Warning Signs

What Are Warning Signs?

Warning Signs are designed to alert people to potential hazards or conditions that could cause harm. They do not enforce an action like mandatory signs, nor do they prohibit behaviours like prohibition signs. Instead, they serve as cautionary alerts, ensuring workers, contractors, and visitors remain aware of risks. For information on what you must do, check our Mandatory Signs.

Warning Signs are easy to identify thanks to their yellow background with a black triangular border and symbol. Examples include:

• “Forklift Traffic” in warehouses and loading docks. For high-threat dangers that require immediate action, install Danger Signs.

• “High Voltage” near electrical installations.

• “Slippery Surface” in wet or polished floor areas.

• “Explosive Atmosphere” in chemical or industrial environments.

• “Radiation Hazard” in laboratories or medical facilities.

By delivering instant recognition of potential dangers, Warning Signs give people the awareness needed to take precautions.

Benefits of Warning Signs

The use of Warning Signs brings multiple benefits to workplaces and public spaces:

• Active Accident Prevention – They immediately alert people to hazards before they encounter them, which reduces the likelihood of accidents and associated property and equipment damage.

• Supports Legal Compliance – Their presence meets workplace safety regulations and legal obligations, thereby supporting WHS compliance and protecting your business from penalties.

• Universal Recognition – The standardised design (yellow with a black triangle) is easily understood across different languages and literacy levels, maximising site awareness.

• Durable and Reliable – Manufactured from high-quality materials, they deliver years of dependable service in both indoor and outdoor conditions, providing long-term reliability. When caution is needed to guide safer behaviour, we suggest Prevent Injury Signs.

• Improves Workplace Efficiency – By preventing accidents, they significantly reduce costly downtime and operational disruptions.

• Reinforces Safety Culture – Constant reminders keep hazards top of mind for everyone on site, protecting workers and visitors from injury or health issues.

Why Invest in Warning Signs?

For any Australian business, the failure to clearly communicate a foreseeable risk is a critical liability. Investing in compliant Warning Signs is a non-negotiable risk mitigation strategy that provides an immediate financial return. These highly visible alerts actively prevent the expensive chain reaction of incidents, including worker injury, compensation claims, and crippling facility downtime.

By strategically deploying these signs, you demonstrate due diligence, secure your legal standing under WHS law, and maintain smooth, safe, and compliant operations across your entire site. For actions that are strictly forbidden, use Prohibition Signs.

Industries and Applications

Warning Signs are essential across a wide range of industries and environments. Common applications include:

• Construction Sites – Highlighting risks such as falling objects, unstable ground, or excavation work.

• Warehousing and Logistics – Alerts for forklift traffic, pedestrian crossings, and loading dock hazards. When opening cartons safely, use our Carton Cutters.

• Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities – Identifying risks from machinery, hot surfaces, or chemical storage.

• Healthcare and Laboratories – Warnings about biohazards, radiation, or dangerous substances.

• Mining and Heavy Industry – Indicating explosive areas, falling rock risks, or restricted access zones. For temporary barriers and visibility, we supply Traffic Cones.

• Public Areas – Signage for slippery floors, trip hazards, or electrical risks near utilities. For general non-hazard information, check our General Signs.

In each of these sectors, Warning Signs provide vital hazard awareness that prevents accidents and safeguards workers, contractors, and the public. For safe cutting, you can also use an Auto Retracting Knife.

Why Choose Verdex for Warning Signs

Verdex is a trusted Australian supplier of workplace safety solutions, offering Warning Signs designed for durability, clarity, and compliance. Here’s why Verdex is the preferred choice:

• Australian Standards Compliant – All signs meet AS 1319 requirements for safety signage.

• Premium Materials – Manufactured from durable metal, poly, or adhesive-backed options.

• Comprehensive Range – Covering electrical hazards, vehicle traffic, chemical risks, and more.

• High Visibility – Bright yellow backgrounds and bold black symbols ensure instant recognition.

• Fast Nationwide Delivery – Supplying businesses across Australia quickly and reliably.

• Price Beat Guarantee – Delivering premium-quality products at unbeatable value.

• 100% Australian-Owned – Supporting local industries with dependable safety solutions.

With Verdex, you can rely on Warning Signs to provide clear, compliant hazard communication in any workplace. Find more essential products in our Cleaning and Site Supplies.

Buy Your Warning Signs Today

Warning Signs are an essential part of workplace safety, providing clear hazard awareness that protects workers, visitors, and the public. Durable, compliant, and highly visible, they are a simple yet effective way to prevent accidents before they happen.

Browse Verdex’s range of Warning Signs online today, or contact our expert team to find the right signage for your workplace. With Verdex, you’ll enjoy premium quality, fast delivery, and unbeatable value.