Signage guides & resources
Honest, practical writing about Australian commercial signage — from material selection to cost ranges, install logistics and compliance with AS 1319 and AS 1742. Written by the Platinum Signs production team.
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NHVR Oversize, Long Load & Heavy Vehicle Signs — Australian Guide
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) mandates specific vehicle signs — OVERSIZE, LONG VEHICLE, ROAD TRAIN, DNOTV rear marker plates. This is the buyer's guide to what's required.
GHS Chemical Hazard Signs in Australia — Complete Guide
The GHS (Globally Harmonised System) governs chemical hazard labels and workplace signs in Australia. This guide covers the nine pictograms, workplace sign applications, and compliance.
AS 2293 Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs — Australian Guide
AS 2293 is the Australian Standard for emergency escape lighting and exit signs. This guide covers photoluminescent vs electrically-illuminated, viewing distances, testing and installation.
AS 1742 Traffic & Road Signs — Australian Compliance Guide
The practical AS 1742 guide — which traffic signs are regulated, when aluminium and Class 1 reflective are mandatory, sizing, and how to buy compliant signs online in Australia.
AS 1319 Safety Signs — Complete Australian Compliance Guide
The practical AS 1319:1994 guide for Australian workplaces — sign classes, colour codes, viewing-distance sizing, pictograms, materials and where each sign applies.
Buying Guides
23 articles
Warehouse & Industrial Signs — Buyer's Guide
Warehouse and industrial signs for Australian distribution and manufacturing — forklift, racking, aisle, dock, loading. AS 1319 + AS 4084 compliant pack.
Accessibility & Tactile Signs — Buyer's Guide (AS 1428.4.1)
Tactile braille signs for Australian public buildings — toilets, lifts, wayfinding. AS 1428.4.1 Grade 1 braille, raised lettering, luminance contrast.
Traffic & Road Signs — Buyer's Guide (AS 1742)
Traffic and road signs for Australian private roads, car parks, worksites — Class 1/2/400 reflective on 1.6mm aluminium. AS 1742 sizes and materials.
Electrical Safety Signs — Buyer's Guide (AS 3000 + AS 1319)
Electrical safety signs for Australian workplaces — switchboard, danger-live, authorised-only, LOTO tags, arc flash. AS 3000 + AS 1319 + AS/NZS 4836 compliant.
Chemical Hazard Signs — Buyer's Guide (GHS + HAZCHEM)
Chemical hazard signs for Australian workplaces — GHS 9 pictograms, HAZCHEM placards, Danger-flammable, storage and transport. WHS Regulation compliant.
Construction Safety Signs — Buyer's Guide
Construction-specific safety signs for Australian builders — site entry, PPE, hazard, authorised personnel, working at heights. AS 1319 + WHS compliant.
First Aid Signs — Buyer's Guide (White Cross on Green)
First-aid location, defibrillator (AED), eyewash and safety-shower signs for Australian workplaces. White cross on green — AS 1319 compliant.
Emergency Signs — Buyer's Guide (AS 2293 Green)
Emergency and exit signs (AS 2293 green running-man) for Australian workplaces — illuminated electrical, photoluminescent, assembly point, emergency assembly.
Fire Equipment Signs — Buyer's Guide (AS 1319 + AS 1851)
Fire equipment location signs (red AS 1319) for Australian workplaces — extinguisher, hose reel, hydrant, fire blanket, fire indicator panel. AS 1851 servicing rules.
Danger Signs — Buyer's Guide (Red + Black + White)
Danger signs (red + white + black, AS 1319) for Australian workplaces — live electrical, confined space, radioactive, asbestos, chemical. Compliant wording + sizing.
Warning Signs — Buyer's Guide (Yellow Triangle)
Warning signs (yellow triangle, black pictogram) for Australian workplaces — electrical hazard, slip, trip, fall, radiation, magnetic field. AS 1319 compliant.
Prohibition Signs — Buyer's Guide (Red Circle + Slash)
Prohibition signs (red circle with diagonal slash) for Australian workplaces — no smoking, no entry, no mobile phones, no flames. AS 1319 compliant sizing and materials.
Mandatory Signs — Buyer's Guide (Blue Circle Pictogram)
How to buy mandatory signs (blue circle pictogram) in Australia — PPE, wash hands, keep closed, follow procedure. Sizes, materials, AS 1319 compliance.
