What signs does a building site need?

The number of signs that a workplace needs tends to be determined by how high risk it is – and building sites are regarded as being very high risk. This article will outline the basic signage requirements for construction sites.

Safety signs

The first type of necessary signage is safety signs – but not all building sites will need the same number. Smaller sites, like ones for mini housing developments or extensions, may be able to manage with just one health and safety sign placed at their entrance.

Larger scale construction sites will need the full range of safety signs though. This means ones that highlight firefighting equipment, emergency exits and first aid points. It also means warning signs that indicate areas of danger to workers and prohibition signs to keep the general public out. This kind of safety signage is a legal obligation you must comply with.

Marketing signs

The second type of signage that building sites usually have is marketing signs. These are used by the construction company to promote its services, but also by the developer to advertise to potential buyers or tenants.

Most of the marketing signage found at building sites take the form of hoardings. The big advantage they have in comparison to other kinds of signage is their size. It means that the text and images on them can be seen even from a long distance away, while the hoardings also help to shield the site.

At Ainsley Signs, we create site safety signs in Manchester for building projects. Contact us for further information.