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OHS Signage & PPE

Workplace Safety Signage That Meets the Standard

Signs-R-Us manufactures and supplies a full range of Occupational Health and Safety signage and PPE products for South African businesses, construction sites, mines, and industrial facilities. Durable, compliant, and built to protect.

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OHS Signage & PPE

Why It Matters

Clear Signage Saves Lives and Keeps You Compliant

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) places a legal duty on every South African employer to identify hazards and communicate risks clearly in the workplace. Properly displayed safety signage is therefore not optional, but a statutory requirement.

 

When signage is absent, faded, or poorly positioned, the consequences can range from regulatory penalties to serious injury. Signs-R-Us manufactures safety signage designed to withstand demanding conditions, using high-visibility inks and durable materials that retain clarity under UV exposure, dust, and heavy traffic. All signage is manufactured to SANS 1186 and relevant OHS Act specifications, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor environments across a wide range of industries. Signs-R-Us offers standard signage ranges as well as custom-manufactured solutions tailored to your specific site requirements, with reflective options also available for low-light and 24-hour work environments.

Close-up of a mandatory safety sign and prohibition sign mounted on a wall inside a South African warehouse
Signage Categories

Every Category of Safety Sign, In One Place

Signs-R-Us supplies the full spectrum of OHS signage categories required under South African workplace safety law and SANS 1186 standards.

Warning Signage
Yellow triangle signs that alert workers to hazards such as high voltage, falling objects, toxic materials, and slippery surfaces. Manufactured to SANS 1186 colour and symbol specifications.
Mandatory Signage
Blue circle signs instructing workers to wear specific PPE or follow required procedures. Includes hard hat, safety boot, high-visibility vest, hearing protection, and eye protection signs.
Prohibition Signage
Red circle signs clearly forbidding unsafe actions such as smoking, open flames, unauthorised access, and operating machinery without guards. High-contrast and legible at distance.
Emergency Signage
Green directional and emergency action signs indicating evacuation routes, emergency exits, first aid stations, and assembly points. Photoluminescent options available for power-outage visibility.
Fire Safety Signage
Red fire equipment signs marking the location of extinguishers, hose reels, fire hydrants, and alarm call points. Essential for compliance with fire safety regulations and SABS fire codes.
Information Signage
General facility information signs covering first aid, muster points, no entry zones, speed limits, and site-specific instructions. Available in standard and custom formats.
Mining Safety Signage
Specialist signage for underground and surface mining environments. Includes blasting warning signs, restricted zone markers, gas hazard boards, and signage aligned with MHSA requirements.
Construction Site Signage
Site entry boards, hazard markers, PPE requirement boards, and construction zone warning signs. Built for outdoor exposure and compliant with CIDB site safety requirements.
Where We Supply

Signage for Every Working Environment

From mine shafts to factory floors and corporate campuses, Signs-R-Us provides safety signage suited to the specific hazards of each environment.

Safety signage installed at the entrance of an active South African construction site, bright daylight
Construction Sites
Site entry, hazard warnings, PPE mandates
Safety and warning signs on a surface mining operation in South Africa, strong daylight, industrial setting
Mining Operations
MHSA-aligned, high-durability signage
OHS safety signs mounted inside a South African warehouse facility, clear and bright environment
Warehouses & Logistics
Floor marking, forklift zones, emergency routes
Industrial factory floor in South Africa with clearly posted safety signage on machinery and walkways
Manufacturing Facilities
Machine guarding, chemical, and process hazards
Municipal infrastructure site in South Africa with road and safety signage in place, bright daylight
Government & Municipalities
Infrastructure, public works, and utilities
Commercial office building in South Africa with fire safety and emergency exit signs clearly displayed in corridors
Commercial Buildings
Fire safety, emergency exits, and compliance boards
PPE & Safety Products

Beyond the Sign: PPE Products for Complete Site Safety

Safety compliance goes beyond posting a sign. Signs-R-Us supplies a range of PPE and safety equipment to complement our OHS signage offering, giving procurement teams and site managers a single, reliable source for their safety requirements.

Our PPE range is selected for durability and South African site conditions, covering the personal protection requirements referenced on our mandatory signage categories.

  • Hard hats and safety helmets
  • High-visibility vests
  • Safety boots and footwear
  • Hearing protection
  • Eye and face protection
  • Respiratory protection
  • Gloves and hand protection
  • Safety barriers and cones
Selection of PPE equipment including hard hats, high-visibility vests and safety boots laid out neatly on a work surface
Why Signs-R-Us

Built to Perform. Backed by Experience.

Choosing a safety signage supplier is a compliance decision. Signs-R-Us brings manufacturing capability, local knowledge, and industry credentials that matter on site.

