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Ministry of Civil Affairs
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
December 12, 2019
Implementation date
December 12, 2019
Scope
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MZ/T 131-2019 — This standard specifies the basic requirements, design requirements, settings and installation, management and maintenance of the common graphic symbols and signs for the elderly care service. This standard applies to places providing aged care services.
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National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.080.99
- Classification
- A 20
Issued by: Ministry of Civil Affairs
Contents
- Foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and Definitions
- 4 Basic requirements
- 5 Design requirements
- 6 Setup and installation
- 7 Management and maintenance
- Appendix A (informative) Graphic symbols and signs commonly used in aged care services
Foreword
This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard was proposed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee for Social Welfare Services Standardization (SAC/TC 315).
This standard was drafted. Suzhou Social Welfare Institute, Social Welfare Center of Ministry of Civil Affairs, Beijing First Social Welfare Institute, Tianjin Lao People's Home, Social Welfare Home in Jian'ou District, Nanjing, Social Welfare Home in Weifang, Shandong, Ningxia Senior Service Center, Guangxi Social Welfare Home.
1 Scope
This standard specifies the basic requirements, design requirements, settings and installation, management and maintenance of the common graphic symbols and signs for the elderly care service.
This standard applies to places providing aged care services.
2 Normative references
The following documents are essential for the application of this document. For dated references, only the dated version applies to this document.
For undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.
GB/T 2893.1 Graphical symbols. Safety colors and safety signs. Part 1. Design principles for safety signs and safety marks GB 2894 safety signs and guidelines for their use GB 5768.2 Road traffic signs and markings. Part 2. Road traffic signs GB/T 10001.1 Public information graphic symbols Part 1. General symbols GB/T 10001.2 Public information graphic symbols for signs Part 2. Tourism and leisure symbols GB/T 10001.4 Public information graphic symbols for signs-Part 4. Sports and fitness symbols GB/T 10001.6 Public information graphic symbols for signs-Part 6. Healthcare symbols GB/T 10001.9 Public information graphic symbols for signs-Part 9. Symbols for barrier-free facilities GB 13495.1 Fire safety signs. Part 1. Signs GB/T 15566.1 Principles and requirements for setting up public information-oriented systems. Part 1. General GB/T 16903.1 Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols by signs. Part 1. Design principles for public information graphical symbols GB/T 20501.1 Design principles and requirements for guiding elements of public information-oriented systems Part 1. General GB/T 20501.2 (-2013) Design principles and requirements for guiding elements of public information guidance systems. Part 2. Location signs GB/T 20501.3 Design principles and requirements for guiding elements of public information guidance systems-Part 3. Schematic plan GB/T 20501.6 Design principles and requirements for guiding elements of public information guidance systems-Part 6. Guiding signs GB/T 20501.7 Design principles and requirements for guiding elements of public information guidance systems-Part 7. Information index signs GB/T 31521 General requirements for public information signs, materials, construction and electrical installations
3 Terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
Symbol
A visual image that expresses a certain thing or concept with simplified features.
[GB/T 15565.1-2008, definition 2.3] 3.2 Graphical symbol with graphics as the main feature, information transmission does not depend on language symbols.
[GB/T 15565.1-2008, definition 2.5] 3.3 Public information graphical symbol Graphic symbols that convey information to the public and can be understood without professional training or training.
[GB/T 15565.1-2008, definition 2.5.14.1] 3.4 Sign A visual image that conveys specific information by a combination of symbols, text, colors, and geometric shapes (or borders).
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 2.1.1] 3.5 Graphical sign A mark formed by a combination of graphic symbols, colors, geometric shapes (or borders), etc.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 2.1.2] 3.6 Public information graphical sign Graphical signs conveying information on public places, public facilities and service functions.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 2.1.10] 3.7 Letter sign A rectangular logo formed by a combination of text, color, or border.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 2.1.3] 3.8 Safety colour Colors that convey the meaning of safety information, including four colors. red, blue, yellow, and green.
