Workplace Safety Signage Checklist

Industry: Manufacturing

Employees: 150

Building: 5,000 sqm

Areas: Production, Warehouse

WARNING SIGNS

High Voltage Equipment

Required for all electrical panels and switchboards

Placement: 2m visibility distance

Standard: AS 1319-1994

Heavy Machinery Operation

All production floor equipment zones

Placement: Entry points, 1.5m height

Standard: AS 1319-1994

PROHIBITION SIGNS

No Smoking

Throughout entire facility

Location: All entrances and break areas

Visibility: 200mm minimum

No Unauthorized Personnel

Restricted production zones

Location: Secure area entrances

Height: 1.5-2m from floor

MANDATORY SIGNS

Safety Helmet Required

All production and warehouse areas

Safety Footwear Required

Factory floor and loading dock

Eye Protection Required

Grinding and cutting stations

EMERGENCY SIGNS

Emergency Exit Routes

8 exit signs required based on building layout

Placement: Above all exit doors

Illumination: Self-illuminated or emergency power

Fire Equipment & First Aid

12 fire extinguisher and 4 first aid stations

Placement: Maximum 30m travel distance

Height: 2-2.5m from floor level

PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Mounting Guidelines

Standard Height: 1.5-2.0m from floor level for optimal visibility

Lighting: Minimum 50 lux illumination at sign face

Obstruction: Clear line of sight from 10m distance

Maintenance Requirements

Inspection: Monthly visual inspection for damage or fading

Cleaning: Quarterly cleaning to maintain visibility

Replacement: Every 5 years or when degraded

COMPLIANCE NOTES

Regulatory Requirements

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 - Division 5
• Australian Standard AS 1319-1994 Safety Signs
• Manufacturing industry specific guidelines
• State workplace safety regulations compliance

Next Steps

Schedule quarterly compliance audits and maintain detailed inspection records. All employees require safety signage awareness training within 30 days of implementation.

Safety Signage Compliance Checker