S.L. 646.9 Art. 6Offences.

Any breach of any provision of these regulations shall be deemed an offence. SCHEDULE I

minimum requirements concerning health and, or safety signs at work. Preliminary remarks.

health and, or safety signs are required in terms of regulation 4 of regulations, they must conform to the specific requirements in Schedules II to IV. Schedule includes those requirements for health and, or safety signs, describes their different uses and gives general rules on the interchanging combining of signs. and, or safety signs must be used only to convey the message or information specified in these regulations. of signs. Permanent signs.

Permanent signboards must be used for signs relating to prohibitions, warnings and mandatory requirements and the location and identification of emergency escape routes and first-aid facilities. Signboards and, or a safety colour must be used to mark permanently the location and identification of fire-fighting equipment.

Signboards on containers and pipes must be placed as laid down in Schedule III.

Places where there is a risk of colliding with obstacles or of falling must be permanently marked with a safety colour and, or with signboards. Traffic routes must be permanently marked with a safety colour.

Occasional signs. Illuminated signs, acoustic signals and, or verbal communication must be used where the occasion requires, taking into account the possibilities for interchanging and combining signs set out in paragraph 3 of this Schedule, to signal a danger, to call persons to take a specific course of action and for the emergency evacuation of persons.

Hand signals and, or verbal communication must be used where the occasion requires, to guide persons carrying out hazardous or dangerous manoeuvres. Interchanging and combining signs.

one of the following may be used if equally effective: a safety colour or a signboard to mark places where there is an obstacle or a drop; illuminated signs, acoustic signals or verbal communication; hand signals or verbal communication. 3.2. Some types of signs may be used together:

- illuminated signs and acoustic signals; - illuminated signs and verbal communication; - hand signals and verbal communication.

4.0. The instructions in the following table shall apply to all signs a safety colour:

Colour Meaning or purpose Instructions and information Red Prohibition sign Dangerous behaviour Danger alarm Stop, shutdown, emergency out devices. Evacuate. Fire-fighting equipment Identification and location Yellow or Be careful, take amber Warning sign Examine. Blue Mandatory sign Specific behaviour Wear personal equipment. Green Emergency escape, first Doors, exits, routes, aid sign facilities. No danger Return to normal.

5.0. The effectiveness of a sign must not be adversely affected by another emission source of the same type which interferes with audibility; therefore, in particular: - the placing of too many signs too close toget]er should - two illuminated signs which are likely to be confused used at the same time; - an illuminated sign is not to be used in the proximity similar illuminated source; - two acoustic signals are not to be used at the same time;

- an acoustic signal is not to be used if there is too much 5.1. The effectiveness of a sign must similarly not be adversely affected design, insufficient number, incorrect positioning, poor state incorrect functioning of the signs or signalling devices.

6.0. Depending on requirements, signs and signalling devices must maintained, checked, repaired, and if necessary replaced on to ensure that they retain their intrinsic and, or functional qualities. 7.0. The number and positioning of signs or signalling devices will depend on the extent of the hazards or dangers or on covered. 8.0. Signs requiring some form of power must be provided with emergency supply in the event of a power cut, unless the hazard been eliminated.

9.0. The triggering of an illuminated sign and, or acoustic signal the required action should start; the sign or signal must be activated as the action requires. Illuminated signs and acoustic signals must be reactivated immediately after use. Illuminated signs and acoustic signals must be checked to ensure that they function correctly and that they are effective before they are put into service subsequently at sufficiently frequent intervals. hearing or the sight of the workers concerned is impaired, including impairment caused by the wearing of personal protective equipment, measures must be taken to supplement or replace the signs concerned.

rooms or enclosures used for storage of significant quantities of dangerous substances or mixtures must be indicated by a suitable warning taken from paragraph 3.2 of Schedule II to these regulations, or marked provided in section I of Schedule III to these regulations unless the labelling of the individual packages or containers is adequate for the purpose. there is no equivalent warning sign in paragraph 3.2 of Schedule II to regulations to warn about hazardous chemical substances or mixtures, relevant hazard pictogram, as laid down in Annex V to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

SCHEDULE II

General minimum requirements concerning signboards. Intrinsic features.

shape and colours of signboards are set out in paragraph 3 of this Schedule, in accordance with their specific object (signboards indicating a prohibition, a warning, a mandatory action, an escape route, an emergency fire-fig]ting equipment). Pictograms must be as simple as possible and should contain only essential pictograms used may be slightly different from or more detailed than shown in paragraph 3 of this Schedule, provided that they convey the meaning and that no difference or adaptation obscures the meaning.

Signboards are to be made of shock and weather-resistant material suitable surrounding environment.

dimensions and colorimetric and photometric features of signboards be such that they can be easily seen and understood.

Conditions of use. Signboards are in principle to be installed at a suitable height and in a position appropriate to the line of sight, taking account of any obstacles, at the access point to an area in the case of a general hazard, or in the immediate vicinity of a specific hazard or object and in a well-lit and easily accessible and visible location. Phosphorescent colours, reflective materials or artificial lighting should be used where the level of natural light is poor.