[GB 2893-2008, definition 3.1] 3.9 Safety sign A symbol that is formed by a combination of a safety symbol, a safety color, a safety shape, etc., and conveys specific safety information.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 2.1.12] 3.10 Location sign A public information graphic sign formed by a graphic sign and a text sign to indicate the location of a service facility or service function.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 3.2.1] 3.11 Direction sign A public information graphic formed by a combination of graphic signs and/or text signs and arrow symbols to indicate the route to the intended destination Sign.
[GB/T 15565.2-2008, definition 3.2.2]
4 Basic requirements
4.1 Public information graphic symbols used in elderly care services shall comply with GB/T 10001.1, GB/T 10001.2, GB/T 10001.4, GB/T 10001.6, GB/T 10001.9 requirements. Refer to Table A.1 in Appendix A for common public information graphic symbols of old-age services.
4.2 The safety signs used in elderly care services shall meet the requirements of GB 2894 and GB 13495.1. See the attached safety signs for elderly care services Record A in Table A.2.
4.3 Road traffic signs used for traffic guidance shall meet the requirements of GB 5768.2. Refer to Appendix A for common road traffic signs for elderly services
Table A.3.
4.4 The text signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 6 of GB/T 20501.2-2013. The text signs commonly used in aged care services are shown in Table A.4 in Appendix A.
4.5 Other floor numbers, house numbers, floor plans, guide signs, etc., which are related to old-age services, can be designed by themselves and should comply with GB/T 20501.1, the requirements of GB/T 20501.2, GB/T 20501.3 and GB/T 20501.6.
5 Design requirements
5.1 Dimensions
5.1.1 The size of public information graphic symbols shall meet the requirements of GB/T 16903.1.
5.1.2 The dimensions of signs such as prohibition, warning and instruction in safety signs shall meet the requirements of GB 2894, and the dimensions of fire safety signs shall conform to Meet the requirements of GB 13495.1.
5.1.3 Location signs, floor plans, guidance signs and information index signs formed by public information graphics it shall meet the requirements of GB/T 20501.1, GB/T 20501.2, GB/T 20501.3, GB/T 20501.6 and GB/T 20501.7.
5.2 Color
5.2.1 The color of public information graphic signs and text signs (floor number, internal department brand, etc.) should have sufficient contrast, and the graphic symbol the number and text are clear and legible, and the red, blue, yellow, and green safety colors specified in the safety signs should be avoided.
5.2.2 The color of safety signs shall meet the requirements of GB/T 2893.1 and GB 2894.
5.2.3 The color of road traffic signs shall meet the requirements of GB 5768.2.
5.3 Text
5.3.1 If graphic symbols or signs need to be accompanied by text explanations or additional information, the text should be below or to the side.
5.3.2 The text shall use simplified Chinese characters.
5.3.3 The size of the text should take full account of the identification needs of the elderly.
5.4 Material
5.4.1 According to the requirements of GB/T 31521, according to the requirements of different installation sites, public information signs should be selected to be sturdy, waterproof, moisture-proof, Anti-corrosion, fire-proof, wear-resistant, wind-resistant environmentally friendly materials.
5.4.2 The material of the signboard shall be good in appearance and the structure shall not be damaged during the period of use.
5.4.3 In areas affected by wind pressure, signs shall be made of wind-proof materials.
5.4.4 The signs used outdoors should be made of materials that are resistant to ultraviolet radiation and rust.
6 Setup and installation
6.1 Settings
6.1.1 Public information signs shall be placed in, but not limited to, public areas, office areas, medical areas, residential areas for the elderly, Areas of human activity, storage and operation, and should meet the requirements of GB/T 15566.1.
6.1.2 Safety signs shall be placed in public areas, office areas, medical areas, residential areas for the elderly, living areas for the elderly, etc.
Moving area, storage and operation area.
6.2 Installation
6.2.1 The installation of safety signs shall meet the requirements of GB 2894.
6.2.2 The installation height of hanging and attached signs shall meet the requirements of GB/T 15566.1.
6.2.3 The sign installation shall be firm, sturdy and safe.
7 Management and maintenance
7.1 Mark management specifications should be established to clearly manage maintenance personnel.
7.2 The signs should be cleaned regularly to keep the graphic symbols and text clear and complete.
7.3 The signs should be checked regularly, if they are found to be damaged or unclear, they should be repaired or replaced in time.
