How do you best inform the public about general safety precautions and the dangers of work place injuries? The Dutch combined two essential cultural traits: Dutch directness and pragmatism, et voila: very creepy (and now hilarious) Dutch Safety Posters! Maybe they should bring these back for modern disorders: e.g. bad spelling mistakes in emails; overusing of LOL; sharing hoax stories and cat photos on Facebook…etc. Wouldn’t the world be a better place? 😉

Old Dutch Safety Signs That Will Make You Scared To Leave Your House!

1. (1946) “Treat the smallest wound quickly and your body will stay healthy and whole”

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2. (1939) “Carbon monoxide! Ensure proper ventilation”

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3. (1925) “Beware: There are monsters lurking on power lines!”

Dutch safety signs

 4. (1927) “Being distracted leads to accidents”

Dutch safety signs

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5. (1941) “No spitting”

Dutch Safety posters

6. (1926) “Alcohol consumption increases the likelihood of accidents”

Dutch Safety posters

7. (1940) “This can cost you your foot”

Dutch Safety posters

8. (1925) “Open doors and windows before you start your engine”

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9. (1945) “A safety belt could have saved him”

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10. (1950) “Don’t wear a ring during work”

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11. (1925) “Life threatening and therefore prohibited”

Dutch Safety posters