Construction Site Signage from Architectural Signs Sydney

Australian laws stipulate strict requirements for the presentation and display of mandatory safety signage within commercial and industrial settings.

In most cases, having incorrect or non-compliant signage where required will result in heavy penalties.

Site signage
Health and safety laws require that people on or near construction sites are warned of all hazardous activities taking place.

Before any construction work begins, builders must ensure that an adequate number of general safety signs, depending on the size and complexity of the job site, are erected at the workplace.

Types of signs
Safety signs used on site generally fall into the following categories;

Mandatory signs - these indicate that an instruction must be carried out. All mandatory signs can be identified by a blue circle with a white picture within.

Warning signs - are used to warn of a hazard or a hazardous condition that is not likely to be life-threatening. Warning signs can be identified by a yellow background.

Danger signs - are used to warn of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening. Signs in this category incorporate the word 'danger' in white letters on a red oval shape against a black background.