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What it regulates
Governs signs, colours and communications used to warn of risks and guide safety actions at work.
Who it applies to
Employers and workplaces within Article 1. Traffic signs and hazardous-product labelling are subject to the exclusions and exceptions set out in that article.
Key provisions
Provide signs meeting the annex requirements where the risk assessment establishes that they are needed.
Article 3Signs complement collective protection and training; they do not replace them.
Article 4Provide information and training on the meaning of signs and the behaviour they require.
Article 5History and versions
Initial publication: 23/04/1997 · Initial entry into force: 13/05/1997
BOE-A-1997-8668Royal Decree 598/2015 amended Article 1 and Annexes III and VII. The amendment was published on 4 July 2015 and took effect on 5 July.
All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/04/1997 | 13/05/1997 | BOE-A-1997-8668 | preambulo, Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Transitional provision sole, Repealing provision sole, Final provision first, Final provision second, firma, Annex I, Annex II, Annex III, Annex IV, Annex V, Annex VI, Annex VII |
| 04/07/2015 | 05/07/2015 | BOE-A-2015-7458 | Article 1, Annex III, Annex VII |
Official BOE legal relationships
Earlier references (4)
- Repeals · BOE-A-1986-18099
- Transposes · DOUE-L-1992-81448
- Official relationship · BOE-A-1995-24292
- Cites · BOE-A-1997-1853
Subsequent references (1)
- Amended by · BOE-A-2015-7458
