Why is signage required on building sites?

Falling debris, sharp objects, chemical spills and flying sparks – these are just some of potentially dangerous situations that threaten workers everyday. To protect your workers and passersby, some sort of warning is needed – that’s where safety signs come in.

Work safety signs are usually used as a forewarning, to avert from potentially hazardous situations inside and around working premises. Safety signs are an integral part of your workplace practices. They help:

– warn people of hazards
– protect your workforce
– communicate important instructions

According to the law, persons in charge of a workplace must provide safety and warning signs which are required by regulation..they must also ensure that any safety and warning signs in a workplace are current, meet the needs of the workplace, are clearly visible and are in a serviceable condition.

We’ve put together some of the most common types of safety signs and their uses to get you up-to-speed:

Danger Signs – are needed in the workplace if a hazard or a hazardous condition is likely to be life threatening, e.g. high voltage or rotating blades sign

Prohibition Signs – these are signs to forbid activities that could lead to hazardous situations, e.g. such as no weapons/firearms allowed

Mandatory Signs – type of signage that are used when certain actions are required in your workplace, e.g.
Protective gear must be worn at all times

Warning/Hazard Signs – signage that warn of hazards that are not life threatening

Emergency Information Signs – these are needed for clear indications or directions to emergency facilities, e.g. emergency exits

Traffic Signs – if there are roads or highways near your workplace, these signage are needed, e.g. pedestrian lane sign

As a business owner, safety signs also demonstrate your commitment to your workers well-being. It’s about making sure that everyone can get home safely at the end of each day.

For more information about safety signs go to: Advance Safety Systems Australia