Appendix A
(Informative appendix) Graphic symbols and signs commonly used in elderly care services
Table A.1 shows the common public information graphic symbols for old age services
Table A.2 shows the common safety signs of elderly care services.
Table A.3 shows common road traffic signs for elderly services
Table A.4 shows the common text signs for old age services
Table A.1 Common public information graphic symbols for elderly care services (hereinafter referred to as graphic symbols)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
1 Entrance
Indicate the entrance position or indicate the way in GB/T 10001.1-2012 (002)
2 Exit
Indicate exit location or indicate exit GB/T 10001.1-2012 (003)
3 Stairs
Represents a staircase or its position shared GB/T 10001.1-2012 (007)
4 Lift
Represents a public elevator or its location GB/T 10001.1-2012 (013)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source 5 male Indicates the location of male-only facilities, such as men's toilets Office, men's bathroom, etc.
GB/T 10001.1-2012 (015) 6 female Indicates the location of female-only facilities, such as women's toilets Office, women's bathroom, etc.
GB/T 10001.1-2012 (016)
7 Supermarket
Indicates a place for shopping GB/T 10001.1-2012 (033)
8 Hospital
Standing Medical Representing The Treatment And Care Of A Patient Service place or location GB/T 10001.1-2012 (035)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
9 Checkout
Place of settlement
GB/T 10001.1-2012 (047) Formalities Reception Indicating procedures or providing hospitality services place GB/T 10001.1-2012 (060) 11 meeting rooms Indicates the place or location where the meeting is held GB/T 10001.1-2012 (061)
12 Catering
Represents a catering or catering establishment GB/T 10001.1-2012 (063)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
13 Tea
Places for drinking tea and other beverages GB/T 10001.1-2012 (068)
14 Haircut; Beauty
Indicates a place where haircuts and beauty services are provided GB/T 10001.1-2012 (071)
15 Bath
Indicates a place, location, or service for bathing facilities Services, such as bath centers GB/T 10001.1-2012 (072)
16 Information services
A place where various information is provided GB/T 10001.1-2012 (074)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
17 Inquiries
Indicates a place where consulting services are provided GB/T 10001.1-2012 (075)
18 Parking Lot
Indicates a place or location where a motor vehicle is parked, such as parking lot GB/T 10001.1-2012 (078)
19 Network Services
Represents or provides network services Place or location GB/T 10001.1-2012 (083)
20 Image acquisition area
Represents the image acquisition area or position GB/T 10001.1-2012 (085)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
21 Waste bin
Indicates that the place is for people to throw away waste GB/T 10001.1-2012 (095)
22 Keep quiet
Instructing the public to keep quiet GB/T 10001.1-2012 (099) Do not discard Indicates that waste is not allowed to be discarded there GB/T 10001.1-2012 (113)
24 Laundry
Indicates the provision of washing services or premises GB/T 10001.2-2006 (08)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
25 Shower
Indicates a place where only shower facilities are provided GB/T 10001.2-2006 (10)
26 Chess and cards
Provides services for chess and card entertainment or games or place GB/T 10001.2-2006 (18)
27 Fitness
Sports that indicate fitness competitions, recreation, or training place GB/T 10001.4-2009 (61)
28 Outpatient
Indicate the place of outpatient consultation GB/T 10001.6-2006 (02)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
29 Pharmacies
Indicates a place to buy or receive medicines GB/T 10001.6-2006 (04)
30 Internal medicine
Place where medical disease consultation was performed GB/T 10001.6-2006 (06)
31 Traditional Chinese Medicine
A place where a disease of a Chinese medicine department is visited GB/T 10001.6-2006 (26)
32 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Indicates a place for rehabilitation GB/T 10001.6-2006 (29)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
33 Radiology
Indicate the place where radiation inspection is performed GB/T 10001.6-2006 (32)
34 Ultrasound Department
Indicates the place where ultrasound examination is performed GB/T 10001.6-2006 (33)
35 ECG room
Indicates the place where the electrocardiogram is performed GB/T 10001.6-2006 (34)
36 Inspection Division
Indicates the place where laboratory tests are performed GB/T 10001.6-2006 (37)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
37 Medical Records Room
Indicate the place where medical records are stored and searched GB/T 10001.6-2006 (42)
38 Nurse station
Indicates the place where nurses work GB/T 10001.6-2006 (43)
39 Accessible facilities
Indicates a facility for the disabled, such as a wheelchair Ramp, etc.
