SAFETY MINUTE Mining safety signs
Transcript of SAFETY MINUTE Mining safety signs
SAFETY MINUTE
Minas de Wanda
Pirquitas, Argentina
November, 2012
Mining safety signs
An overview on the
most important
mining warning signs
By LAGES, Joao
Safety
equipment
Hazardous
substance &
Prohibition
symbols
Danger signs
Dust mask
must be worn in
this area
High visibility
clothing or vest
must be worn in
this area
Mining safety equipment
Foot protection
must be worn in
this area
Hearing protection
must be worn in this
area
Eye protection
must be worn in
this area
Hand protection
must be worn in
this area
Head protection
must be worn in
this area
This is a hard hat area
Safety helmets must be
worn
Standard operations
procedures
(SOP) must be read and
understood
Protecting clothing
must be worn in this area
Acid / Corrosive
Hazardous substance
Prohibition symbols
Poison
• Chemical storage area
• May contain asbestos
• Compressed air hazard
Biological Hazard
Be aware of
vehicles
Crush zone
Keep clear when
engine is running
Forklifts in use
Pinch Point
Can cause several
injuries
Watch out for pedestrians
• Hot surface
• Overhead crane
• Keep clear
• Low headroom
Danger signs
Web site reference for images and information
http://www.creationsgroup.com.au
(safety, mining & building signage)