Safety Icon Library

Learn to identify the different types of safety icons, including hazard alert, prohibition, mandatory action, and proper machine use icons.

Hazard Alert Icons

This type of safety icon conveys information primarily related to the nature of a hazard. It contains a graphical depiction of the hazard drawn within a yellow equilateral triangle.  

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Breaking Wheel Hazard

Improper use may break wheel and cause serious injury or death.

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Warning Alert Symbol

A general hazard alert symbol typically followed by a written warning containing the signal word WARNING and the warning message panel.

Prohibition Icons

This type of safety icon conveys actions that should not be taken. It consists of a red circular band with a 45° diagonal red band from upper left to lower right. The icon contains a black depiction of what should not be done within the red band on a white background.  

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No Side Grinding

No side grinding. Cutting only.

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No Cutting

No cutting. Side grinding only.

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Do Not Use a Damaged Wheel

Inspect the wheel before use. Do not use if damaged.

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Do Not Use on High Speed Gas Saws 

Stationary Chop Saws only.

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Do Not Use on Angle Grinders

Do not use on Angle Grinders.

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Do Not Use on Die Grinders

Do not use on die grinders.

Mandatory Action Icons

This type of safety icon conveys actions that should be taken to avoid hazards. It consists of a white image within a solid blue or black circular icon.

Portable abrasive wheels come in a variety of shapes, sizes and appearances. Because of these limitations, some wheels may have more or fewer icons than others. Also, some icons may be grouped to convey more information in a smaller space, such as: safety glasses, hearing protection and a dust mask combined into a single icon.

ALL icons must be followed. For example, if a wheel has a safety glasses icon and a face shield icon, the face shield must be worn in addition to safety glasses.

The manufacturing process of some wheels may preclude the use of multi-color blotters and labels. In these instances, the icons will appear in two contrasting colors such as black and white.

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Read Information

Read, understand and adhere to all safety regulations provided in OSHA and ANSI B7.1, as well as in the Safety Guide provided with the wheel. Visit th...

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Read Information

Read, understand and adhere to all safety regulations provided in OSHA and ANSI B7.1, as well as in the Safety Guide provided with the wheel. Visit th...

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Use Wheel Guard

Always use a wheel guard on the machine. Never remove or modify the guard and make sure it is adjusted to properly protect the user....

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Use Wheel Guard for Non-Portable Machine.

Always use a wheel guard on the machine. Never remove or modify the guard and make sure it adjusted to properly protect the user.

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Protect Your Eyes

Always wear ANSI Z87+ approved safety goggles.  

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Protect Your Face

Always wear ANSI Z87+ approved face shield. Safety goggles should always be worn with a face shield. Do not wear a face shield alone....

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Protect Your Lungs Against Dust

Always wear NIOSH approved respirators appropriate to the conditions.

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Protect Your Hearing

Always wear EPA labeled hearing protection.

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Protect Your Eyes and Face

Always wear ANSI Z87+ approved safety goggles and face shield combined. Combined icon.

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Protect Your Eyes and Hearing

Always wear ANSI Z87+ approved safety goggles and EPA labeled hear protection. Combined icon. 

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Protect Your Eyes, Ears and Lungs

Always wear ANSI Z87+ approved safety glasses, EPA labeled hearing protection and NIOSH approved respirators. Combined icon.

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Protect Your Hands

Always wear safety gloves.

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Match Diameter

Use matched diameter, relieved flanges.

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Cutting Only

Cutting only

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Side Grinding Only

Side grinding only

Proper Use Icons

This type of icon is designed to illustrate both the proper angle of use and the proper machine to be used.

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Type 27 Grinding Wheel

Proper use icon for a Type 27 grinding wheel. Guarded angle grinder with auxiliary handle used at ~30 degrees.

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Type 28 Grinding Wheel

Proper use icon for a Type 28 grinding wheel. Guarded angle grinder with auxiliary handle used at ~15 degrees.

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Type 27/42 and Type 1/41 Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Type 27/42 and Type 1/41 cutting wheel. Guarded angle grinder with auxiliary handle used at 90 degrees. Never bend, twist o...

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Type 1/41 Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Type 1/41 cutting wheel wheel. Guarded, in-line, pneumatic cutoff tool used at 90 degrees. Never bend, twist or jam...

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Type 6 or 11 Grinding Wheel

Proper use icon for a Type 6 or 11 grinding wheel. Angle grinder showing cup wheel guard with auxiliary handle.

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Chop Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Chop Saw cutting wheel. Fixed plane of rotation and fixed workpiece.

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High Speed Gas Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a High Speed Gas Saw cutting wheel.

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High-Speed Fixed-Rail Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a High-Speed Fixed-Rail Saw cutting wheel.

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Walk Behind Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Walk Behind Saw cutting wheel.

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Circular Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Circular Saw cutting wheel.

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Stationary Chop Stroke Saw Cutting Wheel

Proper use icon for a Stationary Chop Stroke Saw cutting wheel.