Are security signs still used?

According to the 2006 edition of the Guidelines for Safety Management of Certified Safety Engineers (P32), special labor protection equipment must possess \"three certificates\" and \"one mark\", namely a production license, a product qualification certificate, a safety assessment certificate, and a safety mark.

It is certainly necessary. Notice on the Issuance of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Safety Marks for Special Types of Labor Protective Equipment. To the Work Safety Supervision Bureaus of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, as well as to the provincial-level coal mine safety inspection agencies: In order to implement the management of safety marks for special types of labor protective equipment and to ensure the occupational safety and health of workers, the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Safety Marks for Special Types of Labor Protective Equipment have been formulated in accordance with the Provisions on the Supervision and Management of Labor Protective Equipment (Order No. 1 issued by the General Administration of Work Safety). These rules are now issued to you; please ensure their thorough implementation. October 13, 2005 – Implementing Rules for Safety Marks on Special Labor Protection Equipment These implementing rules are formulated in accordance with the Provisions on the Supervision and Management of Labor Protection Equipment, in order to enforce the management of safety marks on special labor protection equipment and to ensure the occupational safety and health of workers. 　　1. These implementation rules apply to the application, review, inspection, issuance, use, and management of safety marks for special labor protection equipment (the list of special labor protection equipment is provided in Annex 1). 　　II. The safety mark for special labor protection equipment is a certificate that confirms the safety and protective properties of such equipment meet **standards and industry standards, thereby permitting production and operation units to issue and use this type of labor protection equipment. 　　The safety mark for special labor protection equipment consists of two parts: the certificate for the safety mark of special labor protection equipment and the marking itself. 　　The safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment is issued by the **General Administration of Work Safety**, and is stamped with the seal of the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment. 　　The safety mark for special labor protection equipment consists of a graphic and a safety mark number for such equipment (see Annex 2). 　　Products that have obtained the safety mark for special labor protection equipment shall be fitted with such a mark in a prominent position on the product, and the marking must be secure and durable. 　　III. The **General Administration of Work Safety exercises unified supervision and management over the safety marks for special labor protection equipment. 　　Provincial work safety supervision and management departments are responsible for supervising and managing the use of safety labels on special labor protection equipment within their respective administrative regions. 　　The coal mine safety supervision agency oversees the use of safety labels for special labor protection equipment in coal mining enterprises within its supervision area. 　　IV. The acceptance, issuance, and daily management of safety marks for special labor protection equipment are the responsibility of the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment, located at the China Academy of Work Safety, which is also accountable for the safety marks issued for such equipment. 　　V. Production units applying for the safety mark for special labor protection equipment (hereinafter referred to as applying units) shall meet the following conditions: (1) Possess a business license issued by the administrative department for industry and commerce ； 　　(II) Possess production facilities and technical capabilities sufficient to meet production needs ； 　　(III) Production equipment capable of ensuring the safety and protective performance of the products ； 　　(IV) Testing and inspection equipment capable of meeting the requirements for product safety protection performance ； 　　(5) Possess a comprehensive quality assurance system ； 　　(VI) Possession of product standards and relevant technical documents ； 　　( VII ) Its products meet **standard or industry standard requirements ； 　　(8) Other conditions stipulated by laws and regulations. 　　VI. The applying entity shall conduct a self-inspection in accordance with the conditions specified in Article 5 of these implementation rules. If it meets the requirements, it shall fill out the \"Application Form for Safety Marking of Special Labor Protection Equipment\" (see Attachment 3), attach the relevant documents, and submit them to the Management Center for Safety Marking of Special Labor Protection Equipment. 　　VII. The Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment shall complete the preliminary review within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application materials. If the requirements are met, a notice of acceptance will be issued to the applying entity ； For those that do not meet the requirements, the applying entity is informed to resubmit or supplement the application materials as required. 　　VIII. The Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment organizes reviewers to conduct a technical review of the application materials that have passed the preliminary review, and prepares a technical review report. The technical review is completed within 10 working days. 　　If the technical review is successful, the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment will confirm and archive the relevant technical documents, and issue a notice for on-site evaluation ； If the technical review is unsuccessful, a notice for rectification is issued to the applying entity. The applicant shall complete the necessary corrections within 30 days from the date of receiving the notice requiring such corrections. If the corrections are not completed by that deadline, or if the items still fail the re-inspection after the corrections, the application for a safety label for these special types of labor protection equipment will be rejected. 　　IX. If the technical review is successful, the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment will organize reviewers to conduct on-site evaluations of the applicant’s qualifications, technical capabilities, production equipment, testing and inspection equipment, and management system, and submit an on-site evaluation report. 　　