The ‘Must Display’ Six Safety Signs That Meet Australian Standards

 


Safety symbols or signs are printed or painted on the ground in areas where accidents can take place or from point A to point B that tells a person how he/she must use a particular area for their safety, what to do & what not to do.

Most of these symbols have international standards which state that if you're travelling abroad, you'll still be safe because these symbols have universal meaning no matter where it is located in any part of the world.

Australia is considered one of the countries with the highest standards when it comes to health, safety and quality assurance.

Each & every sign displayed in Australia should meet the new WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) Regulations 2011 or Australian Standards. If you have a business in Australia, you have to make sure your business meets all the Australian Standards.

Every sign has a unique meaning & all of them are designed in accordance with Australian Standards AS 1319 and Hazchem standards. The colours, shapes, and sizes of the symbols also differ in the type of safety sign.

Australian safety signs are available in six different types, each with a unified design for consistency.

  • Danger safety signs - These signs are used to warn a person of possible destructing injuries or to warn against hazardous equipment. The symbols used on the signs are red and symbolises a warning or threat.

  • Warning safety signs - These signs are compulsory in every work environment and should be displayed in a conspicuous place.

  • Mandatory safety signs - These signs display the immediate action a person must take in a particular area. These signs can display instructions like "wear a hard hat in this area" or "this area is closed to unauthorised personnel". Mandatory signs will mostly appear on construction or dangerous sites.

  • Prohibition safety signs - These symbols are displayed near first aid rooms, fire exits or hydrants.

  • Fire safety signs - This sign will display the nearest emergency exit or assembly point. These signs are mandatory to be displayed in all public, commercial & industrial buildings.

  • First Aid & Emergency signs - Australian Standard 1319 defines first aid signs as emergency information signs because they indicate where first aid facilities are located. They can be used to mark the entrance to a first aid facility or to point people in the right direction.

 

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