This part of GB/T 2893 gives principles, criteria and guidance for the design of graphical symbols for use in safety signs.
This part is applicable to design of graphical symbols in safety sign specified in GB/T 2893.1 and also design of safety sign element in product safety labels specified in GB/T 2893.2.
Foreword I
Introduction II
1 Scope 1
2 Normative References 1
3 Terms and Definitions 2
4 Design Procedure 2
4.1 Preparation 2
4.2 Design Stage 2
5 Review of Existing Standards 2
6 Assignment of Meaning, Function and Image Content to the Safety Sign 3
7 Design Criteria 3
7.1 Geometric Shapes and Colours of Safety Signs 4
7.2 Size and Position of the Graphical Symbol 4
7.3 Layout of Templates 6
7.4 Symbol Design Template of Different Signs 7
7.5 Line Width 10
7.6 Critical Detail 11
7.7 Consistency within a Family of Graphical Symbols 11
7.8 Determinant 12
7.9 Combination of Graphical Symbols or Graphical Symbol Elements 13
7.10 Use of Arrows in Safety Symbols 13
7.11 Characters 13
Annex A (Informative) Additional Design Guidelines 14
Bibliography 22
