Symbolic Indicators and User Perception Performance in Indian

Industries and Public places

Presented By,Hiren C Shah

National Institute Of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai

Why Study is Required :

• Many Interfaces make use of icons to communicate information .

• Helps in conveying large amounts of information quickly and concisely

• Potential to cut across language barriers.

• Convey Semantic Distance in non –verbal manner to convey message or information to user

INDUSTRY SAFETY ICONS –Passed ISO Standard(67%)

Explosive Corrosive Elevated Temperature Toxic Warning

Assembly Point Warning High Voltage Warning

Overhead Crane Warning Hot Surface Hazard Radioactive Hazard Magnetic Field Sign

Consumer Electronics Warning Mechanical Warning Sign

Slippery Surface Site Under

Construction

Tripping Hazard

INDUSTRY SAFETY ICONS -Failed ISO Standard(67%)

Miscellaneous Hazard Flammable Solids

Flammable Gas

Readily Combustible Substances

Combustible When Wet

Oxidizing Substances Non-Flammable Gas

Non Ionizing Hazard

Chemical Hazard

Tools Warning Sign Laser Warning Hazard

Sensitizer or Carcinogen

PPE Safety Helmet Zone

Fire Danger Hazard Biological Hazard

PUBLIC SAFETY ICONS –Passed ISO Standard(67%)

Emergency Exit Recycle Sign Restroom Sign

Handicap Sign

Information Sign Weather Info Sign

School Zone Hospital Railway Crossing

Logistics Fire Alarm

Sign

Cattle Warning Sign

Docs. Attachment BIS Hallmark Sign

Wiper Screen SignNo Swimming & Alligator Warning Non potable Water

Shopping Mall/ Market Zone

Caution Bridge Ahead

Railway Station

Military Shooting Zone Power Mode

PUBLIC SAFETY ICONS –Failed ISO Standard(67%)

Warning Light Legal Warning Sign Danger Ahead Sign

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