Danger Signs

In Australia, like in many other countries, construction sites are required to have various danger signs to alert workers and visitors about potential hazards. These signs help promote safety and reduce the risk of accidents. Construction site danger signs communicate a possible hazard or a hazardous condition or situation that could be life-threatening. They indicate a zone where injury or death could occur unless proper precautions are taken. Danger Signs have the word ‘DANGER’ inside a red oval inside a black rectangle. Sign text outlining the hazard is in black text on a white background.

The Australian Standard 1319-1994 specifies that you must use Danger Signs to warn of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening. Additionally, these signs should be clearly visible, well-maintained, and positioned where they can be easily seen by everyone on the construction site. As requirements and conditions are different on every construction site, we offer a custom danger sign where you can add the exact text you need for your situation.

In conclusion, specific regulations and signage requirements may vary slightly by state or territory in Australia, so it’s essential to be aware of local guidelines and standards when working on a construction site. Always follow safety instructions and be vigilant when navigating construction areas.

Shown in the image above, typical construction signs are often on a landscape orientation, although, we also present customisable portrait Danger signs that display the construction site details and contact numbers. These signs are used to keep the public from entering the construction site.

Is a sign not quite right? We can change an existing sign for you, or you can create a custom sign on our online shopping portal!

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Common “Danger Signs” found on a construction site are:

  • Danger – Acid Wear Proper Protection

  • Danger – Admittance Only To Personnel Working In This Area

  • Danger – Asbestos Removal In Progress

  • Danger – Beware Of Trucks

  • Danger – Chemical Storage Area Unauthorised Personnel Keep Out

  • Danger – Construction Site Unauthorised Persons Keep Out

  • Danger – Crane Working Overhead

  • Danger – Demolition Work in Progress

  • Danger – Deep Excavation

  • Danger – Do Not Enter

  • Danger – Do Not Use

  • Danger – Electrical Equipment Authorised Personnel Only

  • Danger – Exclusion Zone Keep Out

  • Danger – Flammable Material No Smoking

  • Danger – Hard Hat Protection Required

  • Danger – Keep Hands Clear

  • Danger – Keep Out

  • Danger – Liquid Petroleum Gas

  • Danger – No Entry Authorised Personnel Only

  • Danger – No Smoking Beyond This Point

  • Danger – No Smoking

  • Danger – Overhead Power Lines

  • Danger – Oxygen No Smoking No Open Flames

  • Danger – Poison

  • Danger – Robot Moves Without Warning Keep Away

  • Danger – Scaffolding Incomplete

  • Danger – Spilled Chemicals No Smoking Or Open Flames

  • Danger – Sulphuric Acid

  • Danger – This Equipment Starts Automatically

  • Danger – Watch Your Step

  • Danger – Workers Below