Mandatory signs
A mandatory sign shows what action is required and is usually a white safety symbol or pictogram on a blue background. They show required actions or behaviours implemented within a workplace or area of public access to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. These are the “must-do” safety signs in South Africa.
Clear instruction
Sometimes instructions need to be put across clearly to ensure employees and visitors to your premises are fully aware of what they need to do. For example, this could indicate the need to utilise personal protective equipment (PPE) or take precautions to keep safe in a potentially dangerous environment. These signs should be mounted in visible places for all to see.
Some of the most common safety signs in South Africa are:
- Wear eye protection
- Wear face mask
- Wear hearing protection
- Wear protective clothing
- Wash your hands
- Read instruction manual
- Lift correctly
There is a safety sign in South Africa for most purposes, and it’s essential to have the required signage to comply with your industry regulations. Signs should also be used inside vehicles, for example, instructing people to remove keys from the ignition when the vehicle is not in use. The most important sign in a company vehicle is to remind drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts.
Five types of safety signs in South Africa in terms of colour and instruction
Red circle – Prohibition – means stop, don’t do
Blue circle – Mandatory – means obey
Yellow triangle – Warning – means a risk of danger
Green squares – Safe condition – means go, gives information
Red squares – Fire safety – info in emergencies
The sign you are looking for
Sure Sign specialises in manufacturing, designing and supplying photoluminescent safety signs in South Africa. We can custom-make signs to suit your specific requirements. All signs are available in 150 mm, 190 mm, 290 mm, or 440 mm. In addition, our signage solution is available in natural anodised aluminium frames. They can also be powder coated or anodised in any colour you choose. These signs can be face printed on photoluminescent vinyl, or they can be reversed screen printed an acrylic Perspex. Contact us for more information.