Construction Site Safety Signs — Australian Compliance Pack
A construction site without correct signage isn't just a WHS risk — it's an immediate stop-work liability. SafeWork inspectors routinely close sites for missing PPE-mandatory signs, unbarricaded edges without warnings, or site hoardings that don't display the principal contractor's details.
This page is the practical sign pack we supply to Australian builders, civils contractors, demolition crews and fit-out companies. Everything is AS 1319:1994 compliant, supplied in materials that survive 12+ months of Australian weather, and ready for site within 3-7 working days.
Site entry — the legally-required signs
- Principal contractor sign (name, contact, licence, after-hours number) — required by every state's WHS regulation
- Site safety sign (PPE-mandatory pictograms — hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots, glasses, gloves)
- Authorised entry only / construction site keep out (red prohibition)
- Site induction required before entry
- Speed limit (5 km/h or 10 km/h depending on site)
- First aid location + emergency contact board
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PPE-mandatory signs
Hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots, eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask — full pictogram set in any size.
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Construction-specific signs
Authorised personnel only, deep excavation, falling objects, scaffold safety, working at heights.
Hazard zones — what to mark and how
| Hazard | Sign type | AS 1319 colour |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation / open trench | Danger — Deep Excavation | Red + Black on White |
| Working at heights | Danger — Falling Objects + Use Harness | Red + Yellow |
| Live electrical | Danger — Live Electrical | Red |
| Scaffold incomplete | Do Not Use Scaffold | Red prohibition |
| Asbestos | Danger — Asbestos | Red + Yellow (mandatory) |
| Crane / lifting zone | Caution — Crane Working Overhead | Yellow |
| Site exit / vehicle crossing | Trucks Crossing | Yellow |
Traffic management on construction sites
If your site interacts with public road or footpath, you also need AS 1742-compliant traffic signs — not just AS 1319 workplace signs. STOP/SLOW bats, pedestrians-this-way, footpath-closed and lane-closure signs all sit under AS 1742.3. We cover this in the AS 1742 hub.
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Vinyl Banners
Site hoarding banners — branded with project artist impression, contractor logo, and safety messaging on a single 6-12m vinyl banner.
Recommended starter pack (small-medium site)
- 1× principal contractor sign (600×900mm ACM)
- 1× PPE-mandatory site safety sign (600×900mm ACM)
- 2× authorised entry only (450×600mm)
- 4× hard-hat-area signs (300×450mm)
- 2× first aid location signs (300×450mm)
- 1× site induction required (450×600mm)
- Hazard signs as required by site-specific risk assessment
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Platinum Signs
Sydney-based commercial signage manufacturer
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