2.2. The signboard must be removed when the situation to which to exist.

3.0. Signboards to be used. 3.1. Prohibitory signs. Intrinsic features:

- round shape - black pictogram on white background, red edging and diagonal red part to take up at least 35% of the area of the sign). Signs to be used:

No smoking Smoking and naked flames No access forbidden pedestrians

Do not extinguish Not drinkable No access with water unauthorised

No access for industrial Do not touch vehicles

3.2. Warning signs. Instrinsic features: - triangular shape

- black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign)

Flammable material Explosive material Toxic material

Corrosive material Radioactive material Overhead load

* Industrial vehicles Danger: electricity General danger beam Oxidant material Non-ironising radiation magnetic field Obstacles Drop shall not be used to warn about hazardous chemical substances or mixtures, except for warning sign is used in accordance with the second point of paragraph 5 of Schedule III to of hazardous substances or mixtures. Biological risk Low temperature (deleted by 3.3. Mandatory signs.

Instrinsic features: - round shape - white pictogram on a blue background (the blue part to 50% of the area of the sign)

Eye protection Safety helmet Ear protection must be worn must

Respiratory equipment Safety boots Safety must be worn must be worn must

Safety overalls Face protection Safety must be worn must be worn must Pedestrians must use General mandatory sign this route (to be accompanied where necessary by another sign) Emergency escape or first-aid signs Instrinsic features:

rectangular or square shape white pictogram on a green background (the green part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign)

Emergency exit/escape route

This way (supplementary information sign)

post Stretcher Safety shower Eyewash Emergency telephone for first-aid or escape 3.5. Fire-fighting signs Instrinsic features:

- rectangular or square shape - white pictogram on a red background (the red part to take 50% of the area of the sign)

Fire hose Ladder Fire-extinguisher Emergency

This way (supplementary information sign)

SCHEDULE III Amended L.N. Minimum requirements concerning health and, or safety signs on containers and pipes. 1.0. Preliminary remarks.

1.1. Containers used at work for chemical substances or mixtures hazardous according to the criteria for any physical or health hazard accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, and containers used of such hazardous substances or mixtures, together with the visible pipes or transporting such hazardous substances and mixtures, must be labelled relevant hazard pictograms in accordance with that Regulation. The first paragraph does not apply to containers used at periods nor to containers whose contents change frequently, provided measures are taken, in particular for information and/or training, which same level of protection; labels referred to in the first paragraph may be:

replaced by warning signs set out in Schedule II, using the same pictograms or symbols. If there is no equivalent warning sign in paragraph 3.2 of Schedule II, the relevant hazard pictogram set out in Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 must be used; supplemented by additional formula, such as the name and/or formula of the hazardous substance or mixture and the details of the hazard; and the transporting of containers at the place of work, supplemented or replaced by signs that are applicable throughout the Union for the transport of hazardous or mixtures.

must be mounted as follows: the visible side(s); unpliable, self adhesive or painted form.

appropriate, the signs referred to in paragraph 1.1. of this Schedule have the intrinsic features defined in paragraph 1.4 of Schedule II and fulfil the conditions of use for signboards laid down in paragraph 2 of Schedule II. Without prejudice to the preceding paragraphs, the signs used on pipes must positioned visibly in the vicinity of the most dangerous points, such as and joint, and at reasonable intervals.

rooms or enclosures used for the storage of significant quantities of hazardous mixtures must be indicated by a suitable warning sign taken from paragraph 3.2 of Schedule II, or marked as provided in paragraph 1 of Schedule III, unless the labelling of the individual packages or containers is adequate for this purpose, taking into account paragraph 1.5 of Schedule II regard to dimensions. of a number of hazardous mixtures may be indicated by the warning for general danger. signs referred to above must be positioned, as appropriate, near the area on the door leading into the storage room.

SCHEDULE IV Minimum requirements for the identification and location of fire-fighting equipment. Preliminary remark.

Schedule applies to equipment used exclusively for fire-fighting purposes.

Fire-fighting equipment must be identified by using a specific colour for the equipment and placing a location signboard, and, or by using a specific for the places where such equipment is kept, or their access points. colour for identifying this equipment is red. The red area must be sufficiently large to allow the equipment identified easily. 4.0. The signboards provided for in paragraph 3.5 of this Schedule to mark the locations of this equipment.

SCHEDULE V Minimum requirements governing signs used for obstacles and dangerous and for marking traffic routes.

1.0. Signs for obstacles and dangerous locations. 1.1. Places where there is a risk of colliding with obstacles, of objects falling, should be marked with alternating yellow and and white stripes in built-up zones in the undertaking to which access during their work. 1.2. The dimensions of the markings must be commensurate with obstacle or dangerous location in question. 1.3. The yellow and black or red and white stripes must be approximately 45º and of more or less equal size. 1.4. Example:

2.0. Marking of traffic routes.

2.1. Where the use and equipment of rooms so requires for the workers, traffic routes for vehicles must be clearly identified stripes in a clearly visible colour, preferably white or yellow, account the colour of the ground. 2.2. The stripes must be located so as to indicate the necessary between the vehicles and any object which may be near by, pedestrians and vehicles.

