Function safety pictogram Safety pictograms display very important information. Thanks to easily recognisable bright colours and clear shapes, everyone can see at a glance what message a safety pictogram is trying to convey. Precisely because safety pictograms say so much without words and are internationally interpretable, it is impossible to imagine our society without them. Because not only can they be found in all public areas, but also inside offices and on construction sites, for example.Colours and meanings safety pictogramAll the different safety pictograms are made according to internationally established principles. The well thought-out combination of colour and shape give the sign a one-sided meaning. We can distinguish the following colours and shapes:Prohibition pictogram. This safety pictogram is indicated by a white sign with a red circle, often with a red stripe.Prohibition pictogram. This safety pictogram is blue and round.Warning pictogram. A yellow triangle indicates danger.Rescue and evacuation pictogram. This safety pictogram is indicated by a green square or rectangle.Fire fighting pictogram. This pictogram is often square and bright red.Hazardous materials pictogram. This safety pictogram is often indicated by a white sign with a red diamond-shaped border.

Symbols make the meaning even more specific. For example, a prohibition pictogram with red line without symbol indicates a general prohibition, but if you add a symbol of a cigarette, it becomes a 'no smoking' safety pictogram. Visibility safety pictogramNot only is the combination between colour, shape and symbol important, but also the placement of safety pictograms. This is because the signs communicate certain risks or give instructions exactly where they are needed. If a safety pictogram is noticed too late, or if it is placed somewhere irrelevant, it misses its purpose completely. In addition, good visibility is essential. Standard ISO 3864 uses a formula to calculate the minimum dimensions of a safety pictogram so that it can be read at all times. In addition, consideration must be given to light penetration. After all, safety pictograms for escape routes, means of rescue and fire-fighting must remain clearly visible even when there is no light. Materials safety pictogramA correct safety identification guarantees safety at work or in public spaces. Whether outside, or inside, or cold or hot. To provide the best possible solution for your location, Nedelko can offer safety pictograms on different materials. For example, self-adhesive over-laminated polyester, pictograms on polypropylene board, sturdy aluminium or photoluminescent materials.