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1.1 Follow OHS policies

1.2 Use appropriate PPE

Do you see these at home?

Do you see these at school?

Why is it important?

What is the picture all about?

Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a clear message, while many rely on visual symbols to warn of potential danger. This is also an effective way to communicate potential hazards – as long as workers understand what the symbols mean.

Safety signs are a type of sign designed to warn of hazards, indicate mandatory actions or required use of Personal protective equipment, prohibit actions or objects, identify the location of firefighting or safety equipment, or marking of exit routes.

SAFETY SIGNS

Learning Activity 2. Draw it! Directions. Choose one (1) safety precaution related to networks from the information sheet and create your own sign or representation of it.

Refer to the Guide for the template

​To recall concepts about PPE, watch the video clip through https://youtu.be/KXD4IiilRHc

Personal Protective Equipment are gadgets, clothing or equipment that protect the workers from illness or injury that can be caused by different hazards/risks