GB/T 10001.9-2008 (01)
40 Accessible parking spaces
Indicates parking spaces for the disabled GB/T 10001.9-2008 (06)
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
41 Barrier-free ramps
Indicated for disabled, elderly, injured, etc.
Ramps for people with reduced mobility GB/T 10001.9-2008 (07)
42 Barrier-free access
Indicated for disabled, elderly, injured, etc.
Horizontal access for people with reduced mobility GB/T 10001.9-2008 (08)
43 Rag
Indicates a towel rag for scrubbing, different Occasions should be color, text or graphic areas
44 Mop
Mop for scrubbing, different areas shall be distinguished by colour, text or graphics
Table A.1 (continued)
Serial number graphic symbol meaning explanation and reference source
45 Wireless network
Represents coverage and provision of wireless network services Place or location
Table A.2 Common safety signs for elderly services
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source 1 no approach Indicates a prohibited location GB 2894-2008 (1-12)
2 No entry
Denotes a prohibited place GB 2894-2008 (1-13)
3 No stay
Indicates a place where stays are prohibited GB 2894-2008 (1-15)
4 No traffic
Indicates a no-go place GB 2894-2008 (1-16)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
5 Prohibition
Indicates a prohibited crossing position GB 2894-2008 (1-17)
6 No climbing
Indicates a prohibited position GB 2894-2008 (1-18)
7 Prohibition to stick out the window Indicates that no part of the body is allowed to stick out of the window s position GB 2894-2008 (1-20)
8 No leaning
Indicates a position where body leaning is prohibited GB 2894-2008 (1-21)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
9 Prohibition
Surfaces of facilities and equipment that indicate no sitting GB 2894-2008 (1-22)
10 Forbidden to touch Indicates a device or object that is prohibited from touching GB 2894-2008 (1-24) 11 no smoking Indicates no smoking GB 13495.1-2015 (3-19)
12 No fireworks
Indicates that fireworks are prohibited GB 13495.1-2015 (3-20)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
13 No blocking
Indicates that the specified area is blocked GB 13495.1-2015 (3-24)
14 Locking is prohibited Designated area where locking is prohibited GB 13495.1-2015 (3-25)
15 Prohibition of setting off firecrackers Indicates that firecrackers or fireworks are prohibited GB 13495.1-2015 (3-22)
16 Pay attention to safety Indicates a safe area GB 2894-2008 (2-1)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
17 Beware of Electric Shock Indicates an area of caution GB 2894-2008 (2-7) 18 watch out for infections Beware of infected areas GB 2894-2008 (2-6)
19 Watch Out
Beware of meeting
GB 2894-2008 (2-16)
20 Watch out for burns Indication of burns GB 2894-2008 (2-18)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
21 Watch out for gripping hands Beware of pinching hands GB 2894-2008 (2-20)
22 Watch out for hot surfaces Beware of hot surfaces GB 2894-2008 (2-24) 23 watch out for ionizing radiation Indicate the area to watch out for ionizing radiation GB 2894-2008 (2-27)
24 Beware of vehicles Beware of vehicles GB 2894-2008 (2-32)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
25 Watch Out For Obstacles Beware of obstacles GB 2894-2008 (2-35)
26 Watch Out For Falling Indicate where to fall GB 2894-2008 (2-36)
27 Watch out for slipping Indicate where to slip GB 2894-2008 (2-37)
28 Watch out for falling water Indicate where to fall into the water GB 2894-2008 (2-38)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
29 Watch out for pedestrians Means warning the driver of the vehicle to slow down, note Pedestrian GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 26)
30 Slow
Means to remind the vehicle driver to slow down GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 54)
31 Anti-eating
Indicating that the elderly are prone to eating and should be prevented Protective measures
32 Lost Prevention
Indicates that the elderly are prone to loss and should be prevented Protective measures
