Safety Signs

Workplace Safety Signs for Australian Industry — AS 1319 Compliant

Safety signs are the regulatory and informational signage that workplaces use to communicate hazards, mandate PPE, identify exits, and direct emergency response. Australian workplace safety signs are governed by AS 1319 (Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment) — the standard that specifies sign categories, colours, symbols, and text requirements. AIMS Industrial supplies workplace safety signs compliant with AS 1319, with Brady as the established brand.

The safety sign categories under AS 1319

• Danger signs — red oval on white background; immediate danger that will cause death or serious injury
• Warning signs — black triangle on yellow background; hazardous condition that could cause injury
• Caution signs — black diamond on yellow background; potential hazard, lower severity than warning
• Mandatory signs — white symbol on blue circle; required action (PPE required, must obey instruction)
• Prohibition signs — black symbol with red circle and slash; prohibited action
• Emergency information signs — white symbol on green; first aid, emergency exits, safety equipment
• Fire equipment signs — white symbol on red; fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants

The sign formats we stock

• Self-adhesive vinyl signs — for indoor and protected outdoor application directly to walls and equipment
• Rigid plastic signs — for permanent outdoor and high-traffic indoor installations
• Metal signs — for harsh environments and very long service life
• Reflective safety signs — for low-light areas and emergency wayfinding
• Glow-in-the-dark signs — for emergency egress and low-light marking
• Custom signs — site-specific or company-branded signs sourced through our distribution channel

Common workplace safety sign applications

• PPE requirements — "Eye Protection Required", "Hearing Protection Required", "Hard Hat Area"
• Hazard warnings — "Hot Surface", "High Voltage", "Slippery Floor", "Confined Space"
• Equipment identification — "Out of Service", "Lockout/Tagout In Progress", "Authorised Personnel Only"
• Emergency wayfinding — exit signs, first aid station, emergency assembly point
• Fire equipment — extinguisher location, hose reel, hydrant, fire blanket

Sign placement — what to consider

Effective safety signage is positioned where workers will see it before encountering the hazard. Mandatory signs go at entry points to areas where the requirement applies. Hazard warnings go close to the hazard, visible from approach. Emergency wayfinding signs go at intervals along egress paths. Don't over-sign — too many signs become wallpaper and lose impact. Don't under-sign either — workers can't be expected to know hazards they haven't been informed of.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Brady is the established brand for workplace identification, including safety signs, pipe markers, valve tags, and lockout/tagout supplies. The Brady safety sign range is engineered for industrial conditions — UV-stable inks, weather-resistant materials, and durable adhesives that survive years of outdoor service.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Safety signs sit alongside our broader workplace identification and safety range — see pipe markers and labels, safety tapes and labels, reflective tape, and lockout/tagout for the related products.

Need help speccing safety signs for a workplace audit or new installation? contact our team — we'll work through AS 1319 requirements and sign selection.