Safety Icon Sets
Icon Set Essentials
Effective safety icons must be: - Universally understood - Clearly visible - Standardized - Properly sized - Consistently applied
Standard Safety Icons
Core Icon Categories
graph TD
A[Safety Icons] --> B[Mandatory]
A --> C[Prohibition]
A --> D[Warning]
A --> E[Emergency]
B --> B1[Blue/White]
C --> C1[Red/White]
D --> D1[Yellow/Black]
E --> E1[Green/White]
Icon Matrix
| Category | Color Scheme | Shape | Example |
| Mandatory | Blue/White | Circle | Wear PPE |
| Prohibition | Red/White | Circle-slash | No Entry |
| Warning | Yellow/Black | Triangle | Danger |
| Emergency | Green/White | Square | Exit |
Icon Specifications
Size Standards
| Usage | Minimum Size | Optimal Size | Viewing Distance |
| Signs | 100mm | 200mm | 6 meters |
| Labels | 25mm | 50mm | 1 meter |
| Digital | 32px | 64px | Screen |
| Print | 15mm | 30mm | Document |
Technical Details
pie title "Icon Proportion Guidelines"
"Symbol" : 60
"Border" : 20
"Clear Space" : 20
Mandatory Icons
PPE Icons
| Icon | Meaning | Application | Color Code |
| Hard Hat | Head protection | Construction | Blue/White |
| Safety Glasses | Eye protection | Workshop | Blue/White |
| Gloves | Hand protection | Handling | Blue/White |
| Boots | Foot protection | Site work | Blue/White |
Usage Guide
flowchart LR
A[Selection] --> B[Placement]
B --> C[Size]
C --> D[Installation]
D --> E[Verification]
Prohibition Icons
Restricted Actions
| Icon | Purpose | Location | Format |
| No Entry | Access control | Doors | Sign |
| No Smoking | Behavior control | Areas | Sign/Label |
| No Photos | Security | Secure areas | Sign |
| No Food | Hygiene | Clean areas | Label |
Implementation
graph TD
A[Prohibition] --> B[Symbol]
A --> C[Circle]
A --> D[Slash]
B --> B1[Action]
C --> C1[Border]
D --> D1[Overlay]
Warning Icons
Hazard Warnings
| Icon | Hazard Type | Application | Location |
| Electricity | Electrical | Equipment | Panels |
| Chemical | Substances | Storage | Containers |
| Fall | Height | Edges | Platforms |
| Hot Surface | Burns | Equipment | Machinery |
Warning Standards
| Element | Specification | Color | Format |
| Triangle | Equilateral | Yellow | Border |
| Symbol | Centered | Black | Solid |
| Border | 10% of size | Black | Line |
| Background | Full | Yellow | Solid |
Emergency Icons
| Icon | Purpose | Location | Format |
| Exit | Escape route | Paths | Sign |
| First Aid | Medical help | Stations | Sign |
| Assembly | Meeting point | Areas | Sign |
| Phone | Emergency call | Locations | Label |
Emergency Layout
graph TD
A[Emergency] --> B[Symbol]
A --> C[Background]
A --> D[Border]
B --> B1[White]
C --> C1[Green]
D --> D1[White]
Digital Implementation
Screen Requirements
| Platform | Format | Size Range | Resolution |
| Web | SVG/PNG | 16-64px | 72dpi |
| Mobile | SVG/PNG | 24-48px | 72dpi |
| Display | SVG | 32-128px | Variable |
| Print | Vector | As needed | 300dpi |
| Type | Use Case | Advantages | Limitations |
| SVG | Digital | Scalable | Complex |
| PNG | Web | Transparent | Fixed size |
| AI | Source | Editable | Software needed |
| PDF | Print | Universal | Size fixed |
Quality Control
Verification Process
flowchart LR
A[Design] --> B[Review]
B --> C[Test]
C --> D[Approve]
D --> E[Deploy]
Quality Checks
| Aspect | Check Points | Method | Frequency |
| Design | Standards | Visual | Each icon |
| Color | Accuracy | Compare | Each batch |
| Size | Dimensions | Measure | Each use |
| Clarity | Visibility | Test | Each application |
Icon Usage Tips
- Follow standards
- Maintain consistency
- Check visibility
- Regular review
- Document changes
Resources
- Icon library
- Design templates
- Testing tools
- Guidelines
- Quality checklist
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