Council & Local Government Signage — Parks, Playgrounds & Public Facilities
Park rules, playground safety, dog off-leash, sportsfield, public toilet, BBQ and pool signage for Australian local councils. AS 4685 + AS 1742 + AS 1428 aligned.
Commercial Kitchen & Food Service Safety Signs
Hygiene, allergen, slip, fire and PPE signs for Australian commercial kitchens, cafes, restaurants, food trucks and food manufacturing. Food Standards + WHS aligned.
Electrical Safety Signs — Lockout/Tagout, Switchboard & Live Hazard
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) tags, switchboard labels, danger-live-electrical signs and isolator identification for Australian electrical contractors. AS/NZS 4836 + AS 3000 aligned.
Warehouse Safety Signs — Forklift, Racking & Aisle
Forklift safety, racking weight labels, aisle marking, dock and loading-bay signage for Australian warehouses and distribution centres. AS 1319 + AS 4084 aligned.
School Safety Signs — Evacuation, Emergency & Compliance
What every Australian school needs for safety signage — exit/emergency (AS 2293), fire equipment, evacuation plans, allergen alerts, asbestos register and playground signs.
Construction Site Safety Signs — Australian Compliance Pack
Mandatory and recommended safety signage for Australian construction sites — site hoarding, PPE, hazard, first aid, traffic management. WHS aligned, AS 1319 compliant.
Ultimate Guide to ACM Signs in Australia
Everything Australian businesses need to know about ACM signs in 2026 — materials, thickness, finishes, lifespan, print methods and typical price ranges.
Illuminated Sign Types — Lightbox, Neon, 3D Letters Compared
LED lightbox, custom neon, halo-lit letters, face-lit letters — an honest comparison of the main illuminated signage types, with costs, lifespan and brightness.
Vehicle Signage Guide for Australian Businesses
How Australian businesses spec vehicle signage in 2026 — full wraps vs cut vinyl vs magnets, fleet standards, vehicle-specific sizing and realistic costs.
Trade Accounts for Sign Makers, Resellers & Construction Firms
Wholesale signage for Australian sign makers, agencies and construction firms — white-label trade pricing, volume brackets and lead times explained.
Cost & Pricing
1 article
Technical
3 articles
Acrylic vs ACM vs Aluminium — Which Sign Material Is Right?
A practical comparison of acrylic, ACM and solid aluminium signs — when to use each, cost and lifespan differences, and the mistakes that waste budget.
How Long Does Outdoor Signage Actually Last?
Honest lifespan figures for every common outdoor signage material in Australia — ACM, aluminium, corflute, vinyl banners, window graphics and more.
Signage Size Guide — From A-Frames to Building Facades
Standard Australian signage sizes for A-frames, pull-up banners, shopfront fascias, under-awning lightboxes and building facade signs — with design templates.
Design Tips
1 article
Compliance
6 articlesNHVR Oversize, Long Load & Heavy Vehicle Signs — Australian Guide
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) mandates specific vehicle signs — OVERSIZE, LONG VEHICLE, ROAD TRAIN, DNOTV rear marker plates. This is the buyer's guide to what's required.
GHS Chemical Hazard Signs in Australia — Complete Guide
The GHS (Globally Harmonised System) governs chemical hazard labels and workplace signs in Australia. This guide covers the nine pictograms, workplace sign applications, and compliance.
AS 2293 Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs — Australian Guide
AS 2293 is the Australian Standard for emergency escape lighting and exit signs. This guide covers photoluminescent vs electrically-illuminated, viewing distances, testing and installation.
AS 1742 Traffic & Road Signs — Australian Compliance Guide
The practical AS 1742 guide — which traffic signs are regulated, when aluminium and Class 1 reflective are mandatory, sizing, and how to buy compliant signs online in Australia.
AS 1319 Safety Signs — Complete Australian Compliance Guide
The practical AS 1319:1994 guide for Australian workplaces — sign classes, colour codes, viewing-distance sizing, pictograms, materials and where each sign applies.
Australian Signage Standards — AS 1319, AS 1742 & Compliance
A plain-English guide to the Australian signage standards that matter — AS 1319 safety signs, AS 1742 road signs, DDA accessibility, and local council rules.
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