In the context of first aid, ISO primarily refers to the International Organization for Standardization and their standards related to safety signs and symbols, particularly the green colour used for first aid kits and related equipment.
Here's a breakdown:
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO): This is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.
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ISO Standards for Safety Signs and Symbols: ISO has established standards for safety signs and symbols, including those related to first aid. These standards aim to create a globally recognized and easily understandable visual language for safety information.
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Green Color Association: ISO uses green as the standard color for emergency and safety symbols related to first aid. This is why first aid kits are often marked with a white cross on a green background. This recognizable symbol quickly identifies the location of first aid supplies.
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Examples:
- The white cross on a green background symbol on a first aid kit.
- Emergency exit signs (also green based on ISO standards).
- Signage for eyewash stations or Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) often uses the green color and may incorporate the first aid kit symbol to indicate their medical purpose.
In short, ISO establishes standards for safety symbols including those for first aid, making first aid resources easily identifiable.
