Coal mining sign, 'Danger warning system..'
Coal mining metallic sign, black and red lettering on white background:
'Emergency. Danger Warning System. A signal of 3 rings - Continuously repeated is a danger signal. Any person hearing the signal should proceed to the nearest telephone and ask operator at the pit bottom or surface for instructions. If a telephone is not available, person hearing the above signal shall proceed towards the pit bottom without delay.'
Details
- Category:
- Coal Mining
- Collection:
- Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
- Object Number:
- Y2002.19.719
- Materials:
- metal plated (unknown)
- type:
- sign
- credit:
- Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery
