1. Scope

1.1

This Standard applies to signs intended for use in the workplace for the purpose of communicating a regulatory, warning or informational message with the emphasis on safety and/or health. It describes requirements for the design of signs and includes recommendations for their selection and placement.

1.2

This Standard also includes requirements for signs that are not specifically safety- and/or health-oriented but are often part of the workplace.

1.3

The use of these signs does not replace the need for other prop er accident-prevention measures.

1.4

This Standard does not apply to signs used to identify

(a) the actual or potential presence of ionizing radiation; (b) objects, devices, materials, or combinations of materials that emit ionizing radiation; (c) product labelling; (d) hazardous materials (as defined by the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System); (e) dangerous goods being transported; and (f) emergency exits (as defined by the Building Code).

1.5

For guidance pertaining to the use of signs and symbols in the barrier-free design of buildings, readers should refer to CSA Standard B651.