These are just a few examples of the many symbols used on packaging to communicate handling instructions and warnings. Familiarizing yourself with these symbols can help ensure the safe and efficient handling of goods during transport, storage, and use. 

1. Fragile: The contents are easily breakable and require careful handling. 

2. This Side Up: The package must be kept in the designated upright position to prevent damage. 

3. Keep Dry: Handle the package gently to avoid damage. 

5. Do Not Stack: Do not place any weight on top of the package. 

6. Do Not Open With Knife: Avoid using a knife to open the package to prevent damage to the contents. 

7. Temperature-Sensitive: Maintain the package within a specific temperature range during transport and storage. 

8. Do Not Forklift: Do not use a forklift to lift or move the package. 

9. Protect From Direct Sunlight: Shield the package from direct sunlight to prevent damage or degradation. 

10. Weight and Size Indicators: Helps determine appropriate lifting methods and storage space. 

Packaging symbols are visual cues that communicate handling instructions, warnings, and other important information about a product's packaging. These symbols are crucial for ensuring the safe transport, storage, and handling of goods, regardless of language barriers. 

Here's a breakdown of common package handling symbols:

Handling packages signs and symbols

Important Packaging Symbols

1. Package Protection Symbols

Important Packaging Symbols

Package Handling Instructions

Important Packaging Symbols

Health and Safety Information

Important Packaging Symbols

Recycling Details

Loading instructions

Here is an extract from a manual providing rail loading instructions.

1. Examine the vehicle carefully.
2.Do not place items diagonally across the wagon.
3.When loading is complete, ensure that it fully complies with the instructions given in our Rail Instructions Manual.
4.Examine load carefuly and make sure it is undamaged and suitable for loading.

5.Place longer, heavier pieces on the bottom of the load.

6.Make sure that load is secure.

7.Ensure the vehicle is fit to be loaded.

8.Strap overhanging loads.

9.When checking the vehicle, give special attention to to door securing mechanisms.

10. Examine vehicle and load carefully after loading.

11.Distribute load as evenly as possible and make sure wheels are evenly loaded.

12. Check whether vehicle capacity has not been exceeded.

Explaining Instructions.

Imperative form

It is used: 

• to give an order

• to prompt someone to do something 

• to give instructions.

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Usage

​​Please

​Affirmative

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Verb (infinitive) + complement

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1. Be quiet!

2. Take a sit

3. Go to page 9

1. Please be quiet!

2. Please take a sit

3. Please go to page 9

​Negative

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Don't + Verb (infinitive) + complement

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1. Don't be quiet!

2. Don't take a sit

3. Don't go to page 9

​​Please

1. Please don't be quiet!

2. Please don't take a sit

3. Please don't go to page 9

TASK -
COMPLETE THE SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
(TEAMS)