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Workplace Safety Signs

Same-Day Prohibition Signs

Prohibition signs tell people what they must not do: the red circle with a diagonal bar is one of the most recognised safety shapes in any workplace. We print them from standard symbol artwork or your own layout onto rigid board or self-adhesive vinyl, so a missing or faded sign can be replaced quickly.

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Typical signs in this category

  • No unauthorised entry
  • No smoking or naked flames
  • No pedestrians beyond this point
  • Do not use mobile phones
  • No access for forklifts
  • Do not touch
  • No eating or drinking in this area
  • No photography
  • Not drinking water

Materials

ABS plasticIndoor walls and doors where a clean, rigid sign that can be screwed or stuck on is needed
Aluminium composite (chromadek-style)Outdoor fences, gates and yard areas where the sign must stay flat and weather-resistant
Self-adhesive vinylSmooth surfaces such as glass, machinery guards and steel doors
Photoluminescent vinylAreas where the message must stay visible if lighting fails

Choosing a size

Choose the size from the distance people will be when they first need to read the sign, not from the space available on the wall. A prohibition symbol on a door at arm's length can be small, such as A5, while a sign on a perimeter fence or a warehouse aisle entrance usually needs A4, A3 or larger so the symbol is recognisable well before someone reaches the restricted point. Keep the symbol dominant and any supporting text short.

Standards and compliance

South African workplaces commonly follow SANS 1186 for the shapes, colours and symbols used on safety signs, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act sets the employer's broader duty to inform and protect people on site. Prohibition signs under that system use a red circular band with a diagonal bar on a white background with a black symbol. The customer remains responsible for deciding which signs are required and where; we print to the artwork or specification supplied or agreed, and this page is general information rather than legal advice.

Same-day conditions

  • The chosen substrate (ABS, composite board or vinyl) is in stock on the day
  • Quantity and sizes fit the day's production capacity
  • Artwork or symbol choice and wording are approved before the configured cutoff
  • Full payment is received before production starts

Pricing

Signs are priced by quotation based on size, material, quantity and finishing. Request a quote.

FAQs

Can you combine a prohibition symbol with my own wording?
Yes. A combination sign usually places the symbol on the left or top with a short supporting message alongside. Keep the text brief so the symbol does the main work.
Do you have standard prohibition symbols ready to use?
We can lay out common prohibition messages using generic symbol artwork. If your site uses a specific symbol set or a safety consultant's specification, send it to us and we will print to that.
Which material lasts best on an outdoor gate?
Aluminium composite board is the usual choice outdoors because it stays rigid and does not swell. ABS can be used outside in sheltered spots, but strong sun will age any printed surface over time.
Can I order a single sign?
Yes, single signs are fine. Same-day eligibility still depends on stock, the day's workload and having approved artwork and payment before the cutoff.

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