The Importance of Safety Signs

Safety Signs are crucial in any work environment.

The primary importance of displaying Safety Signages is to prevent injury and ensure staff and visitors are well aware of the possible dangers and hazards ahead in certain situations and/or environments whilst ensuring your business is compliance with all required OH&Sobligations. Without warning signs, many employees would lack the necessary direction in times of crisis, and employers might find themselves in significant legal difficulties if any accidents were to arise as a result.

AS 1319-1994

AUSTRALIAN STANDARD: Safety Signs

For The Occupational Environment.

This standard sets out the requirements for the design and use of safety signages intended for use in the occupational environment.

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Choosing the Right Sign

The Lexicon of Safety Sign Design.

How do you know which safety sign design, signal works and colours are correct for the message you want to communicate?

Mandatory Signs

These signs specify that an instruction must be carried out. Symbols (or pictograms) feature in white on a circular blue background. Sign wording, if necessary, is in black lettering on a white background.

Prohibition Signs

These signs specify behaviour or actions which are not permitted. The circle and slash feature in red over the action symbol in black. Sign wording, if necessary, is in black lettering on a white background.

Danger Signs

These signs warn when a hazard or a hazardous condition is likely to be life-threatening. The word DANGER features inside a red oval, which in turn is inside a black rectangle.

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Warning Signs

These signs warn of hazards or a hazardous condition that is not likely to be life-threatening. Thehazard symbol features in black on a yellow background surrounded by a black triangle. Sign wording, if necessary, is in black lettering on a yellow background.

Emergency information Signs

These signs indicate the location of, or directions to, emergency related facilities (exits, first aid, safety equipment, and so on). They feature a white symbol and/or text on a green background.

Fire Signs

Fire signs advise the location of fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment. They feature a white symbol and/or text on a red background.

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Traffic & School Signs

These signs comply with Australian Standard® AS 1742.1:2014. They are designed to protect people inside and outside car parks.

General Infomation Signs

Although Australian Standard® AS 1319 – 1994 does not refer to these signs, they’re available due to popular demand. They communicate general information and often refer to housekeeping, company practices and logistics

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On the fence about which material to choose for your next safety sign? Check out this handy guide outlining four of Brady’s most popular sign materials.