BS EN ISO 7010 – The Complete Guide to UK Safety Sign Compliance

What is BS EN ISO 7010?
BS EN ISO 7010 is the UK and EU standard for safety sign design. It ensures that safety symbols are easily understood without needing to read the sign. This helps keep workplaces, public areas, and construction sites safe for everyone.

Why it matters for your business
If you run a workplace in the UK, the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require that signs meet this standard. Using non-compliant signs could put your staff and visitors at risk — and you may be breaking the law.

How to check your signs

• Look for consistent colours and shapes (e.g., red circle for prohibition, blue circle for mandatory actions).

• Check that pictograms match the ISO 7010 design library.

• Replace faded or damaged signs immediately.

Where to get compliant signs
At 3 Signs, all our products meet BS EN ISO 7010 standards. Browse our full range here: Shop by Category.