Safety Signs - Construction Site or In a Shop - Free Printable

Let's solve the Safety Signs and Symbols Quiz step by step.

The goal is to match each safety sign or symbol with its correct description from the list at the bottom of the page.

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Step 1: Understand the symbols

We have 16 symbols in a grid (4 rows × 4 columns). Below are the symbols and their interpretations:

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#### Row 1:

1. Fire and running person
→ This indicates an emergency exit for fire.
✔ FIRE EXIT

2. Triangle with excavator
→ Shows heavy machinery in operation, often indicating heavy equipment or construction zone.
✔ HEAVY EQUIPMENT

3. Face shield icon
→ Protects the face from sparks, debris, etc.
✔ FACE SHIELD

4. Hand with glove
→ Indicates need for hand protection.
✔ HAND PROTECTION

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#### Row 2:

5. Hard hat
→ Head protection required.
✔ HARD HAT

6. Triangle with lightning bolt
→ Warning for high voltage.
✔ HIGH VOLTAGE

7. No smoking symbol (cigarette crossed out)
→ Prohibits smoking.
✔ NO SMOKING

8. High visibility vest
→ Requires wearing reflective clothing.
✔ HIGH VISIBILITY JACKETS

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#### Row 3:

9. Gas mask/respirator
→ Protection against harmful gases or particles.
✔ PROTECTIVE MASK

10. Person using harness and rope
→ Safety when working at heights.
✔ SAFETY HARNESS

11. Protective boots
→ Foot protection required.
✔ PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

12. Goggles on face
→ Eye protection needed.
✔ PROTECTIVE GOGGLES

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#### Row 4:

13. Crane lifting object
→ Warning about falling objects or overhead loads.
✔ DEBRIS FALLING

14. Overalls (coverall suit)
→ Full-body protective clothing.
✔ WEAR OVERALLS

15. Flames and fire extinguisher
→ Location of fire extinguisher.
✔ FIRE EXTINGUISHER

16. Ear muffs
→ Hearing protection required.
✔ EAR PROTECTION

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Final Answer Key (Matching each symbol):

| Symbol | Correct Label |
|--------|----------------|
| 1. Fire + Running Person | FIRE EXIT |
| 2. Excavator in triangle | HEAVY EQUIPMENT |
| 3. Face Shield | FACE SHIELD |
| 4. Hand with Glove | HAND PROTECTION |
| 5. Hard Hat | HARD HAT |
| 6. Lightning Bolt | HIGH VOLTAGE |
| 7. No Smoking | NO SMOKING |
| 8. High Visibility Vest | HIGH VISIBILITY JACKETS |
| 9. Protective Mask | PROTECTIVE MASK |
| 10. Safety Harness | SAFETY HARNESS |
| 11. Boots | PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR |
| 12. Goggles | PROTECTIVE GOGGLES |
| 13. Crane lifting load | DEBRIS FALLING |
| 14. Overalls | WEAR OVERALLS |
| 15. Flames + Fire Extinguisher | FIRE EXTINGUISHER |
| 16. Ear Muffs | EAR PROTECTION |

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How to Fill the Quiz:

Write the matching term in the blank box under each symbol.

For example:
- Under the fire and running person, write: FIRE EXIT
- Under the hard hat, write: HARD HAT
- And so on...

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✔ All 16 symbols are correctly matched.
This quiz tests recognition of common workplace safety signs and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

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