The on-site evaluation is under the responsibility of the team leader. In principle, the evaluation team shall complete the evaluation within 10 working days from the date it receives the on-site evaluation assignment issued by the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protective Equipment. The review panel usually consists of 2-3 members ； The review process usually takes 2-3 days. 　　The provincial work safety supervision and management department may assign an inspector to supervise the on-site evaluation. 　　10. The on-site evaluators shall seal the samples in accordance with the relevant requirements for sampling safety marks of special labor protection equipment, and fill out the sampling form for safety marks of special labor protection equipment. The applying entity shall send the sealed samples to the entrusted safety production testing and inspection institution within 5 days from the date of sample sealing. 　　11. The inspection of safety marks for special labor protection equipment is carried out by safety inspection agencies for work safety, authorized by the **General Administration for Work Safety, upon commission from the Management Center for Safety Marks of Special Labor Protection Equipment. 　　Safety production testing and inspection agencies responsible for testing the safety labels of special labor protection equipment must conduct inspections in strict accordance with relevant national standards, industry standards, and testing specifications, and assume responsibility for the inspection reports they issue. 　　12. The Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment shall complete a comprehensive review within 5 working days from the date it receives the on-site audit report (including the rectification report) and the inspection report. For those that pass the comprehensive review, a safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment is issued, permitting the use of such safety mark on the product, and this is announced publicly. 　　The validity period of the safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment is 4 years. 　　13. For special labor protection equipment for which the application for a safety mark has been terminated, the interval between the date of termination of such application and the submission of a new application for a safety mark must be no less than 90 days. 　　14. The applying entity shall bear the costs associated with applying for the safety mark for special labor protection equipment. 　　15. The Management Center for Safety Marks of Special Labor Protection Equipment conducts an audit once a year of the production units that have obtained such safety marks. 　　16. For products that have obtained the safety mark for special labor protection equipment, the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment may entrust safety production testing and inspection institutions authorized by the **General Administration of Work Safety to conduct irregular inspections of the safety performance of such equipment. 　　17. Production units shall apply for renewal procedures in accordance with the established procedures 90 days prior to the expiration of the safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment. 　　18. If the product name or model of a product manufactured by a production unit changes during the valid period of the safety label for special labor protection equipment, an application for reissuance of the label must be submitted in accordance with the established procedures ； If there are changes to archival information such as the name of the production unit, the legal representative, or the mailing address, procedures for making such changes must be carried out. 　　19. During the validity period of the safety mark for special labor protection equipment, its use shall be suspended under any of the following circumstances: (1) The safety and protective performance of the special labor protection equipment fails to remain stable and up to standard ； 　　(II) The current production situation has changed, resulting in failure to meet the production requirements. 　　20. Production units whose safety marks for special labor protection equipment have been suspended must complete the necessary rectifications within 90 days. Those that pass the re-inspection after making corrections may have their safety marks for special labor protection equipment reinstated. 　　21. In any of the following circumstances, the safety mark for special labor protection equipment shall be revoked and announced: (1) The validity period of the certificate for the safety mark of special labor protection equipment has expired, and the manufacturing unit has failed to submit an application for renewal in accordance with the requirements of these measures ； 　　(II) Engaging in fraud to obtain safety marks for special labor protection equipment ； 　　(III) Refusing to undergo re-inspection upon the expiration of the rectification period or failing the re-inspection ； 　　(IV) The production unit has had its business license revoked or cancelled ； 　　(5) Special labor protection equipment that no longer meets relevant technical standards ； 　　(VI) **Those that have been explicitly ordered to be phased out or prohibited from use** ； 　　(7) The production unit refuses to accept supervision and inspection ； 　　(8) Transferring, selling, or illegally using safety marks for special labor protection equipment ； 　　(IX) Production safety accidents caused by the failure to maintain the stable and qualified safety protection performance of special labor protective equipment ； 　　(10) Those that are produced without authorization during the period when the safety mark for special labor protection equipment is suspended from use ； 　　(11) Failing to undergo the annual audit as required or failing the annual audit ； 　　(12) Other circumstances under which the safety mark for special labor protection equipment should be revoked. 　　22. For special labor protection equipment whose safety marks have been revoked, the interval between submitting another application for such safety marks must be no less than 180 days; in the case of violations specified in items (2) and (8) of Article 21, the interval must be no less than 2 years. 　　23. Safety production inspection and testing agencies shall be punished in accordance with relevant regulations if they fall under any of the following circumstances: (1) Failing to conduct inspections in compliance with current **standards, industry standards, and relevant regulations; (2) Falsifying inspection results or issuing false certificates; (3) Providing incorrect inspection results that cause losses or significant negative consequences ； 　　(IV) Unreasonably delaying or refusing to carry out inspection work ； 　　(5) Subcontracting inspection tasks to inspection agencies that lack the qualifications or authorization ； 　　(VI) When inspection personnel engage in fraud or unjustly make things difficult for the inspected entity ； 　　(7) The inspection was unfair. 　　