Are you already familiar with the new safety signs? The global standardization for graphic symbols for safety marking, EN ISO 7010, has once again been expanded to include important symbols. These new symbols help specify safety requirements even more precisely and address specific hazards and behaviors that were not previously covered by standardized symbols.
Mandatory signs for more safety during sports and leisure activities
Mandatory sign: Remove ski pole strap from wrist, M063
This mandatory sign encourages skiers to remove the loops of their ski poles from their wrists before using a chairlift, tow lift or conveyor belt at ski resorts. The danger is wrist or arm injuries, which can be caused by ski poles getting stuck when getting in or out.
Mandatory sign: Hold two ski poles with one hand, M064
The sign M064 signals that both ski poles must be held with only one hand before using a climbing aid such as a chair lift or conveyor belt. This is to prevent skiers from losing their balance or injuring other people when boarding, driving or disembarking.
Mandatory sign: Children must be accompanied, M065
This symbol indicates that children must be accompanied by an adult. It protects children from being injured or exposed to particular risks when they are alone in places such as ski resorts or amusement parks.
Mandatory sign: Use sports helmet, M066
The sign M066 requires the wearing of a sports helmet. Its express purpose is to prevent serious head injuries during sporting activities.
Mandatory sign: Use ski goggles, M067
This symbol indicates that skiers and snowboarders must wear snow goggles. Failure to do so poses a risk of snow blindness or accidents, as ultraviolet rays, the reflection of strong sunlight on the snow, and strong winds can damage the eyes.
New signs prohibiting winter sports
Prohibition sign: Skiing prohibited, P076
This prohibition sign prohibits skiing. It is used to alert people to places or areas that are unsafe for skiing.
Prohibition sign: snowboarding prohibited, P077
The sign P077 prohibits snowboarding in the designated places. It warns that certain places or ski slopes pose a safety risk for snowboarders.
Prohibition sign: Tobogganing or sledding prohibited, P078
In order to avoid serious accidents, this sign prohibits tobogganing or sledding. The primary danger is that a sled could collide with other people, such as skiers or snowboarders.
Prohibition sign: No ice skating, P079
The prohibition sign P079 prohibits ice skating. It identifies areas of water or areas where ice skating is dangerous and therefore not permitted.
Warning signs of extreme natural and weather hazards
Warning sign: Warning of crevasses under the snow, W082
This sign warns of hidden crevasses under the snow cover. Individuals are urged to use extreme caution around the sign or to stay away from the designated area.
Warning sign: Avalanche warning, W083
The warning sign W083 draws attention to potential avalanche areas. It calls for particular caution when entering these sensitive zones.
Warning sign: Thunderstorm warning, W084
This symbol warns of a possible thunderstorm in the area. The sign is intended to encourage people to exercise caution near the potential thunderstorm and to prepare to quickly seek appropriate shelter.
Warning Sign: Typhoon/Hurricane/Cyclone Area Warning, W085
Sign W085 is used to warn of a potential typhoon, hurricane or cyclone in the region. It urges those affected to exercise particular caution and be prepared to seek appropriate shelter as soon as the extreme weather occurs.
Why these new symbols are important:
The consistent use of standardized safety signs improves the protection of people and helps prevent property damage. Rely on standardized and clear labels to proactively address dangers.
Rely on standard-compliant, specific labeling of safety devices and hazards in accordance with EN ISO 7010!
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