ISO 3864
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3864 specifies international standard
s for safety symbols. These labels are graphical, to overcome language barrier
s.
The corresponding American standard is ANSI
Z535
, which is incompatible with the ISO standard.
ANSI standard ANSI Z535.6-2006 defines an optional accompanying text in one or more languages.
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
3864 specifies international standard
International standard
International standards are standards developed by international standards organizations. International standards are available for consideration and use, worldwide...
s for safety symbols. These labels are graphical, to overcome language barrier
Language barrier
Language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to indicate the difficulties faced when people who have no language in common attempt to communicate with each other...
s.
The corresponding American standard is ANSI
American National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organization also coordinates U.S. standards with international...
Z535
ANSI Z535
ANSI Z535 is an American standard published by NEMA the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute...
, which is incompatible with the ISO standard.
ANSI standard ANSI Z535.6-2006 defines an optional accompanying text in one or more languages.