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)