Biological Hazard Warning Sign is an ISO 7010 warning sign, reference code W009 ("Biological hazard"). It warns of a biological hazard (infectious agents, biological samples, contaminated waste). Available in aluminium, in 3 sizes from triangle (side 140 mm) to triangle (side 580 mm). Technical specifications Product type warning sign Reference code ISO 7010 W009 — "Biological hazard" Meaning Warns of a biological hazard (infectious agents, biological samples, contaminated waste) Standards / regulation EN ISO 7010 (registered safety signs) · ISO 3864-1 (design principles: shape and colour) · Directive 92/58/EEC · D.Lgs. 81/2008 Annex XXV (Italy) Shape and colours equilateral triangle, yellow background (RAL 1023), black border and black pictogram Materials available aluminium 0.5–1 mm, indoor/outdoor, made in Italy Sizes available triangle (side 140 mm); triangle (side 350 mm); triangle (side 580 mm) Mounting wall mounting: screws, rivets or double-sided tape Indoor / outdoor indoor and outdoor Photoluminescent version not available for this sign Origin aluminium versions made in Italy Brand StoreForSigns Where to install it At the entrance of laboratories and clinical areas On containers and storage areas for biological waste On refrigerators and cabinets holding biological samples Which size for which viewing distance? Italian regulations (D.Lgs. 81/2008, Annex XXV, point 1.3) give a practical rule for sign size: A ≥ L² / 2000, where A is the sign area in m² and L the maximum viewing distance in metres (valid up to 50 m). Applied to the formats of this sign: Format Maximum viewing distance triangle (side 140 mm) 4.1 m triangle (side 350 mm) 10.3 m triangle (side 580 mm) 17.1 m Materials Aluminium: 0.5–1 mm aluminium sheet (thickness depends on the format), printed with solvent-based inks for resistance to weathering, finished with a polyurethane protective varnish and a transparent protective coating. For indoor and outdoor use. Made in Italy under an ISO 9001 quality system. Fixing: screws, rivets or double-sided tape. Regulatory context In the European Union, workplace safety signs are governed by Directive 92/58/EEC, transposed in Italy by Legislative Decree 81/2008 (Title V and Annex XXV) and in the UK by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. The pictograms follow EN ISO 7010, the harmonised standard for registered safety signs, and the shape and colour rules of ISO 3864-1. The employer selects and positions signs on the basis of the risk assessment; a safety sign complements, and never replaces, technical and organisational protective measures. Frequently asked questions What does the Biological Hazard Warning Sign mean? It warns of a biological hazard (infectious agents, biological samples, contaminated waste). Is the Biological Hazard Warning Sign compliant with ISO 7010? Yes. The pictogram is the registered ISO 7010 symbol W009 and the sign uses the shape and colours of ISO 3864-1. Is this sign mandatory? Safety signs are required wherever the risk assessment shows a residual risk that workers must be informed about (Directive 92/58/EEC, D.Lgs. 81/2008 art. 163). The employer decides where the sign is needed; the sign itself does not replace protective measures. Aluminium, rigid PVC or adhesive PVC: which should I choose? Aluminium for outdoor use, harsh environments and long service life; rigid PVC for indoor walls, doors and machines where a light, economical panel is enough; adhesive PVC for smooth surfaces such as machine guards, cabinets and glass. Which size should I order? Use the rule A ≥ L²/2000 (sign area in m², viewing distance in m): the table above gives the maximum reading distance for each format of this sign. Delivery and minimum order StoreForSigns ships free across the EU and the UK with no minimum order quantity; B2B customers can order a single sign. See the full range in the ISO 7010 warning signs collection.
