Mandatory - Construction Site Safety Signs

Mandatory - Construction Site Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs - Trade Only Supplier

Mandatory Construction Site Safety Signs are essential for ensuring that all personnel and visitors adhere to the required safety protocols on a construction site. These signs clearly communicate compulsory actions such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like hard hats, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, and eye protection. By providing clear instructions, mandatory signs help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries by making sure everyone understands and follows site safety rules.

In the dynamic and often hazardous environment of a construction site, where heavy machinery, falling objects, and uneven surfaces are common, mandatory safety signs serve as constant reminders of essential safety practices. Their visibility helps enforce compliance and encourages workers to maintain vigilance, fostering a culture of safety and responsibility. This not only protects individuals but also contributes to the smooth operation of the site by minimising disruptions caused by accidents.

These signs also play a critical role in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. Construction sites are subject to strict health and safety laws that mandate the use of specific safety signage to protect workers and visitors. Proper use of mandatory signs demonstrates a site’s commitment to compliance, helping avoid costly fines or legal issues while ensuring that health and safety standards are upheld.

Moreover, mandatory construction site safety signs support effective communication in diverse workforces where language barriers or varying levels of experience might exist. By using universally recognised symbols and clear messaging, these signs ensure that all site users understand the required safety actions, regardless of their background. This inclusivity further enhances overall site safety and promotes a safer working environment for everyone involved.


Caution - Risk of Extreme Heat - Keep Hydrated and Wear Sun Protection

Caution - Risk of Extreme Heat - Keep Hydrated and Wear Sun Protection Safety Signs

As global temperatures continue to rise we find ourselves working in ever more extreme conditions. When temperatures soar, remind staff and visitors of the risk and to drink plenty of water and use UV barrier creams where necessary. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of t..

Tool Tethers must be used when Working

Tool Tethers must be used when Working Safety Signs

Dropped tools from height is one of the biggest causes of on-site injuries and deaths. Ensuring that tools are tethered whilst at height can prevent them from falling onto workers below - this sign reminds employees to ensure they follow site rules and reduce the risk of injury. Materials Explain..

Avoid Accidents - All Tools must be Tethered

Avoid Accidents - All Tools must be Tethered Safety Signs

Dropped tools from height is one of the biggest causes of on-site injuries and deaths. Ensuring that tools are tethered whilst at height can prevent them from falling onto workers below - this sign reminds employees to ensure they follow site rules and reduce the risk of injury. Materials Explain..

Keep Loading Bay Gates Closed

Keep Loading Bay Gates Closed Safety Signs

Loading bays can be very busy and dangerous areas for logistics companies, warehouses and production facilities. Large vehicles, pedestrians, raised / uneven work surfaces, high noise levels, heavy loads and blind spots make loading bays extremely high-risk environments. This loading bay sign re..

Close Grit Bin after Use

Close Grit Bin after Use Safety Signs

This mandatory sign reminds viewers to close the grit bin after use. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. 1. Rigid Plastic: This lightw..

Dust Extraction must be used when using this Machine

Dust Extraction must be used when using this Machine Safety Signs

This mandatory sign has been designed to highlight to viewers that dust extractors / extraction must be used when machinery is being used. Many businesses such as sawmills or planermills emit large volumes of wood dust from moving or spinning machinery. Dust can cause serious health problems and ..

Dust Suppression must be Fitted when using this Machine

Dust Suppression must be Fitted when using this Machine Safety Signs

This mandatory sign has been designed to highlight to viewers that dust suppressors / suppression must be used when machinery is being used. Many businesses such as sawmills or planermills emit large volumes of wood dust from moving or spinning machinery. Dust can cause serious health problems and ..

For Any Grit Bin Issues, Contact:

For Any Grit Bin Issues, Contact: Safety Signs

This mandatory sign advises viewers of contact details for grit bin issues. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. 1. Rigid Plastic: This..

Lock Grit Bin after Use

Lock Grit Bin after Use Safety Signs

This mandatory sign reminds viewers to lock the grit bin after use. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. 1. Rigid Plastic: This lightwe..

Refill Grit Bin after Use

Refill Grit Bin after Use Safety Signs

This mandatory sign reminds viewers to refill the grit bin after use. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. 1. Rigid Plastic: This light..

Safety Helmets are Provided for your Safety

Safety Helmets are Provided for your Safety Safety Signs

This mandatory sign advises viewers that they must wear safety helmets and that hard hats are provided of their safety. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for..

Sign in Point - All Drivers must Sign In / Sign Out

Sign in Point - All Drivers must Sign In / Sign Out Safety Signs

This mandatory sign advises viewers that drivers and visitors are required to sign in and out of the site. Ideal for locations that get regular visitors or contractors. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helpin..

Use Card Reader to Gain Access

Use Card Reader to Gain Access Safety Signs

This mandatory sign advises viewers that they must use the card reader to gain access to the area / site. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your applicat..

