Mechanical workshops, fabrication shops, joinery shops and maintenance sheds have more hazards per square metre than almost any other workplace: hoists, grinders, welders, compressed air, batteries and flammable liquids. Signs remind everyone of the rules at the exact point they need them. This guide covers the workshop signs we sell most.
Signs support your risk assessments, safe work procedures and training. They don't replace them. Your WHS regulator and safety adviser can help with what your workshop needs.
1. Identify the space
- Workshop sign or a colourway to match your building, such as silver or yellow.
- Compressed air at outlets and receivers.
2. Machinery and guarding
- Do not operate unless guards are in place
- No loose clothing, jewellery or long hair near machinery
- Warning: keep clear of moving machinery and Caution: machine starts automatically
- Danger: machinery moves without warning
3. Vehicle hoists and EVs
- Danger: hoist operating area, stand clear
- Danger: electric vehicle high voltage system, do not touch: important as more EVs and hybrids come in for service.
See also our EV charging bay signs guide.
4. Welding, grinding and painting
- Welding in progress and Welding helmet must be worn
- Warning: no welding or drilling near tanks and fuel lines.
- QLD spray painting area: authorised personnel only and QLD spray booth clearance time
Hot work outside the welding bay may need a permit. See our permit signs guide.
5. Batteries, fuel and spills
- Danger: battery charging station, no smoking and Danger: hydrogen gas, battery charging area
- Spill kit located here
- Gas cylinder and flammable liquid store signs. See our gas cylinder storage guide.
6. PPE
Eye, hearing and foot protection signs at the workshop entry and at noisy machines. See our PPE signs guide.
Save with a pack
Our Workshop & Mechanic Safety Sign Pack bundles ten common workshop signs, covering PPE, welding, flammable liquids, spill kit, first aid and extinguishers, at 15% less than buying them separately.
Frequently asked questions
What material is best in a workshop?
ACP and aluminium handle knocks, grease and cleaning. Self-adhesive vinyl suits machines and toolboxes.
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 2–3 business days.
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