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Safety Sign + Label Selection — Quick Reference (AS 1319)
Safety signs + labels are mandatory under AU WHS legislation — communicate hazards + safe work + emergency info + prohibited actions in clear standardised formats. AS 1319 sets the AU standard for safety signs covering colour coding + symbols + text + sign placement.
| Sign Category | Colour Code | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard / Warning | Yellow / Black | Caution required — visible hazards (slip + fall + hot + electrical) |
| Prohibition | Red Circle + Slash on White | Forbidden actions — no entry + no smoking + no use of equipment |
| Mandatory Action | Blue Circle + White | Must-do — PPE required + safety footwear + hard hat |
| Emergency Information | Green / White | Safe condition — emergency exit + first aid + emergency shower |
| Fire Safety | Red / White | Fire equipment + extinguisher + hose + alarm |
| Pipe Marking Labels | Per AS 1345 | Pipe contents identification — flow + chemical + temp |
| Lockout Tagout Tags | Per AS/NZS 4836 | Equipment isolation tags — see LOTO |
| Asset ID Labels | Per workplace spec | Equipment + asset identification — see label printers |
| Custom Printed Signs | Per design | Site-specific safety + procedural signage |
Critical: Sign substrate matched to environment — interior plastic / metal sufficient indoor; outdoor needs UV-resistant + corrosion-resistant. Pictographs (symbols) MANDATORY on AS 1319 signs alongside text. Sign placement at eye level + visible from approach direction. WHS audit compliance requires documented sign register + placement map. Brand: Brady. Companion: label printers + supplies, lockout/tagout, safety equipment, marking tools.
Meet Workplace Safety Compliance with Brady Safety Signs and Industrial Labels
Safety signs and labels are a mandatory requirement under Australian workplace health and safety legislation — communicating hazards, safe work requirements, emergency information and prohibited actions to workers and visitors in clear, standardised formats. AS 1319 sets the Australian standard for safety signs in the workplace, specifying the colour coding, symbols and text requirements for hazard, prohibition, mandatory action, emergency information and fire safety signs.
AIMS Industrial sells hundreds ofsafety signs and labels options from Brady — a global workplace safety, identification and labelling solutions company with an extensive range of compliant safety signage, industrial labels and identification products for Australian workplaces.
The Safety Signs & Labels Range
Our Brady range covers all major categories of workplace safety signage and industrial identification labels required for Australian workplaces.
- Hazard & Warning Signs: Brady’s hazard and warning signs communicate the presence of specific hazards — electrical hazards, chemical hazards, moving machinery, hot surfaces, forklift zones and other site-specific risks. Yellow and black colouring with standardised symbols ensures immediate recognition.
- Prohibition Signs: Brady’s prohibition signs indicate actions that are not permitted in an area — no smoking, no entry, no mobile phones, no unauthorised access and other site control requirements. Red and white colouring with a diagonal bar through the symbol is the AS 1319 standard for prohibition.
- Mandatory Action Signs: Brady’s mandatory signs specify actions that must be taken — PPE requirements such as hard hats, hearing protection, high-vis, safety glasses and safety boots in designated areas. Blue and white colouring is the AS 1319 standard for mandatory action.
- Emergency & First Aid Signs: Brady’s emergency signs indicate emergency exits, first aid stations, muster points, fire extinguisher locations and emergency equipment. Green and white colouring is the AS 1319 standard for emergency information.
- Industrial Labels: Brady’s industrial identification labels cover pipe marking, equipment identification, cable labels, asset tags and general workplace identification. Consistent labelling improves maintenance efficiency and supports lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) safety procedures.
Choosing the Right Safety Signs
Safety sign selection depends on the hazard or requirement being communicated, the sign category under AS 1319 and the mounting environment.
- AS 1319 Compliance: Australian workplaces are required to use safety signs that comply with AS 1319. Brady’s signage range is designed and manufactured to meet Australian standard requirements for colour, symbol, text format and sign size.
- Indoor vs Outdoor: Indoor signs require UV and moisture resistance for workshop environments. Outdoor signs require weather resistance and UV-stable inks and substrates that maintain readability over extended outdoor exposure.
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People Also Ask — Safety Signs and Labels
Q: What safety signs does AIMS stock?
Industrial safety signs covering: hazard warnings (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), prohibition signs (NO ENTRY, NO SMOKING, NO ACCESS), mandatory signs (PPE required, eye protection, hard hat), emergency signs (first aid, eye wash, fire equipment), traffic and parking signs, electrical hazard signs, chemical hazard signs (HAZCHEM/GHS labels), confined space signs, lockout/tagout tags, and specialty industrial signs. Brand mix includes Brady, Spilltech, and AIMS-stocked safety signage. All to AS/NZS 1319 (Safety signs for occupational environment).
Q: What AS/NZS standard applies to safety signs?
AS/NZS 1319 — Safety signs for the occupational environment. Sets colour, shape, and symbol requirements for workplace safety signs. Red = prohibition, yellow = warning, blue = mandatory, green = safe condition. Specific signs use standardised symbols + supporting text. For workplace WHS compliance, signs must meet AS 1319 specifications. Standard sign sizes (300×225mm, 450×600mm, 600×900mm) cover typical viewing distances. AIMS stocks AS-compliant signs in standard formats.
Q: What sign material for outdoor exposure?
Workshop indoor: polypropylene or PVC (cost-effective, indoor durability). Outdoor moderate: aluminium composite or rigid PVC with UV-stable inks (5-10 year outdoor life). Long-term outdoor: aluminium sign blanks with reflective vinyl overlays (10-25 years). For permanent outdoor installations: aluminium with UV-stable inks. For temporary outdoor (construction, events): coreflute or rigid PVC. Match material to exposure duration and conditions.
Q: Can I get custom signs made?
Yes — AIMS supplies custom safety signs to AS 1319 specifications. Provide the sign content (text, applicable hazard symbols), preferred size, material, and quantity. Custom signs typically 3-10 day lead time depending on complexity. For workplace-specific signs (room labels, equipment IDs, specific hazard warnings unique to your site), custom signage is essential. Bulk custom orders for multi-site organisations available with structured pricing.
Q: What about HAZCHEM and dangerous goods labels?
HAZCHEM/GHS (Globally Harmonised System) labels for chemical containers — Class diamond placards for transport (UN classes 1-9), GHS pictograms for workplace chemicals (health hazard, physical hazard, environmental). For workplace chemical storage (AS 1940 compliance): GHS labels on every container. For dangerous goods transport: Class placards per ADG Code. AIMS stocks standard placards and GHS labels. For specific chemical labels, custom labels available.