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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.

We can also assist with no obligation safety signage site audits.

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.

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.

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.

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Viewing Distance Guide

Safety signs should be large enough to view without straining the eyes.

Follow this easy viewing guide for reference. Australian Standard AS 1319 – 1994 and help everyone return home safely.

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I’ve just visited the Port Adelaide Clinic, the tinting looks fabulous and the staff love it; it’s had a great impact and been very positively received. Your team were fantastic and minimised disruption in the waiting room and cleaned up as they went to make the process seamless. Thanks again Andrew and also to Darren your other team member.

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Radiology SA

Signs SA | Signarama Salisbury
2024-12-12T15:34:16+10:30

Paul McEvoy, Head of Operations
Radiology SA

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I’ve just visited the Port Adelaide Clinic, the tinting looks fabulous and the staff love it; it’s had a great impact and been very positively received. Your team were fantastic and minimised disruption in the waiting room and cleaned up as they went to make the process seamless. Thanks again Andrew and also to Darren your other team member.
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The team at Signs SA make updating your signage easy.

The team at Signs SA make updating your signage easy. They have great product knowledge, prompt delivery into WA and always help our Franchise Owners hit their budget. They are a one stop shop for all our signage requirements.

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Subway

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2018-10-31T11:52:32+10:30

Matthew Brownhill, Restaurant Development & Operations
Subway

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The team at Signs SA make updating your signage easy. They have great product knowledge, prompt delivery into WA and always help our Franchise Owners hit their budget. They are a one stop shop for all our signage requirements.
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Signs SA have installed the graphics on every one of our plumbing vans now and I can’t fault them. As well as this they take care of all our promotional material like stickers, magnets and pamphlets. Andrew and the team at Signs SA are super easy to deal with and true professionals. Their workmanship is second to none and I am always getting positive feedback from our customers on their vehicle graphics.

Matthew Zubrinich, Managing Director
Plumbify

Signs SA | Signarama Salisbury
2020-08-01T17:18:06+09:30

Matthew Zubrinich, Managing Director
Plumbify

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Signs SA have installed the graphics on every one of our plumbing vans now and I can’t fault them. As well as this they take care of all our promotional material like stickers, magnets and pamphlets. Andrew and the team at Signs SA are super easy to deal with and true professionals. Their workmanship is second to none and I am always getting positive feedback from our customers on their vehicle graphics.
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2020-07-31T17:04:20+09:30

Matt Downie, Director
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I’d just like to thank you and give you and your team a huge pat on the back. We have now had 9 vehicles, 1 trailer and over 10 other small projects completed by you and have been over the moon with all of them. Your customer service and communication are spot on. I highly recommend your team and will continue to use you for years to come.

A huge thanks to the crew at Signs SA

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Andrew Costello
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Signs SA | Signarama Salisbury
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2018-10-31T10:56:44+10:30

Andrew Costello
South Aussie with Cosi & SAFM

A huge thanks to the crew at Signs SA... what an awesome job. The service was great, Nick who handled the graphic design was a champ and the install guys had it done in 15 minutes flat ... they even arranged window tinting next door at 5 minutes notice. I come across plenty of businesses in my field of public speaking and radio but I can safely say the service these guys offer is as good as it gets.

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Total Tools Aust.

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Mike Lazzaro, Project Manager
Total Tools Aust.

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