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Signs

October 5, 2025 - October 5, 2025   


Safety signs in the work place:

There are four types of safety signs:

RED SIGNS BLUE SIGNS
 smoking firedoor
PROHIBITION

Things that you must not do.
e.g. No Smoking, No Entry

MANDATORY

Things that you must do.
e.g. Keep Clear, Wear Goggles

YELLOW SIGNS GREEN SIGNS
 danger fireexit
WARNING

Warn you about a health or safety hazard.
e.g. Poisonous, Corrosive, Dangerous Substance.

SAFE CONDITIONS

Advise you about health and safety.
e.g. Fire Exit, Smoking Area, Fire Assembly Point.

 

 New_Picture_4 FIRE SAFETY
Make sure the following is explained to you as part of your induction/safety talk.

  • What to do if you discover a fire
  • Fire warning system
  • Escape route and fire exit locations
  • Location of fire fighting equipment ”“ sand bucket, fire extinguisher etc.
  • Assembly point after evacuation.
New_Picture_5 PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Ensure that the protective equipment is explained to you.

  • Make sure you find out why it is needed
  • Learn how to wear or use the protective equipment
  • This equipment is provided when a risk assessment is needed. This is a formal assessment and must be taken seriously.
  • You must look after the equipment ”“ if it is broken let your employer know immediately!
New_Picture_6 SUITABLE CLOTHING
Make sure your uniform/suitable clothing is explained to you by your employer. There are a few obvious points for clothing when your are doing practical work.

  • Don’t wear shoes in need of repair or high heels.
  • Don’t wear a tight, long or other wise restrictive skirt.
  • If you are working near machinery don’t wear clothes or accessories that could get caught in the machinery e.g. scarves, ties, rings or jewellery.
  • Long hair should be tied back.
  • Wear flat shoes if you are going to be on your feet all day.
  • You may be required to wear steel toecap boots working around machinery.
New_Picture_7  MACHINERY AND TOOLS
Find out in your induction/safety talk which machines you will be required to use and the rules surrounding them.

  • Certain machines can only be used by people over a certain age – find out what these age limitations are.
  • Find out which machines you will be trained to use and find out the risks associated.
  • Some machines need a lot of training to use and you must find out
    if you will be required to use these.
  • Never leave a machine running unattended or when you are not using it.
New_Picture_8 FIRST AID
Find out about the first aid and accident reporting arrangements.

  • Find out where the First Aid supplies are.
  • Find out where the accident report book is and the procedure for filing an accident report.
  • If you are hurt at work, tell the person you are working with.
  • Make sure you are treated.
  • Make sure your accident is reported.
  • Make sure your supervisor is told and if necessary Fashion Enter LTD, your school, parents etc.
New_Picture_9  LIFTING
As a work placement student you shouldn’t be asked to do heavy lifting as this could be hazardous to your health.

  • Find out who is able to lift heavy objects in case you need their help.
New_Picture_10  MOBILE PHONES AND MP3 PLAYERS
Find out what the policy for mobile phones and MP3 players is.

  • You must be able to hear clearly what is going on around you such as instructions, emergency instructions, machinery working or malfunctioning.
  • Listening to an MP3 player can put you at serious risk. This includes walking around your unfamiliar place of work with unfamiliar vehicle movement.
  • Generally in a practical environment, mobile phones must be turned off and used only in designated areas and in break periods, sending or receiving a text is a distraction and therefore a hazard.
New_Picture_11 SAFETY ESSENTIALS
  • Accidents can happen quickly before you realise.
  • Be Clever! Think before you act.
  • Don’t risk danger to impress your employer.
  • Never risk danger to save time.
  • Never play practical jokes in the work place.
  • Never mess around or play in the work place.
  • Always walk, never run.
  • Be tidy at all times. Never leave things lying around, drawers open or chairs un-tucked. These could all be trip hazards.
  • Keep your hands clean. This is very important if you are undertaking practical jobs using machinery, working with animals, or in a laboratory. You must wash your hands well before you eat meals.
  • Be aware of vehicle movements e.g. fork lift trucks and activity around you.

 




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