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source 33 pressure ulcer prevention Indicates that the elderly are prone to pressure ulcers and should be protected Protective measures 34 fall prevention Indicates that the elderly are prone to falls and should be prevented Protective measures 35 fall prevention bed Indicates that the elderly are prone to fall Protective measures 36 must wash hands Indicates that hands must be washed GB 2894-2008 (3-13)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source 37 must be locked Indicates where the lock must be locked GB 2894-2008 (3-14) 38 must be unplugged A facility that indicates that the plug must be unplugged after use device GB 2894-2008 (3-16)
39 Emergency shelters position Indicates the location of emergency evacuation sites GB 2894-2008 (4-3)
40 Emergency phone location Indicate emergency call location GB 2894-2008 (4-7)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source
41 Safety Exit
Indicates an evacuation exit to a safe place GB 13495.1-2015 (3-05)
42 Evacuation Direction Indicates the direction of the safety exit GB 13495.1-2015 (3-29) 43 medical points first aid Indicates a place where simple medical services are provided or Location, such as emergency station, medical point, infirmary GB/T 10001.1-2012 (116) 44 fire button Indicates fire alarm button and fire equipment start Push the button GB 13495.1-2015 (3-01)
Table A.2 (continued)
Serial Number Safety Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source 45 fire alarm phone Indicates the location and number of the fire alarm phone GB 13495.1-2015 (3-03)
46 Fire extinguishing equipment
Indicate the location of fire extinguishing equipment GB 13495.1-2015 (3-11) Fire alarm Party of fire extinguishing equipment Indicates a fire alarm or fire extinguishing device.
Bearing
GB 13495.1-2015 (3-30)
Table A.3 Common road traffic signs for elderly services
No. Road traffic sign meaning explanation and reference source
1 Go straight
Means that all vehicles are only going straight GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 131)
2 Turn left
All vehicles are allowed to turn left GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 133)
3 Turn right
All vehicles are allowed to turn right GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 134) 4 one way straight Indicates that the road is one-way and has entered the vehicle Vehicles should follow the signs GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 145)
Table A.3 (continued)
No. Road traffic sign meaning explanation and reference source no motor vehicles Indicates that all types of motor vehicles are prohibited from entering GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 79) Prohibition of non-motor vehicles enter Indicates that all types of non-motor vehicles are prohibited from entering GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 91)
7 Honking prohibited Means that vehicles are not allowed to honk GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 113) 8 speed limit Restricted speed section, according to actual requirements Value can be changed GB 5768.2-2009 (Figure 119)
Table A.4 Commonly Used Text Signs for Elderly Services
Serial Number Text Sign Meaning Explanation and Reference Source % 00 % 00 % 00 % 00 Level of care Indicates the level of care being implemented, box Numbers can be filled in ("Level 1, Level 2, Level 3") Etc.), text ("Severe, Moderate, Mild" Etc.) or different colors
2 Types of diet
Indicates the type of diet that should be provided, such as "general Diet, semi-liquid diet, liquid diet ", etc.
Diet restrictions
Indicates a diet that should be restricted, such as low "sodium, Lipids, purines, etc.
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Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 2893.1Graphical symbols -- Safety colours and safety signs -- Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings
- GB 2894Safety colours and safety signs
- GB 5768.2Road traffic signs and markings - Part 2: Road traffic signs
- GB/T 10001.1Public information graphical symbols - Part 1: General symbols
- GB/T 10001.2Public information graphical symbols - Part 2: Symbols for tourism and entertainment
- GB/T 10001.4Public information graphical symbols - Part 4: Symbols for recreation sport
GB/T 16903.1 · GB/T 20501.3
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