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Discussed at JPEL 64 high level committee meeting as a possible additional warning notice in case the noise from a hand dryer scares the life out of the user!

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  • Discussed at JPEL 64 high level committee meeting as a possible additional warning notice in case the noise from a hand dryer scares the life out of the user!

    That warning notice wouldn't meet the requirements of Reg 514.9.2 and, if a workplace, the Health & Safety (Signs & Signals) Regulations.

    The nearest relevant safety sign is ISO 7010 - W038 however, even if we accept that other symbols could be used (although I think this one might be confused with hearing loop signs), as a minimum a warning sign other than one provided on equipment according to the product standard must (legislation if in a workplace) [or shall (BS 7671 where that standard is used, but the legislation does not apply] be black on yellow triangle (with black border) with accompanying text usually black on yellow background:

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  • Discussed at JPEL 64 high level committee meeting as a possible additional warning notice in case the noise from a hand dryer scares the life out of the user!

    That warning notice wouldn't meet the requirements of Reg 514.9.2 and, if a workplace, the Health & Safety (Signs & Signals) Regulations.

    The nearest relevant safety sign is ISO 7010 - W038 however, even if we accept that other symbols could be used (although I think this one might be confused with hearing loop signs), as a minimum a warning sign other than one provided on equipment according to the product standard must (legislation if in a workplace) [or shall (BS 7671 where that standard is used, but the legislation does not apply] be black on yellow triangle (with black border) with accompanying text usually black on yellow background:

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