Compliant safety signage · Made in Australia
Mandatory Signs
Mandatory signs communicate a positive instruction that must be followed in a specific area or during a specific task. Browse PPE requirements, access controls, operational instructions and site-condition messages covering 77 products for workplaces, construction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses and public buildings. Use them at entrances, beside equipment or wherever the instruction applies so the required action is seen before work begins.
Match the instruction to the area
Select the exact mandatory message for the task or location: eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask, breathing apparatus, hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety footwear, and many other workplace instructions are available as stock signs. Products are offered as rigid panels and self-adhesive stickers in multiple sizes, with material options including aluminium composite panel, aluminium, polypropylene and foam PVC. Choose a size legible from the approach distance and a material suited to the environment—outdoor-rated materials for exposed locations, lighter weight options for internal use.
Mandatory signs are typically blue and white, reflecting common Australian workplace signage conventions. They should be placed at the entry to the relevant area or at the point where the instruction applies. The exact placement, size and content requirements for a given site will depend on the risk assessment and any applicable regulatory, client or principal contractor requirement.
Custom mandatory messages made in Queensland
Sign Portal manufactures signs in-house in Queensland. If a required instruction is not covered by a stock message—for example a site-specific PPE combination, restricted equipment access or a unique operational rule—request custom wording, a non-standard size or a combined message layout. Pair mandatory signs with related prohibition signs where both a positive instruction and a restriction apply to the same area. For a broader overview of sign categories and site use, see the Safety Signs collection.
Do mandatory signs need to include the specific PPE standard?
Stock mandatory signs use general-purpose wording for common instructions. If site documentation or a principal contractor requires a specific reference number or wording, order a custom sign with the exact required text. Confirm applicable requirements with the relevant health and safety professional for the site.
