Occupational Health & Safety Signage

Your site has a legal obligation. Make sure it is visible.

South Africa's Occupational Health and Safety Act places a clear duty on employers to protect people in the workplace. Compliant OHS signage is not optional. It keeps workers informed, prevents incidents, and demonstrates that your organisation takes safety seriously. Signs-R-Us manufactures and installs OHS-aligned safety signage for construction, mining, industrial, commercial, and public-sector environments across South Africa.

OHS safety signs installed on a perimeter fence at a South African construction site

SANS-Aligned Manufacturing

Close-up of a bright yellow warning sign on a South African industrial site

Indoor & Outdoor Ready

Why OHS Signage Matters

Clear signage is your first line of defence

Occupational Health and Safety signage communicates hazards, instructions, restrictions, and emergency procedures in the fastest, clearest way possible. When people are moving quickly on a site, verbal instruction is not enough. A well-placed, durable sign works every second of every shift, regardless of language barriers or shift handovers.

Signs-R-Us produces OHS signage for both indoor and outdoor applications. Our signs are manufactured to withstand harsh South African conditions, including UV exposure, dust, moisture, and high-traffic environments. From a single sign to a full site package, we handle design, manufacturing, and professional installation.

Signage Categories

Six categories. Every hazard covered.

Signs-R-Us manufactures the full range of OHS signage categories required on South African worksites. Each category has specific colour coding, symbol conventions, and placement requirements aligned to SANS 1186 and OHS Act obligations.

Yellow and black warning signs mounted on a construction site hoarding

Warning Signs

Yellow and black triangular signs that alert workers to potential hazards in the area, from overhead loads to electrical risks and chemical exposure.

Blue mandatory PPE signs at the entrance to a South African industrial facility

Mandatory Signs

Blue and white circular signs that instruct workers to follow specific safety procedures, such as wearing PPE, using harnesses, or following designated routes.

Red and white prohibition signs on a fence at a South African mining site

Prohibition Signs

Red and white circular signs that communicate what is not permitted in a specific area, including no smoking, no unauthorised access, and no open flames.

Green emergency exit signs mounted above a doorway in a South African warehouse

Emergency Signs

Green and white signs that direct personnel to emergency exits, first aid stations, emergency contact points, and assembly areas in the event of an incident.

Red fire safety signs and extinguisher location markers inside a South African facility

Fire Safety Signs

Red signs that identify fire equipment locations, fire hose reels, extinguisher types, and fire assembly points, keeping sites compliant with SANS fire safety requirements.

Information and directional signs in a South African commercial building corridor

Information Signs

Wayfinding, procedural, and site-information signs that direct people, communicate site rules, and ensure everyone understands the layout and protocols of a facility.

Reflective safety signs installed at a South African mining operation entrance

Mining & Construction Proven

High-Risk Environments

Built for the environments where signage cannot fail

Signs-R-Us supplies OHS signage to some of South Africa's most demanding work environments. Our signs are manufactured to perform under UV, heat, wind, dust, and heavy site traffic. We work with project managers, health and safety officers, and procurement teams across a wide range of sectors. You can also browse our dedicated mining signage offering and our site safety products for broader site requirements.

Construction sites
Mining operations
Infrastructure projects
Warehouses and logistics
Manufacturing facilities
Government and municipalities
Commercial premises
Engineering and project firms
PPE & Safety Equipment

Beyond the sign: safety equipment for the full site

Signage communicates the requirement. PPE and safety equipment help workers meet it. Signs-R-Us supplies a range of safety-related products to complement our signage offering, so your site can source more from a single, trusted supplier.

Personal Protective Equipment Signs

Mandatory signage specifying required PPE at site entry points, machinery zones, chemical storage areas, and confined spaces, manufactured to SANS 1186 standards.

First Aid Station Markers

Clear green and white first aid location signs, including cabinet identifiers and directional markers, ensuring workers can locate medical assistance without delay in an emergency.

Hazardous Substance Labelling

SANS-aligned hazard labels and signage for chemical storage areas, flammable materials, corrosive substances, and restricted zones in industrial and mining environments.

Safety Equipment & Trailers

Signs-R-Us supplies safety equipment and trailers as part of our broader product range, supporting road, construction, and infrastructure projects that need more than signage alone.

Facility Safety Signage Packages

Complete indoor and outdoor safety signage packages for facilities, warehouses, commercial buildings, and manufacturing plants, covering all OHS Act-required signage categories in one supply.

Replacement & Maintenance Supply

Faded, damaged, or missing signs must be replaced promptly to remain compliant. Signs-R-Us offers signage maintenance and replacement supply to keep your site current and compliant.

Custom & Project-Based Solutions

No two sites are the same. Neither are our solutions.

Standard sign catalogues do not always account for site-specific hazards, unusual configurations, or engineer-specified requirements. Signs-R-Us operates an in-house design department and manufacturing facility, which means we can produce custom safety signage built to your exact specification, whether that is a unique hazard symbol, a bilingual warning panel, or a full site safety signage system designed from scratch.

Our team works directly with project managers, health and safety officers, and engineers to understand the specific risks on your site and produce signage that addresses them clearly and durably. You can learn more about compliant signage requirements in our article on construction site signage or read our guide on choosing the right safety signs.

Custom bilingual OHS safety signs being prepared in a South African sign manufacturing facility

In-House Design & Manufacturing

Engineer-Specified Signage

We manufacture signage to engineer and client specifications, including custom dimensions, materials, and substrate choices suited to extreme environments.

Full-Site Signage Systems

From site entry gates to internal zones and exit routes, we design and supply complete signage systems for large-scale construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.

Rapid Turnaround for Site Deadlines

Site start dates do not move. Our in-house manufacturing capability means we can respond quickly to project timelines and bulk signage requirements without compromising quality.

Durable Materials, Every Time

We select substrates, reflective films, and coatings appropriate to the environment, whether that is a coastal construction site, an underground mining tunnel, or a high-UV outdoor installation.

Standards & Certifications

Compliant by design. Credible by record.

When you procure OHS signage for a government tender, an infrastructure project, or a corporate facility, the credentials of your supplier matter. Signs-R-Us holds the accreditations and certifications that procurement teams and project managers require. Read more about our compliance on the certificates page.

SARTSMA Member

Signs-R-Us is a member of the Southern African Road Traffic Signs Manufacturers Association, aligning our manufacturing practices to the industry's leading standards for road and safety signage.

BBBEE Level 2, 51% Black Owned

Our BBBEE Level 2 status and 51% black ownership make Signs-R-Us a qualifying supplier for government tenders, public-sector procurement, and corporate preferential procurement programmes.

CIDB Registered & CSD Listed

Our CIDB registration and Central Supplier Database listing confirm Signs-R-Us as a verified supplier for government and public infrastructure projects, simplifying your procurement process.

QSE Accredited

Our QSE accreditation supports our eligibility across a broad range of procurement categories, reinforcing our standing as a credible, compliant, and capable signage manufacturer and supplier.

Signs-R-Us manufactures road and safety signage to SARTSMA and COLTO specifications. Our OHS signage aligns with SANS 1186 symbol requirements applicable under South Africa's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Read our article on SARTSMA and COLTO compliance for more detail on what these standards mean for your project.

Get Started

Ready to make your site safer and fully compliant?

Tell Signs-R-Us what your site needs. Whether you require a standard safety signage package, custom signs to engineer specification, or a full turn-key installation across multiple locations, our team will come back to you with a practical, compliant solution. We deliver nationwide across South Africa and serve clients across the Sub-Saharan region.