Fold Up Sign - "Overhead Works" Supplementary Text - TSRGD Diagram: 7000.1 - Road Works Supplementary Plates

Warn pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers of temporary activities or hazards occurring above head height, such as construction, maintenance, or utility work. The press on studs makes it easy to deploy and remove, providing a portable and flexible solution for work areas that change location or are only temporarily active. Clearly specifies the nature of the hazard, helping people understand why caution is required.

The main reason to use this sign is safety. Overhead works can pose risks from falling objects, equipment, or materials, and clearly marking the area reduces the likelihood of accidents or injuries. It also ensures that workers comply with health and safety regulations by notifying the public and colleagues of the temporary hazard. This communication is particularly important in high-traffic or public areas where people may be unaware of potential dangers above them.

In terms of placement, the sign should be positioned at the approach to the area where overhead works are taking place, giving sufficient warning for people to take care or use alternative routes. It is often used near scaffolding, cherry pickers, crane operations, or building maintenance sites. Because of the fold-up design, crews can move the sign as the work area shifts or is completed.

Overall, this supplementary text provides portable, visible, and clear hazard communication, ensuring safety for both workers and the public. It is best suited for construction sites, building maintenance, utility work, and temporary access areas where overhead activity poses a risk.

Simply clip onto the relevant triangular fold-up sign for supplementary text