Typical signs in this category
- Caution: slippery floor
- Danger: overhead loads
- Beware of forklift trucks
- Hot surface
- Trip hazard
- Low headroom
- Danger: deep water
- Beware of the dog
- Uneven surface
Materials
| ABS plastic | Indoor walls, columns and doors |
|---|---|
| Aluminium composite | Yards, fences and outdoor walls exposed to sun and rain |
| Self-adhesive vinyl | Equipment, glass and smooth painted surfaces |
| Reflective vinyl on board | Areas used at night or where vehicle headlights are the main light source |
Choosing a size
A warning has to be seen early enough for someone to react, so size it for the approach distance. A wet-floor or hot-surface warning seen at close range can be A5 or A4, while a vehicle-related warning in a yard needs A3 or larger and should sit at eye level for the people it is meant for, including drivers seated in vehicles.
Standards and compliance
In South Africa, warning signs commonly follow SANS 1186, which uses the yellow triangle with a black symbol and border. The Occupational Health and Safety Act places the duty on employers to identify hazards and inform people about them, and signs are one part of that. The customer remains responsible for identifying hazards and choosing compliant signage; we print to the artwork or specification supplied or agreed, and nothing here is legal advice.
Same-day conditions
- The selected substrate is in stock on the day
- Reflective material is available if it has been requested
- Quantity fits the day's capacity
- Artwork and payment are finalised before the configured cutoff
Pricing
Signs are priced by quotation based on size, material, quantity and finishing. Request a quote.
