Electrical Safety Symbols & Signs – What Do They Mean?
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Electrical safety is important for everyone, whether you work in direct contact with electricity or simply encounter electrical appliances at work or home.
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A large part of being safe around electricity is understanding common electrical safety symbols. Take a look at our useful guide to find out more:
PAT Labels
The following labels can be found on appliances that have undergone Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). They advise whether an appliance is safe or unsafe to use, and may be circular or rectangular. The green ‘passed’ PAT label features the test date and sometimes the name of the person who carried out the test, as well as the date of the next test. Any equipment with a red ‘failed’ PAT label should be removed from use immediately.
You may also see other labels, similar to the red and green PAT labels, which identify whether equipment, appliances and instruments have been checked and are safe to use:
Electrical Hazard Warning Signs
These electrical safety symbols can be found around workplaces – particularly construction sites, factories and farms where the use of high-voltage electrical equipment or cables is common – as well as in any building or location where electricity may pose a danger. The text and colour of the signs may vary, but the pictograms are universal. They are used to warn you of the potential electrical hazards in the area and must not be ignored. Examples include:
Further Resources:
- How to Avoid Electrical Hazards at Work
- Electrical Safety Quiz
- Electrical Safety for Kids: A Teacher’s Guide
- Electrical Safety Guidance for Working on Construction Sites
- How to Become an Electrician
- Electrical Safety Training
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