UNOFFICIAL OHS DATABASE
SAFETY POSTERS AND SIGNS
In NSW, the summary of Workers Compensation legislation, titled "WorkCover. Watching out for you" is compulsory to be displayed in NSW workplaces as per section 231 of the Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Act 1998
Note: This information is current in 2004 and can change as per s321: "in the form prescribed by the regulations or approved by the Authority". To check on currency, you can contact WorkCover NSW.
For other safety posters and signs, union and industry associations can provide advice regarding safety posters and signs.
Suppliers and references (safety sign suppliers often provide examples of safety signs, which may save some OHS students the cost of buying the Australian Standard described below):
· List
of suppliers
· Safety
signs (info frem UNSW)
· ASFA
· Safety
Plus Signs
· SOS Signs
- signs and clipart
· Australian Standard 1319 "Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment"
lists all of the safety signs. This can be purchased from Standards
Australia - cost is in the area of $60 - $70. You may also be able to access
a copy through a university/college library.
Search the web for safety sign info and suppliers (in Australia)
Free downloads of workplace & school bullying images/posters