Valid CSCS Card Required

Valid CSCS Card Required Safety Signs

This mandatory sign advises viewers that a valid CSCS card is required to work on the designated site. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application..

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Hivis - Gloves - Boots)

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Hivis - Gloves - Boots) Safety Signs

A PPE Requirement Sign displaying icons for Hat, Hi-Vis, Gloves, and Boots is used to clearly communicate mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for anyone entering a worksite or hazardous area. This sign helps ensure that all personnel are aware of the essential safety gear need..

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Goggles - Hivis - Gloves - Boots)

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Goggles - Hivis - Gloves - Boots) Safety Signs

A PPE Requirement Sign displaying icons for Hat, Goggles, Hi-Vis, Gloves, and Boots is used to clearly communicate the mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) needed in a particular work area. This sign helps ensure that all personnel entering the site or specific zones are aware of and comply..

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Goggles - Mask - Hivis - Gloves - Boots)

PPE Requirement Sign (Hat - Goggles - Mask - Hivis - Gloves - Boots) Safety Signs

A PPE Requirement Sign showing icons for Hat, Goggles, Mask, Hi-Vis, Gloves, and Boots is used to clearly communicate the mandatory personal protective equipment needed for safety in specific work environments. This sign ensures that all workers and visitors understand the exact protective gear requ..

Hard Hats Must be Worn On this Site At All Times

Hard Hats Must be Worn On this Site At All Times Safety Signs

A mandatory safety instruction used to ensure that everyone entering a worksite is protected from head injuries. It applies to construction sites, industrial areas, demolition zones, or any environment where there is a risk of falling objects, swinging loads, low headroom, or accidental impact. The ..

This Is a Hard Hat Area

This Is a Hard Hat Area Safety Signs

Inform people that they are entering a zone where wearing a hard hat is compulsory due to the risk of head injury. It is a clear, location-specific instruction rather than a general site-wide rule, meaning it is often placed at the boundary of a hazardous section within a larger facility. Such areas..

Permit to Work All Contractors Must Obtain a Permit

Permit to Work All Contractors Must Obtain a Permit Safety Signs

Used to enforce a formal safety procedure requiring contractors to obtain authorization before starting any work on a site. Many construction, industrial, or maintenance sites involve high-risk activities such as working at heights, handling hazardous substances, or operating machinery. The sign com..

H&S Act - Helmet - Footwear - Hi Vis - No Access - No Unsupervised Reversing - 10mph - Multi-Message Site Safety Board

H&S Act - Helmet - Footwear - Hi Vis - No Access - No Unsupervised Reversing - 10mph - Multi-Message Site Safety Board Safety Signs

In line with health and safety regulations these multi-purpose construction signs provide information and warning to both the public and contractors alike. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which..

Site Safety - Report to Office - Hi Vis - Footwear - No Access - Liable for Prosecution - 5mph - Multi-Message Site Safety Board

Site Safety - Report to Office - Hi Vis - Footwear - No Access - Liable for Prosecution - 5mph - Multi-Message Site Safety Board Safety Signs

In line with health and safety regulations these multi-purpose construction signs provide information and warning to both the public and contractors alike. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which..

Are you Wearing the Correct Colour Hard Hat

Are you Wearing the Correct Colour Hard Hat Safety Signs

A new colour coding system for hard hats was introduced for the UK construction industry in 27. Build UK, the main umbrella body for contractors, created the code to make it easier to identify on-site personnel, and improve communication and safety across construction projects...

All Traffic Turn Left when Leaving Site

All Traffic Turn Left when Leaving Site Safety Signs

Site traffic notice to help improve safety. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resist..

All Traffic Turn Right when Leaving Site

All Traffic Turn Right when Leaving Site Safety Signs

Site traffic notice to help improve safety. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resist..

Reversing Vehicles must be Supervised

Reversing Vehicles must be Supervised Safety Signs

Site traffic notice to help improve safety. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resist..

Caution - If you don't schedule regular maintenance

Caution - If you don't schedule regular maintenance Safety Signs

This warning safety sign has been designed to remind viewers that equipment such as forklift trucks, pallet trucks, pallet racking, excavators etc require regular inspections to maintain it's safety standards. Completing regular equipment maintenance can reduce the risk of accidents and unnecessary ..

Maintenance Label - Record of Thorough Inspection

Maintenance Label - Record of Thorough Inspection Safety Signs

This self adhesive vinyl sign has been designed to remind viewers of the details of an equipments thorough examination. Many equipment types such as forklift trucks, pallet racking, MEWPs (mobile elevating work platform / scissor lifts / boom lifts), excavators etc are required to have an annual tho..

Notice to Hirer - Daily Inspections must be Completed

Notice to Hirer - Daily Inspections must be Completed Safety Signs

This self adhesive vinyl sign has been designed to remind hirers that daily inspections must be completed and recorded. Ideal for sticking to equipment such as forklift trucks, MEWPs (mobile elevating work platform / scissor lifts / boom lifts), excavators and other pieces of equipment that regularl..