2.3. Permanent traffic routes in built-up areas outdoors should, practicable, be similarly marked, unless they are provided barriers or pavements.

SCHEDULE VI Minimum requirements for illuminated signs

1.0. Intrinsic features. 1.1. The light emitted by a sign must produce a luminous contrast appropriate to its environment, in accordance with the intended of use of the sign, but without producing glare for an excessive light or poor visibility as a result of insufficient light. 1.2. The luminous area emitting a sign may be of a single colour pictogram on a specified background.

single colour must correspond to the table of colours and their meanings in partagraph 4 of Schedule I of these regulations.

the sign contains a pictogram, the latter must comply with all the relevant conditions set out in Schedule II.

Specific rules governing use. device can emit both continuous and intermittent signs, the intermittent should be used to indicate a higher level of danger or a more urgent for the requested/imposed intervention or action than is indicated by continuous sign. duration of each flash and the frequency of the flashers of an intermittent illuminated sign must be such as to: ensure the proper perception of the message, and avoid any confusion either between different illuminated signs or with a continuous illuminated sign.

flashing sign is used instead of, or together with, an acoustic signal, identical codes must be used.

Devices for emitting flashing signs in the event of grave danger must be special surveillance or be fitted with an auxiliary lamp.

SCHEDULE VII Minimum requirements for acoustic signs Intrinsic features.

Acoustic signals must: have a sound level which is considerably higher than the level of ambient noise, so that it is audible without being excessive or painful; easily recognisable, particularly in terms of pulse length and the interval between pulses or groups of pulses, and be clearly distinct from any other acoustic signal and ambient noises.

device can emit an acoustic signal at variable and constant frequencies, variable frequency should be used to indicate a higher level of danger or urgent need for the requested / imposed intervention or action in relation to the stable frequency.

signal for evacuation must be continuous.

SCHEDULE VIII

Minimum requirements for verbal communication Intrinsic features. communication between a speaker or emitter and one or more hearers take the form of (sometimes coded) short texts, phrases, groups of and, or individual words. 1.2. Spoken messages are to be as short, simple and clear as possible; skills of the speaker and the hearing abilities of the hearer(s) must to ensure reliable verbal communication. 1.3. Verbal communication is direct (by means of the human voice) (by means of a human or artificial voice which is broadcast means is appropriate).

2.0. Specific rules governing use. 2.1. The persons involved must have a good knowledge of the language that they are able to pronounce and understand the spoken message and consequently behave in a way which is appropriate to safety. 2.2. If verbal communication is used instead of, or together with words should be used. Examples of such code words include:

start to indicate the start of a command stop to interrupt or end a movement end to stop the operation raise to have a load raised lower to have a load lowered forwards to be co-ordinated with the corresponding hand backwards to be co-ordinated with the corresponding hand right to be co-ordinated with the corresponding hand left to be co-ordinated with the corresponding hand danger for an emergency stop quickly to speed up a movement for safety reasons

SCHEDULE IX

Minimum requirements for hand signals 1.0. Features. 1.1. Hand signals must be precise, expansive, easy to make and and clearly distinct from other such signals. 1.2. Where both arms are used at the same time, they must symmetrically and for giving one sign only. 1.3. The signals used may vary slightly from or be more detailed shown in section 3 of this Schedule, provided that they fulfil given above. They must however, be equally mea comprehensible.

2.0. Specific rules governing use. 2.1. The person giving the signs, hereinafter referred to as the signalman, use arm / hand movements to give manoeuvring instructions receiving the signs, hereinafter referred to as the operator.

2.2. The signalman must be able to monitor all manoeuvres visually being endangered thereby. signalman’s duties must consist exclusively of directing manoeuvres ensuring the safety of workers in the vicinity. conditions described in partagraph 2.2. above are not fulfilled, one or extra signalmen should be deployed. operator must interrupt the ongoing manoeuvre in order to request new instructions when he is unable to carry out the orders he has received with necessary safety guarantees. Accessories. operator must be able to recognise the signalman without difficulty.

signalman is to wear one or more appropriate distinctive items, e.g. a helmet, sleeves or armbands, or carry bats.

distinctive items are to be brightly coloured, preferably all of the same and for the exclusive use of signalman.

signals to be used. following set of coded signals are without prejudice applicable under other regulations, used for the same manoeuvres in certain sectors: Description Illustration General Signals both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forward command the right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards movement both hands are clasped at chest height operation

Vertical Movements the right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle LOWER the right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle

VERTICA L the hands inidcate the relevant distance DISTANCE

C. Horizontal Movements MOVE both arms are bent with the palms FORWARDS facing upwards and the forearms make slow movements towards the body

MOVE both arms are bent with the palms BACKWARDS facing dowwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body

RIGHT the right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing to the downwards and slowly makes small signalman’s movements to the left

LEFT the left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing to the downwards and makes small signalman’s movements to the right

HORIZONTAL the hands indicate the relevant distance DISTANCE

D. Danger DANGER both arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards Emergency stop

QUICK all movements faster SLOW all movements slower