Australian Standards for Safety Signs
Safety signs play a crucial role in any work environment by alerting workers to potential hazards and helping ensure their safety. In Australia, safety signs are standardised according to AS1319:2004.
This standard specifies the types of safety signs required based on the specific dangers or hazards present in the workplace. It also provides guidelines on the different types of signs and the best methods for displaying them to maximise their effectiveness and visibility.
At Signage HQ, we stock the following safety signs covered in AS1319:
Danger Signs
Danger signs are intended to warn of potential hazards or hazardous conditions that could be life-threatening. These signs prominently display the word ‘Danger’ inside a red oval on a black rectangle.
Warning Signs
Warning signs are designed to alert individuals to potential hazards or hazardous conditions that could be life-threatening. The word ‘Danger’ is featured prominently inside a red oval inside a black rectangle.
Emergency Signs
These signs indicate the location of or direction to emergency related facilities. White symbol/text on green background.
Mandatory Signs
These signs are designed to specify an instruction that must be carried out. Pictograms/Symbols are depicted in white on a blue circular background. Wording, if required is in black lettering.
Prohibition Signs
Prohibition signs indicate behaviours or actions that are not allowed. The annulus and slash are depicted in red over the symbol of the action in black. Wording, if required is in black.
For more information about our range of safety signage or to inquire about custom safety signs, contact us today at 1300 742 332. You can also purchase our safety signs directly from Site HQ.
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