Safety Signage

The Importance Of Safety Signage

Safety Signs save lives and are crucial in all working environments.

Why I hear you ask?

Well, that is an excellent question that Q Safe S.P.S. Pty Ltd can help you answer.

Basically, the primary purpose of having safety signs displayed in your workplace or on your job site is to help in the prevention of injury to both employees and visitors, particularly members of the public, which may not be aware of or even notice, the potential dangers or hazards within that current working environment.

It is equally important to ensure that the safety signage used within your workplace or job site complies with AS:1319 / AS: 2700 as the standard sets out the parameters for the design and type of signs to be used based on the hazard or situation.

However, it is not just enough to have compliant safety signs displayed in your workplace or on your job site. It is just as imperative to ensure that your employees and visitors are always using their job appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and are regularly made aware of, and are following your company’s OHS policies.

Under the Work Health & Safety Act, severe penalties apply to companies or individuals who do not comply with the act. This means that all employers are, or need to be, acutely aware of the need for safe work practices.

Safety signs form an integral part of providing a safe working environment. The employer or occupier of the premises or site is responsible for everyone who sets foot on the premises.

By ensuring your workplace is sufficiently well signed and that your employees and visitors are always using their required PPE and following your companies OHS policies, you will not only be compliant to current OHS laws, but most importantly, you will be helping to keep your employees and visitors safe and ensuring that they get to go home to their families at the end of every day!

Here at Q Safe S.P.S. Pty Ltd, we have one of the largest, AS:1319 / AS:2700 compliant, Safety Sign ranges for you to choose from. Our products ensure that you, our client, can create a safe and well-signed working environment providing you with peace of mind that you are helping provide a safe working environment.

Danger Signage

These signs communicate when a hazard or a hazardous condition is likely to be life-threatening.

Emergency Signage

These signs communicate directions to the location of emergency related facilities like first aid, safety equipment and emergency exits.

Fire Signs

These signs indicate the location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment.

Mandatory Signage

These signs communicate instructions that must be carried out.

Notice Signage

These signs communicate information that is of an informative & directive nature for use around workplaces and work sites.

Prohibition Signage

These signs communicate behaviour or actions which are not permitted.

Pipemarkers

Pipemarkers allow for improved emergency response time and a professional appearance. Q Safe’s range of pipemarkers are manufactured in accordance with AS1345 and enable quick recognition of pipe contents.

Security Signage

These signs communicate information to help deter unwanted visitors to keep your facility safe.

Warning Signage

These signs communicate when a hazard or a hazardous condition is not likely to be life-threatening.

Construction Signage

These signs communicate essential information to help protect workers and the public safe around your building site.

General Signage

These signs communicate information of a general nature often regarding logistics, company practices and housekeeping.

Warehouse Signage

These signs communicate information to employees and visitors about the policy and procedures in and around your workplaces production and loading dock areas.

How do I know if I choose the right sign for the situation?

The good news is that the Australian Standard AS1319 sets out the requirements for the design and use of safety signs as well as recommending what size the signs need to be based on the viewing distance required.

We have created a quick and easy reference guide that you can download.

As a bonus, when you download this guide it will also include a Site Safety Sign checklist!