Mandatory Signs

Mandatory signs in Australia, like in many other countries, are a type of safety sign designed to convey specific instructions or actions that must be followed by individuals in a particular area or situation. These signs are typically characterised by a white pictogram on a blue circular background, often accompanied by a blue border. The purpose of mandatory signs is to promote safety and ensure compliance with legal and mandatory requirements. These signs might be placed across the whole construction site; signs such as “Hearing And Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating Equipment” to area-specific requirements, such as “Dust Mask Must Be Worn In This Area”.

Mandatory signs usually incorporate the word “MUST” in the message. The Australian Standard 1319-1994 specifies that use of Emergency signs should indicate the location of, or directions to, emergency-related facilities such as exits, safety equipment, or first aid facilities. Emergency signs are also used to direct workers and visitors to emergency assembly points.

Australian regulations, such as those outlined in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, provide guidelines for the design, placement, and use of emergency signs in construction sites. These regulations are aimed at minimising risks, promoting workplace safety awareness, and ensuring that individuals can respond appropriately to emergencies. The Emergency signs communicate essential information about emergency procedures, hazards, and safe routes, helping to prevent accidents and ensure a secure work environment for all involved.

The image above is a a typical mandatory sign, “This Is A Hard Hat Area – Safety Helmets Must Be Worn.”

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Some “Mandatory Signs” found on construction sites are:

  • Mandatory – Aisle Must Be Kept Clear

  • Mandatory – Breathing Apparatus Must Be Worn In This Area

  • Mandatory – Custom Mandatory Signs

  • Mandatory – Dust Mask Must Be Worn In This Area

  • Mandatory – Eye Protection Required Beyond This Point

  • Mandatory – Foot Wash Must Be Used

  • Mandatory – Guards Must Be In Place

  • Mandatory – Head Protection Must Be Worn In This Area

  • Mandatory – Must Remain Locked

  • Mandatory – Protective Clothing Must Be Worn In This Area

  • Mandatory – Respirator Must Be Worn In This Area

  • Mandatory – Safety Harness Must Be Worn

  • Mandatory – Stack Correctly

  • Mandatory – This Is A Hard Hat Area Safety Helmets Must Be Worn

  • Mandatory – Welding Mask Must Be Worn

  • Mandatory – Wheels Must Be Chocked