24. If the applying entity provides fake inspection samples or replaces the sealed samples that have been collected without authorization, the application for a safety mark for special labor protection equipment shall be rejected, and such entity shall not be allowed to submit another application for such a safety mark within 2 years. 　　25. Reviewers shall strictly abide by the discipline for on-site reviews: (1) Adhere to principles, seek truth from facts, and conduct reviews and collect evidence in strict accordance with the on-site review guidelines and the requirements outlined in the task statement ； 　　(II) Respect the intellectual property rights of production entities and keep confidential the technical secrets involved in the evaluation process ； 　　(III) Maintain integrity and self-discipline, and refrain from providing guidance or advice that could undermine the fairness of the evaluation. 　　26. If the staff at the Safety Mark Management Center for Special Labor Protection Equipment fail to issue safety marks for such equipment in accordance with regulations, or if its evaluators abuse their powers or engage in fraud during the evaluation process, they shall be dealt with in accordance with **relevant regulations. 　　27. Complaints regarding safety labels for special labor protection equipment are handled by the departments in charge of work safety supervision and management ； Complaints and disputes are handled by the Management Center for Safety Marks of Special Labor Protection Equipment. 　　28. The issuance of safety mark certificates for imported special labor protection equipment is carried out in two ways: management based on the validity period and management based on import batches. 　　(1) If the applicant is a product manufacturer and passes the review in accordance with the procedures specified in these measures, it shall obtain a safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment ； 　　(II) If the applying entity is a domestic agent, importer, or another type of organization, and passes the technical review and inspection, it will be issued a safety mark certificate for special labor protection equipment corresponding to the imported batch. 　　29. The approval procedures for imported general labor protection equipment shall be handled in accordance with the provisions mentioned above. 　　30. These implementation rules shall come into force as of the date of promulgation. As of April 1, 2006, special labor protection equipment purchased by production and business units must be products that have obtained the safety mark for such equipment. 　　Attachments: 1. Catalog of special labor protection equipment 　　　　　2. Safety labels for special labor protection equipment and explanations regarding these labels 　　　　　3. Application form for safety labels for special labor protection equipment

Of course it is necessary – in fact, it is extremely necessary. It serves as a warning and a reminder. A safety sign is defined as a mark composed of safety colors, geometric shapes, and graphic symbols, used to convey specific safety information. The purpose of safety signs is to draw people’s attention to unsafe factors and prevent accidents. Safety signs are divided into four categories: prohibition signs, warning signs, instruction signs, and guidance signs. 　　**Standard GB2894－82 \"Safety Signs\" specifies in detail the dimensions of safety signs, the color of the background, methods of production, locations for installation, inspection and maintenance, as well as the geometric shapes of various types of safety signs, the number of signs, the colors of the graphics, and any supplementary signs. The textual description of safety signs must be used in conjunction with the safety signs themselves. The supplementary mark should be located below the geometric shape of the safety mark, with the text available in both horizontal and vertical formats. 　　The geometric shape of the prohibition sign is a circle with slashes; the background of the shape is white, the circle and slashes are red, and the symbol itself is black. There are 16 types of prohibition signs, including no open flames, no smoking, no use of water to extinguish fires, no entry, no placement of flammable materials, no carrying of fire sources, no starting the device, no rotation during maintenance, no refueling while in operation, no crossing, no riding, no climbing, no drinking, no setting up ladders, no entry, and no staying. 　　The geometric shape of the warning sign is a triangle; the background of the shape is yellow, while the triangle’s borders and the symbol itself are black. Warning signs include: Beware of safety hazards, Beware of fire, Beware of explosion, Beware of corrosion, Beware of toxicity, Beware of electric shock, Beware of mechanical injuries, Beware of hand injuries, Beware of hanging objects, Beware of punctures to the feet, Beware of falling objects, Beware of falls, Beware of vehicles, Beware of arc flashes, Beware of roof collapses, Beware of gas, Beware of landslides, Beware of pits, Beware of high levels of radiation, Beware of fissionable materials, Beware of lasers. 23 items such as beware of microwaves, beware of slips, etc. Instruction flags are markers that remind people of the rules that must be followed. The geometric shape is circular, the background is blue, and the graphic symbol is white. The instruction signs include 8 types: protective glasses must be worn, a gas mask must be worn, a safety helmet must be worn, ear protection must be worn, protective gloves must be worn, protective boots must be worn, a seat belt must be worn, and protective clothing must be worn. 　　A guide sign is a safety sign that indicates the target direction. The geometric shape is rectangular, and depending on the ratio of its long and short sides, it is divided into two categories: general warning signs and warning signs for fire-fighting equipment. The background of the indicator symbol is green, with the graphic symbols and text in white. Common warning signs include emergency exits and safety passages, while fire-related warning signs include the fire alarm, fire emergency phone number, underground fire hydrants, above-ground fire hydrants, fire hoses, fire extinguishers, and fire pump connectors – a total of 7 items

Was LA used to replace the previous QS? I asked many manufacturers, and they all said that QS is no longer used; only LA is used now

“Implementation Rules for Safety Marks of Special Labor Protection Equipment” LA: 1. This mark takes the shape of an ancient shield, symbolizing protection. II. The letters “LA” are used in the center of the shield to represent “labor safety”.

