Overview
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 1:2020 is an important amendment to the international standard ISO 7010, which specifies graphical symbols for safety colours and safety signs. This amendment introduces new registered safety signs designed to enhance safety communication across various environments worldwide. Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 145, Subcommittee SC 2, the amendment ensures consistent and clear safety signage compliant with internationally recognized graphical standards.
The aim of this amendment is to update and expand the range of safety signs to address emerging hazards more effectively. It emphasizes the use of standardized symbols to convey safety information clearly, reducing risks and promoting safe behaviour.
Key Topics
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New Registered Safety Signs: The amendment adds specific safety signs including:
- P045: No campfire
- P071: Do not cross barrier
- P072: No jumping down
- W068: Warning; Falling into water when stepping on or off a floating surface
- W069: Warning; Jellyfish
- W070: Warning; Step down
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Colour and Symbol Standards: Reinforces safety colours and graphical symbols based on ISO 3864-4 guidelines, focusing on colorimetric and photometric properties, ensuring signs are universally recognizable.
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Hazard Identification: Each sign corresponds to specific hazards such as fire, dangerous or unsafe areas, risk of falling into water, poisonous aquatic animals, and uneven floor levels.
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Human Behaviour Guidance: Each symbol clearly directs intended human behaviour to prevent accidents, like prohibiting campfires, avoiding crossing barriers, or exercising caution near water surfaces.
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Supplementary Text Usage: Due to the absence of ISO 9186-1 test data for these new signs, supplementary text is recommended to improve comprehension when signs are not supported by training or manuals.
Applications
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 1:2020 enhances safety signage across multiple sectors and environments, including:
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Outdoor Recreational Areas: The "No campfire" and "Jellyfish warning" signs guide safe behaviour in parks, beaches, and nature reserves.
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Industrial and Construction Sites: Signs like "Do not cross barrier" and "No jumping down" prevent unauthorized access and risky actions in hazardous zones.
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Maritime and Water-Related Facilities: Warnings against falling into water from floating surfaces and alerting about jellyfish presence improve safety for docks, piers, and swimming areas.
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Public Infrastructure: The "Step down" warning informs people about level changes, reducing trip and fall incidents in buildings, platforms, and pedestrian areas.
By adopting these updated safety signs, organizations can better comply with international safety norms, enhance hazard awareness, and reduce injury risks.
Related Standards
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ISO 7010:2019: The main standard specifying registered safety signs and safety colours.
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ISO 3864-4: Guidance on colour specifications for safety signs, providing colorimetric and photometric data essential for accurate signage reproduction.
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ISO 9186-1: Standard for testing and evaluating the comprehensibility of graphical symbols (noted as supplementary text is used in this amendment due to unavailable test data).
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IEC Standards: Collaborates closely with ISO on electrotechnical safety signage aspects.
Practical Value
Implementing ISO 7010:2019/Amd 1:2020 ensures organizations meet global best practices in safety communication. By using harmonized graphical symbols and safety colours, hazards are communicated more efficiently, fostering safe behaviour and reducing accidents caused by misinterpretation or lack of awareness. The amendment provides practical tools to update existing signage systems, making them current with evolving safety challenges, especially in areas like environmental protection, water safety, and industrial access control.
For standardized, clear, and effective safety signage that promotes a safer environment, ISO 7010:2019/Amd 1:2020 is the essential resource for safety professionals, facility managers, and regulatory bodies.
Keywords: ISO 7010 amendment, safety signs, graphical symbols, registered safety signs, safety colours, fire hazard signs, barrier warning, water safety signage, jellyfish warning, step down warning, international safety standards.