Instruction signs

Instruction signs should be posted at all emergency systems in which the operation of the unit is not inherently obvious (i.e., fire pump startup, fixed foam systems, etc.). Flow arrows of water flow should be provide on piping where the isolation means is provided. Number of hydrants, monitors, pumps, foam chambers can all enhance the operational use of such equipment. Control panel labels should be provided which are descriptive instead of just numerical identifications. 

Warning and instructional signs and instruction should be primarily provided in the national language of the country of operation. They should be concise and direct. Use of jargon, slang or local dialect references should always be avoided, as these may not always be correctly interpreted. Abbreviations should be avoided unless the abbreviation is commonly known and used by the population, versus the descriptive word or words. 

Blue a. Advisory, informational and instructive signs. b. H S warning signal (flashing light). 

The rules and regulations of the working environment are communicated to employees by written instructions, signs and symbols. All signs in the... 

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Safety instruction signs — Convey the principle message using green, black, and white. 

There are several standards that address elements of manuals, instructions, signs, labels and related materials. For example, they define four kinds of signal words ... 

Warning system effectiveness, and the effectiveness of instructions, signs, and warning labels, rely considerably on administrative controls, such as training, drills, the quality of maintenance, and the reactions of people. Furthermore, although vital in many situations, warning systems may be reactionary in that they alert persons only after a hazard s potential is in the process of being realized (e.g., a smoke alarm). Examples include ... 

Safety instruction signs, when used, shall be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principal message. Any additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on the white background. 

An antecedent must be present immediately before the behavior of interest. When identifying an antecedent, you should identify the stimulus conditions that prompted the behavior to occur. Safety antecedents include verbal instructions, signs, and the situation that prompted action. 

Safety instruction signs — Standard color of the background must be white and the panel, green with white letters. Any letters used against the white backgrormd must be black. The colors must be those of opaque glossy samples as specified in Table 1 of American National Standard, Z53.1-1967. 

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