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Asbestos W3078
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Asbestos Warning Signs
Where should Asbestos warning signs be installed?
Asbestos warning signs are commonly installed at:
- building entrances
- plant rooms
- roof cavities
- maintenance areas
- demolition work zones
- asbestos removal sites
- restricted access areas
- service corridors
- older buildings with identified ACM
Signs should be positioned where they are clearly visible before entering the hazard area.
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Description
Asbestos Warning Sign – Protect Workers & Stay Compliant
Clearly identify hazardous asbestos-containing areas with this premium Asbestos Warning Sign from National Safety Signs.
Asbestos remains a serious workplace hazard in older commercial buildings, industrial facilities, construction sites, demolition zones, maintenance areas, and renovation projects. Proper hazard communication is critical to protecting workers, contractors, visitors, and the public.
This asbestos warning sign is designed to provide immediate visual hazard recognition, helping businesses communicate asbestos risks clearly and support safer workplace practices.
Manufactured in Australia using durable commercial-grade materials, these signs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use depending on material selection.
Ideal for:
- Construction sites
- Building maintenance areas
- Commercial property management
- Demolition projects
- Industrial facilities
- Plant rooms
- Restricted maintenance zones
- Renovation works
- Older buildings containing ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials)
Why Choose National Safety Signs?
National Safety Signs manufactures quality Australian safety signage built for demanding environments.
Benefits include:
✔ Australian made quality
✔ Durable indoor & outdoor materials
✔ Multiple size options
✔ Aluminium, Polypropylene, Corflute & sticker options
✔ Reflective upgrade available
✔ Protective laminate available
✔ Fast dispatch Australia-wide
✔ Custom signage available
Common Uses for Asbestos Warning Signs
Asbestos warning signage is commonly used wherever asbestos-containing materials may be present or where asbestos works are underway.
Typical applications include:
- asbestos identification areas
- maintenance access points
- service risers
- roof spaces
- electrical rooms
- demolition zones
- hazardous material storage
- construction exclusion zones
- contractor notification points
Clear signage helps reduce accidental exposure and improves workplace hazard awareness.
What is an Asbestos warning sign used for?
An asbestos warning sign is used to alert workers, contractors, and visitors to the presence of asbestos hazards or asbestos-containing materials (ACM). These signs help improve hazard awareness and support safer workplace communication.
Are Asbestos warning signs required in Australia?
Where asbestos hazards are present, businesses and property managers are expected to clearly communicate workplace risks as part of their WHS obligations. Appropriate warning signage forms part of effective hazard management.
Where should Asbestos warning signs be installed?
Asbestos warning signs are commonly installed at:
- building entrances
- plant rooms
- roof cavities
- maintenance areas
- demolition work zones
- asbestos removal sites
- restricted access areas
- service corridors
- older buildings with identified ACM
Signs should be positioned where they are clearly visible before entering the hazard area.
What material is best for an Asbestos warning sign?
Best material depends on application:
Aluminium: Best for long-term outdoor use
Polypropylene: Durable lightweight option for general use
Corflute: Ideal for temporary site works
Sticker/Vinyl: Suitable for smooth surface application
Can I order reflective Asbestos warning signs?
Yes. Reflective asbestos warning signs are ideal where low-light visibility is important, including external worksites, access roads, and hazardous after-hours areas.
Do Asbestos warning signs need to comply with Australian Standards?
Workplace warning signage in Australia should align with recognised safety signage standards and best practice for hazard communication. National Safety Signs manufactures compliant workplace signage solutions.
Can National Safety Signs custom make Asbestos signs?
Yes. If you require customised wording, sizes, materials, symbols, branding, or project-specific asbestos hazard signage, custom manufacturing is available.
| Material | Thickness | Outdoor Suitable | Outdoor Lifespan (Unlaminated) | Outdoor Lifespan (Protective Laminated) | Description |
| Aluminium | 1.6mm |
✓ |
2 – 5 Years | 5 – 10 Years | The Premium and most versatile material available. This material is ideal for resistance to corrosion and where strength is a necessity. Regulatory material for Road Signage, Parking Signs and best suited for most applications. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS 1734-1997 |
| Steel – Sign White | 0.55mm |
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2 – 5 Years | 5 – 10 Years | The is a Colourbond product specifically manufactured for the signage industry. Pre-painted white one sided steel. Most commonly used for signs fixed to concrete walls or existing Colourbond fences. |
| Polypropylene | 1.4mm |
✓ |
1 – 2 Years | 3 – 5 Years | White plastic sheet which is 100% recyclable. Lightweight material best suited for medium term safety signs. Semi rigid material that is UV stable and longer term option than Corflute. |
| Corflute | 5mm |
✓ |
6 – 12 Months | 1 – 3 Years | Most common short term safety sign material (900gsm weight). Corflute is a twin wall polypropylene commonly named flute board. Due to the flute nature of the material. Most commonly used for construction sites. |
| Corflute | 6mm |
✓ |
3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | This material is only used in conjunction with Class 1 Reflective for temporary traffic control signage such and Multi Message Signage (1200gsm Weight). Slightly heavier material for the longer lifespan required on temporary traffic control. |