In-house Manufacturing
Signs-R-Us manufactures OHS signage directly, giving us full control over quality, sizing, material selection, and turnaround times. No reliance on third-party suppliers for production.
SARTSMA and COLTO Compliant
Our manufacturing processes meet SARTSMA and COLTO specifications, with the ability to produce signage to engineer-specified and client-tailored requirements for project and tender work.
Reflective and Durable Materials
We use reflective sheeting, industrial-grade substrates, and UV-resistant inks that maintain visibility and structural integrity in outdoor, high-temperature, and high-impact environments.
Custom Signage Capability
Our in-house design department handles bespoke safety signs that reflect your site-specific hazards, language requirements, and corporate standards – without the delays of external design agencies.
Nationwide Delivery
Signs-R-Us supplies across South Africa and into the Sub-Saharan region, with the logistics to support large-scale rollouts across multiple sites simultaneously.
Installation Services Available
Beyond supply, Signs-R-Us provides professional installation and replacement services, reducing the coordination burden for facilities managers and site safety officers.
BBBEE Level 2 Accredited
Signs-R-Us holds a BBBEE Level 2 rating and is 51% black owned, making us a preferred supplier for government procurement, tender requirements, and corporate supply chain compliance.
CIDB and CSD Registered
Registered with the CIDB and CSD, Signs-R-Us is fully qualified to participate in public sector projects and infrastructure contracts, simplifying the supplier verification process for procurement teams.
Standards & Credentials

Certified to the Standards That Matter

Signs-R-Us holds the accreditations and registrations relevant to supplying compliant OHS signage across South African industry, government, and infrastructure projects.

SANS 1186 Compliance
South African National Standard 1186 governs the symbols, colours, dimensions and layout of safety signs. Our OHS signage range is manufactured to meet these specifications, ensuring your workplace signage is legally defensible.
SARTSMA Member
Signs-R-Us is a member of the South African Road Traffic Signs Manufacturers Association, affirming our commitment to producing signage that meets the technical and quality standards of the industry body.
OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993)
Our signage supports employer obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which mandates that hazards are identified and communicated through appropriate signage in all workplaces.
BBBEE Level 2 Certified
Our BBBEE Level 2 status and 51% black ownership make Signs-R-Us a qualifying supplier for preferential procurement under government and corporate supply chain requirements.
CIDB Registered
Registration with the Construction Industry Development Board confirms our eligibility to participate in public sector infrastructure contracts, supporting streamlined procurement for project managers and government clients.
CSD Registered Supplier
Signs-R-Us is registered on the Central Supplier Database, enabling government departments and municipalities to transact directly with us without additional supplier onboarding delays.
Custom Safety Solutions

Site-Specific Signage, Designed and Built In-house

No two sites carry identical hazards. A mining operation, a chemical plant, and a logistics hub each demand signage that speaks directly to the risks people face there. Signs-R-Us operates an in-house design department that works directly with safety officers, engineers, and project managers to develop custom OHS signage from the ground up.

Custom signage from Signs-R-Us can incorporate site-specific symbols, multilingual text, company branding, and specific material and sizing requirements. All custom signs are produced in our own facility, maintaining quality control from design approval through to dispatch.

  • 1
    Briefing and Hazard Review
    Our team reviews your site requirements, relevant hazards, and any engineer or OHS officer specifications.
  • 2
    Design and Proofing
    Our in-house designers produce sign artwork to SANS 1186 standards with your site-specific content, providing proofs for approval before production begins.
  • 3
    Manufacturing
    Signs are produced in our facility using materials matched to your environment – indoor, outdoor, reflective, or heavy-duty as required.
  • 4
    Delivery and Installation
    Signs-R-Us delivers nationwide, with optional installation services available for sites requiring professional fitting and placement.
Safety officer reviewing custom OHS signage boards laid out for inspection at a South African industrial facility
Indoor and Outdoor Applications

Signage That Performs in Any Condition

Outdoor OHS warning signs on poles at a South African mine site, bright daytime conditions
Outdoor Mine Sites
UV-resistant, high-impact substrates
Indoor factory in South Africa with fire safety and emergency exit signs clearly posted near exits and machinery
Indoor Facilities
Factories, warehouses, and processing plants
Road construction zone in South Africa with reflective safety and warning signs visible in overcast or low-light conditions
Low-Light Environments
Reflective sheeting for 24-hour visibility
Chemical or hazmat storage area with clearly posted danger and prohibition signs in South Africa, industrial setting
Hazardous Zones
Chemical, ATEX, and restricted access areas
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Enquire About OHS Signage and PPE for Your Site

Whether you need a standard range of safety signs for a new facility, a full-site audit and replacement programme, or custom-manufactured signage to engineer specifications, Signs-R-Us has the capability and credentials to deliver. Contact our team with your requirements and we will come back to you with a practical, compliant solution.

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