Type of Sign	Colours Used	Instruction
Prohibition		You must not / Do not do / Stop
Mandatory		You must do / Carry out the action given by the sign
Warning		Caution / Hazard ahead / Risk of danger
Safe Condition		The safe way / Where to go in an emergency
Fire Equipment		To indicate fire equipment

The standard "Prohibition" Symbol shown below is a red circle with a diagonal red line laid over a black image. Download gif format (156 KB) Please note: To download and save this image, click on the above link. A new window will appear with the image. Right click and use "Save Picture As" to save the image.	The standard "Safe Condition" symbol shown below is a green circle laid over a white image. Download gif format (180 KB) Please note: To download and save this image, click on the above link. A new window will appear with the image. Right click and use "Save Picture As" to save the image.

Both of these symbols generally have an image in the centre which indicates what is being discussed. When an international symbol does not exist, the above symbols can still be used to deliver a message but these are meant to supplement, not replace the signage presently required. Below are two symbols presently being used in our sector showing how to use a toilet properly.

For more information please visit the European Safety Signs Directive web site.

Examples of Unique Signs

Do not exit Download gif format (192 KB) Please note: To download and save this image, click on the above link. A new window will appear with the image. Right click and use "Save Picture As" to save the image.	Exit in case of fire Download gif format (84 KB) Please note: To download and save this image, click on the above link. A new window will appear with the image. Right click and use "Save Picture As" to save the image.

Close the door as you leave the room
For this sign, visit the University of Windsor web site.

Last Revised: 07/08/08