are recognised in all EU countries.
Supplementary text may be added if necessary to convey a clearer message.
Text only signs no longer comply. They must contain a symbol.
Fire signs
Shape & Colour: Red square or rectangle.
Meaning: Locates fire equipment or personnel.
White symbols and text on a red background.
These are recognised in all EU countries.
Supplementary text may be added if necessary to convey a clearer message.
Hazard and Warning signs
Shape & Colour: Yellow triangle with black border.
Meaning: Potential hazard within a designated area. Caution or Risk of Danger or Hazard ahead.
Black symbols are added inside the triangle.
These are recognised in all EU countries.
Supplementary text may be added if necessary to convey a clearer message.
