Hazard Warning

A hazard warning sign is used to inform of a nearby hazard which could pose a risk to health or wellbeing. These include signs warning of electrical threats, flammable materials or wet floor signs that pose a risk of slipping.

Hazard warning signs are defined by a yellow triangle with a black border and a suitable symbol placed centrally on the triangle. The symbol should be in black, and any supplementary text should be in black on a yellow background.

A hazard safety sign should be used to warn of a hazard to health or wellbeing if that hazard cannot be controlled by any other means. The sign should be placed in a visible location on or near the hazard, or in a position of entry to an area to which the hazard is located.