Hi Frank, Perhaps a place to start would be with the industry standards that describe appropriate use of the symbols. For product safety types of symbols, ANSI Standard Z535 describes many of the symbols you're looking for. For more generic (plant, factory, workplace) safety symbols, I'd look to OSHA or another similar governing body (I see you're in Israel so US requirements may or may not apply). However, I believe ANSI standards are intended to comply with international signage requirements.
Here's a link to NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association). http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20061031a.cfm "NEMA Publishes ANSI Z535.6-2006, American National Standard For Product Safety Information In Product Manuals, Instructions, And Other Collateral Materials" Cheers, Tom Johnson -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Taylor Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 10:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TCP] downloadable international signage yes - i know it's appeared on many lists before, but it's now an 'age thing' - i can't find the answer! could someone gently take me by the mouse and lead me to a site (or sites) where as many factory/machinery safety and warning signs as possible are downloadable? i'm looking for anything from No Smoking, to Trip Hazard - Watch your Step, to Eye Wash, to Hazardous Voltage, to crushing your hand between rollers in a machine. i am NOT looking for links to firms who manufacture such signs. tia frank Frank Taylor - Technical Communicator Phone: +972 9 833 2324 Mobile: 052 390 2551 Fax: +972 050 896 2201 Skype: frankenil Site: www.wordsmith.co.il email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
