safety sign

Caution placard displayed

A safety sign is a visual marker warning of hazards or indicating emergency procedures—the exit signs, wet floor warnings, and hard hat required notices found in workplaces and public spaces.

Safety signs typically use standardized colors and symbols: red for prohibition, yellow for caution, green for safe conditions.

The safety sign indicated an emergency eyewash station around the corner.

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purpose/function

safety signhazard

Source of potential harm

danger sign · booby trap · trap · death trap · ambush

decorative vs. functional

safety signwall art

Decorative wall-mounted pieces

artwork · decoration · ornament · advertisement · mural

message content

safety signall clear signal

Notice danger has ended

Family

safety, sign, safe, safely, safeness, unsafe, safeguard, safekeeping, safes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G