RISK MANAGEMENT MODULE 1 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Risk Management

1. SIGNS AND symbols By: Merey Joy Caballes, LPT

2. SIGNS AND SYMBOLS Visuals that communicate idea, process or warning Always have a clear meaning, often giving information or an instruction

3. BASIC SIGN CATEGORIES REGULATORY SIGNS WARNING SIGNS INFROMATION SIGNS

4. REGULATORY SIGNS Symbols in CIRCLE intended to instruct on what one must do or not do under a given circumstance. Used to reinforce laws, regulations, or requirements which apply either at all times or at specific times or places.

5. REGULATORY SIGNS PROHIBITION – With a black symbol with a white background inside a red circle with a red diagonal line across the circle. Used to state actions, dress or machinery which must not or should be used MANDATORY- with a white symbol in a blue circle. Indicate actions, dress, or precautions which must be used.

6. WARNING SIGNS Used to warn the public of a hazard or mark a hazardous site or area. Also of actions or potential situations which could lead to danger.

7. WARNING SIGNS CAUTION – indicates a potential hazard, which is a low level risk that could lead to minor or moderate injury. (BLACK ON YELLOW) DANGER - indicates a definite hazard, which is a high level risk that could result to death or serious injury (WHITE ON RED)

8. INFORMATION SIGNS This sign is very legibly printed and very noticeable placard that informs people of the purpose of the object, or gives them instruction on the use of something.

9. INFORMATION SIGNS EMERGENCY - indicates first aid, health, fire protection and emergency equipment . (WHITE ON GREEN) 2. GENERAL INFORMATION - indicates permission or public information (WHITE ON BLUE )