Falls from height are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death at work in Australia. Roofs, mezzanines, scaffolds, ladders and open edges all need controls, and signs are part of the picture: they tell people where they can't go, what they must wear and which equipment isn't safe to use.
Work at height is covered by WHS laws and codes of practice on managing the risk of falls. Signs support physical controls like guardrails and harness systems. They don't replace them. This guide is general information.
1. Roof access
- Roof access prohibited
- Roof ladder access and Access to roof ladder (silver)
- Caution: brittle surface, no step, keep off for skylights and fragile sheeting.
- VIC asbestos roofing material warning label. See our asbestos signs guide.
2. Harnesses and fall protection
- Wear safety harness when working at height
- Danger: do not step or stand on platform without fall protection
3. Edges and mezzanines
- Warning: fall hazard, keep back from edge
- Edge protection: do not remove
- Mezzanine: do not throw items over edge
- Dock leveller: keep clear of edge. See our loading dock guide.
4. Falling objects
- Danger: falling objects, keep out and Danger: falling materials
- Demolition chute discharge: danger, falling or ejected material
- QLD danger: no go area sign
5. Ladders and scaffolds
See our construction site signs guide for the rest of the site.
Where to put them
- At every roof hatch, ladder and access door.
- At the edge of mezzanines and loading platforms.
- On scaffold access points, updated as the scaffold is tagged.
- At ground level below overhead work, to keep people out of the drop zone.
Frequently asked questions
What material is best for roof signs?
Aluminium and ACP handle sun and weather on roofs. Self-adhesive vinyl suits hatches and ladder cages.
Do you offer bulk pricing?
Yes. Buy 25 or more of the same sign to save an extra 5%, 50+ to save 10%, or 150+ to save 15%, applied automatically. Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2โ3 business days.
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