Directive 92/58/EEC

Directive 92/58/EEC
European Union directive
TitleCOUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs at work (ninth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)
Made byCouncil
Journal referenceL 245, 26 August 1992, pp. 23–42
History
Date made24 June 1992
Entry into force22 July 1992
Other legislation
ReplacesDirective 77/576/EEC
Amended by
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1243
  • Directive 2014/27
Substantially amended
An exit sign designed in accordance with the Directive

The Directive 92/58/EEC specifies the minimum requirements for safety signs within the European Union.[1] It superseded the Directive 77/576/EEC.[1] While not being replaced by the standard ISO 7010, both signage systems can be used.[2] This directive does not apply to signage used for controlling roadway, railway, waterway or air transportation.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Council Directive 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs at work (ninth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)". Official Journal of the European Communities. 35: 23–42. 26 August 1992. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. ^ Non-binding guidelines regarding Directive 92/58/EEC : safety and/or health signs at work (European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion ed.). Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. November 2022. ISBN 978-92-76-43370-5. Retrieved 22 August 2023.