On the shelves of supermarkets, on the packaging of foods such as rice, flour, edible vegetable oil, and soy sauce, there is a prominent blue \"QS\" mark. Foods bearing this mark indicate that their quality and safety are guaranteed, allowing consumers to eat them with confidence； On household appliances such as refrigerators, televisions, air conditioners, and microwave ovens, the “CCC” mark can also be seen everywhere. The presence of this mark indicates that the appliance can be used safely, and household appliances sold on the market must undergo CCC certification and bear this mark. Starting from April 1 next year, special personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, safety belts, dust masks, and safety nets will also be subject to a certification system similar to those of “QS” and “CCC”. Only those special personal protective equipment that are equipped with the “LA” safety mark (as shown in the image) can be sold on the market, and only they can be purchased by businesses for distribution to workers for use. “The “LA” safety mark will serve as proof that the safety and protective properties of such special personal protective equipment meet **standards and industry standards, thereby permitting production and operation units to issue and use such protective equipment. Recently, the \"Implementation Rules for Safety Marks of Special Labor Protection Equipment\" issued by the **General Administration of Work Safety** provided detailed regulations on the application, review, inspection, issuance, use, and management of safety marks for such equipment, and these rules have now come into effect. The Implementing Rules stipulate that, as of April 1, 2006, “the special labor protection equipment purchased by production and business units must be products that have obtained the safety mark for special labor protection equipment.” Earlier on, the **Ministry of Work Safety issued the ‘Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Labor Protection Equipment’, which, in the form of departmental rules, stipulates that special labor protection equipment must be subject to safety mark regulations. It specifies that special labor protection equipment produced by enterprises manufacturing such equipment must obtain a safety mark” ； Provisions are in place for both the procurement and usage stages, stipulating that \"production and business operations entities shall not purchase or use special labor protection equipment without safety markings,\" and that \"the special labor protection equipment purchased must be inspected and approved by the entity’s safety production technical department or management staff.\" This regulation came into effect on September 1 this year. “Compared with the management of safety labels for special labor protection equipment, as well as the ‘QS’ food quality and safety management system and the ‘CCC’ certification system, there are still some differences. The ‘QS’ management system and the ‘CCC’ system impose restrictions and regulations on products only during the production and sales stages; since the end-users are ordinary people, no such restrictions can be imposed during the purchase and use stages. The safety marking management system for special labor protection equipment not only sets clear rules regarding the production and sale of such equipment by enterprises, but also provides specific and detailed guidelines for the procurement, distribution, and use of these devices, something that the previous two systems do not cover. ”An expert in the testing of special protective equipment for work gave the following assessment of this management system: “In fact, it adds two layers of security to the management of such protective equipment; the ultimate goal is to ensure that these devices can truly fulfill their intended role and safeguard the safety and health of workers in dangerous situations.” ” Personal protective equipment is regarded as an important barrier for ensuring the health and safety of workers. In particular, special types of personal protective equipment, such as safety belts and gas masks, have a direct impact on people’s lives; any issues with their quality or improper use can put workers’ health and even their lives at risk. Various personal injury accidents caused by substandard quality of personal protective equipment or improper use of it are frequently reported in the media, and the market for such equipment is often filled with products of poor quality. According to statistics from relevant departments, accidents of various types caused by a lack of protective equipment or substandard equipment account for about 15% of the total number of accidents nationwide. On October 22, two workers cleaning the glass facade of the Yinqiao Building in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, fell accidentally from the 26th floor and died on the spot. Witnesses said that it was the breakage of one of the people’s working rope that caused him to fall; since his safety rope was tied to that of another person, both ended up falling together. In the third quarter of this year, the Shanghai Quality Inspection Bureau conducted supervised random inspections on two types of special protective shoes produced and sold in the city: safety shoes that protect the toes and electric-insulating leather shoes. Of the 40 safety shoe products inspected, only 27 passed the tests, resulting in a pass rate of 67.5%.