Typical signs in this category
- Hearing protection must be worn
- Eye protection must be worn
- Safety footwear must be worn
- Hard hats must be worn
- Wash your hands
- Keep this door closed
- Use the handrail
- Pedestrians must use the walkway
- Switch off engine when parked
Materials
| ABS plastic | General indoor use on walls, doors and partitions |
|---|---|
| Aluminium composite | Site entrances and outdoor posts where rigidity and weather resistance matter |
| Self-adhesive vinyl | Machine housings, glass and other smooth surfaces close to the point of use |
| Correx (fluted polypropylene) | Short-term or temporary use, such as a shutdown or contractor area |
Choosing a size
Mandatory signs work best at the point where the action must start: the entrance to a noisy area, the door to a workshop or the start of a walkway. A4 is a common size for doors and entrances viewed from a few paces away, while A3 or larger suits gates and site entries viewed from further back. Several small signs at each entry point are usually more effective than one large sign that people pass without noticing.
Standards and compliance
SANS 1186 is the standard most South African workplaces follow for safety sign symbols and colours, and mandatory signs in that system are blue circles with white pictograms. Requirements to provide and use personal protective equipment come from the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. The customer remains responsible for choosing the right signs for their site and legal obligations; we print to the artwork or specification supplied or agreed and do not give legal or safety advice.
Same-day conditions
- The required board or vinyl is in stock
- The order size suits the day's production load
- Wording, symbols and sizes are approved before the configured cutoff
- Payment is completed in full
Pricing
Signs are priced by quotation based on size, material, quantity and finishing. Request a quote.