Safety First - Inspect Forklifts before use

Safety First - Inspect Forklifts before use Safety Signs

This forklift inspection reminder sign has been designed to remind viewers of the importance of completing pre-use inspections in order to reduce the risk of accidents and unnecessary maintenance costs. This sign is an ideal accessory to our Good to Go Safety Forklift Truck inspection system. Mat..

Safety First - Inspect Ladders before use

Safety First - Inspect Ladders before use Safety Signs

This ladder inspection reminder sign has been designed to remind viewers of the importance of completing pre-use inspections in order to reduce the risk of accidents and unnecessary maintenance costs. This sign is an ideal accessory to our Good to Go Safety Ladder inspection system. Materials..

Safety First - Inspect Pallet Trucks before use

Safety First - Inspect Pallet Trucks before use Safety Signs

This pallet truck inspection reminder sign has been designed to remind viewers of the importance of completing pre-use inspections in order to reduce the risk of accidents and unnecessary maintenance costs. This sign is an ideal accessory to our Good to Go Safety Pallet Truck inspection system. M..

Safety First - Inspect Vehicles before use

Safety First - Inspect Vehicles before use Safety Signs

This vehicle inspection reminder sign has been designed to remind viewers of the importance of completing pre-use inspections in order to reduce the risk of accidents and unnecessary maintenance costs. This sign is an ideal accessory to our Good to Go Safety Vehicle (Car / Van) inspection system. ..

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Why get safety signs printed by Caledonia Signs?

Why get safety signs printed by Caledonia Signs?

1. Regulatory Compliance One of the primary reasons to have safety signs professionally printed is to ensure compliance with UK laws. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require that specific safety signs be used in workplaces to prevent accidents and injuries. Caledonia Signs understand these requirements and ensure your signs meet legal standards, including adherence to the BS EN ISO 7010 format for safety symbols. Adhering to the BS EN ISO 7010 format is crucial because it ensures safety signs are universally recognised and understood. The standard uses clearly defined symbols that have been tested for visibility and comprehension, making them effective even in high-stress situations or for individuals who do not speak the local language. This helps prevent accidents by enabling quick and correct responses to potential hazards. Many "pop up printers" don't fully understand the importance of ISO 7010. From a legal standpoint, compliance with ISO 7...>>> READ MORE >>>

Why you should work with Caledonia Signs

Why you should work with Caledonia Signs

Caledonia Signs are the number one choice for trade As a market leading UK supplier of safety signs, we provide our distributors with a vast range of innovative, cost effective and premium signs. Additionally, we offer a number of sales, marketing and technical support packages to help our distributors maximise their sales opportunities. Unlike many of our competitors, we manufacture only for sale through our distributor network. Caledonia Signs will never approach your customer base directly. Caledonia are committed to help our distributors maximise their sales opportunities We help our distributors in innovative ways and by being driven to provide the highest quality services. Caledonia Signs provide a online portal where our distributors can sign in, view cost and RRP pricing of all products, download marketing material and product data sheets, raise and instantly send purchase orders for us to process, and view your order history. We also provide workplace a...>>> READ MORE >>>

Signage Solutions: Avian Influenza & Animal Disease Control

Signage Solutions: Avian Influenza & Animal Disease Control

Take action! New signage to help prevent the spread of bird flu outbreaks across the UK With a growing number of reports relating to avian influenza outbreaks across the UK, biosecurity and disease prevention have become a growing concern for many businesses - particularly those in the farming, agriculture, and park / recreation industries. Although transmission to humans is currently low and primarily involves people in frequent contact with birds and poultry, it is important to be aware of the risks and to take the necessary precautions to minimise those risks. Inside is a range of signs and products which can help educate, inform and advise, and to encourage best practice in terms of hygiene and safety. Avian Influenza primarily affects birds, however some strains can infect other animals, including domestic pets such as cats and dogs, especially if they come into contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Exposure to environments contaminated wit...>>> READ MORE >>>

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month: Leading with Love and Support With Stress Awareness Month fast approaching, now is the perfect time to remind our distributors of the wide range of health and wellbeing posters we offer. These resources are designed to reduce stigma and encourage healthier lifestyles and workplaces. Whether you’re in the fire and security industry or a PPE supplier, Caledonia believes that fostering inclusion and understanding in staff rooms, site offices, or waiting areas is crucial. These spaces can become catalysts for important conversations, inspiring both staff and the public to take simple steps to improve their well-being. Stress in the UK: A Growing Concern Stress is a significant issue across the UK, with 74% of people reporting that stress has made them feel overwhelmed and unable to cope (YouGov, 2018 for the Mental Health Foundation). Stress Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the profound impact stress can have on our lives and, just as imp...>>> READ MORE >>>