"In our own hospital a couple of weeks ago a registration nurse was attacked with a pair of scissors. This goes on all the time," said Drummond, who works in Perth, Ontario.

Outlines the design and application of standardized safety signs to ensure clear and consistent communication in public spaces, workplaces, and more. The symbols in our security signs comply with ISO 7010, which help to ensure that each sign is universally understood, regardless of language or cultural differences.

However, as patients' rights advocate Pierre Blain points out, the MUHC has a tight budget and the provincial budget will not permit a deficit.

Clear and easy to understand – ideal for effectively prohibiting unwanted activity on private property or in specific areas around premises

Clear and easy to understand – ideal for effectively prohibiting unwanted activity on private property or in specific areas around premises

"The emergency department is now virtually crowded all the time. People come and wait eight hours in uncomfortable waiting rooms and that can escalate any agitation that they may have," said Drummond.

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"They brought in a security guard from an outside agency. It was their first day as a security guard without any code white training and without any orientation in the hospital," Fernandes said.

Safety & Guidance: the regulation aims to ensure that safety and security risks are clearly communicated, understood, and can be acted upon to prevent accidents and injuries.

This international standard defines the design principles for safety signs that convey safety messages. By following ISO 3864, our security signs are designed with the official and appropriate colours to effectively communicate essential safety information, reducing the risk of accidents and confusion in parking areas.

Our prohibition, warning and mandatory signs comply with the safety colour regulations. This ensures that certain colours adhere to their specific meanings. Safety signs are not a substitute for those other methods of controlling risks such as engineering controls and safe systems of work.

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Liability: If an accident occurs, the presence of suitable signage show that reasonable safety measures were taken, which could limit legal repercussions.

"We've had employees who have been struck. Right now we have about five employees that are off, we have one that will end up with permanent limitations," said the MUHC CSN spokesperson.

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 implemented European Council Directive 92/58/EEC on minimum requirements for the provision of safety signs at work. Within this, signs are categorised into specific types with prescribed layouts to ensure immediate recognition.

"They cut in security and for my point of view it's not necessary to cut in security. We should cut other places," said Blain.

The Montreal General Hospital has added--and quickly replaced--a security guard following a weekend attack on two nurses.

Hospital staff said this attack is just one of several security issues they've discussed with management this year, with Manuel Fernandes saying aggressive patients have injured several people this year.

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