| Vinyl Sticker | 0.1mm |
✓ |
3 – 5 Years | 5 – 7 Years | This is a quality Heavy Duty Polymeric vinyl fabric and has a long outdoor life. It is highly tear resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor conditions. The glue is a permanent adhesive, but can be removed easily with the help of a heat gun. |
| Stainless Steel | 0.55mm |
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3 – 5 Years | 5 – 10 years | The Premium Stainless Steel available in a variety of thicknesses and grades. This material is ideal for resistance to corrosion and where strength is a necessity. Our common grade is Stainless Steel 316 Grade. Built for the harshest Marine Environments. |
| Magnetic Sign | 0.9mm |
✓ |
1 – 3 Years | 3 – 10 Years | A strong and effective hold on most magnetic surfaces, Magnetic signs are great for your car door, or Hazchem or similar surfaces |
| ACM / Aluminium Composite Material | 3mm |
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1 – 3 Years | 3 – 10 Years | ACM or Aluminium Composite Material consists of two aluminium sheets bonded to a central core generally a Polyethylene material. It comes in a range of colours and styles. Generally a lightweight sign material widely used by signwriters. |
| Brushed ACM / Aluminium Composite Material | 3mm |
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1 – 3 Years | 3 – 7 Years | ACM or Aluminium Composite Material consists of two aluminium sheets bonded to a central core generally a Polyethylene material. This has a distinctive Brushed Metal texture on one side, created by treating the surface with fine lines that reduce reflectivity while maintaining a metallic effect. Ideally used on doors for toilets/offices etc. |
| Acrylic | 3mm |
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1 – 10 Years | N/A | Acrylic is also know as Perspex comes in a range of colours and thicknesses and finishes. Lightweight and strong characteristics. Used in a range of signs from door, toilet, exit and Braille. Acrylic Braille signs should only used indoor due to UV Printing characteristics. |
| Rigid PVC | 3mm |
✓ |
3 – 5 Years | 5 – 7 Years | Rigid PVC, or Polyvinyl Chloride is a rigid material valued for its durability and chemical resistance. Generally used for Emergency Information Panels (EIP’s) and sometimes used in some Councils for Street Blades. |
| Anodised Aluminium | 1mm |
✓ |
6 to 24 Months | N/A | Anodised Aluminium is a Raw material that has undergone electrochemical treatment to create a ingrained layer on the raw sheet. It is a very trendy material but can be problematic to print on. UV Printing is suitable for indoor use. Outdoor use needs a cut letter vinyl to be UV stable over a long period. Best suited for indoor braille and wayfinding signage. Available in multiple thicknesses. |
| Injection Moulded Plastic |
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10+ Years | N/A | This material is only used for our braille signage. As it indicates is a molten plastic injected in a cast to make a extremely versatile sign. The sign cant be vandalised and or have the raised aspect of the sign picked off. | |
| Porta Sign |
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2 – 5 Years | 5+ Years | Porta board signs or Portable safety signs are a handy option sign to warn of a Danger or something to look for. Heavyweight plastic for longer life and greater stability and they have a Hinge limiter to ensure legs open to correct position. Easy to transport with their light weight | |
| Swing Stand Combos |
✓ |
3 – 5 Years | 5 – 7 Years | Aluminium sign bundled with a lightweight steel stand. Swing Stands are used for Danger, Warning, Safety advice and information. Commonly used in Traffic Control Signage. | |
| Protective Laminate |
✓ |
N/A | Protective Overlaminate is a clear film applied to the surface of signs to safeguard them from fading, scratches, water, dirt, and other environmental damage, extending their lifespan and readability. It can offer various benefits, including UV protection and assists in removal of graffiti. | ||
| Floor Lamination |
Best Suited Indoor |
N/A | 1 – 5 Years | A protective, clear, often textured film applied to printed vinyl graphics that go on floors. This specialized laminate makes the floor graphic more durable and slip-resistant, essential for high-traffic areas like retail stores and events, while protecting the print from scratches and fading, | |
| Cut Vinyl Lettering | 0.1mm |
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8 Years | N/A | Cut Vinyl is a product that can be used in multiple signage situations, Exit door sign, Fire Cabinet Signs, wayfinding signage. We use 3M 50 Series vinyl with a 8 year warranty. |
| Reflective Materials (Sign Face Materials) | Thickness | Outdoor Suitable | Outdoor Lifespan (Unlaminated) | Outdoor Lifespan (Protective Laminated) | Description |
| Class 1 Reflective (Temp) |
✓ |
3 – 5 Years | 5+ Years | Class 1 Temp signs are used for safety and traffic signage that requires high visibility 24/7, such as on Traffic Control, Box Edge Signs, and any Temp Roadwork signage. It’s the lowest grade of Class 1 (400) reflective material, designed to reflect light from many angles. Complies to AS1906-1-2017. | |
| Class 1 Reflective HIP CL400 |
✓ |
5+ Years | 10+ Years | Class 1 High Prismatic Reflective signs are used for safety and traffic signage that requires higher visibility 24/7, such as Regulatory Road Signs, critical safety signage. It’s the most common grade of Class 1 (400) reflective material, designed to reflect light from many angles. Must be accompanied with 3M overlaminate for compliance. Complies to AS1906-1-2017. | |
| Class 1 Reflective Diamond Grade CL1100 |
✓ |
N/A | 12+ Years | Class 1 (1100) signs are used for the most critical road signage especially formulated for highway signs and Stop, Give Way signs. It’s the highest grade of reflective material, designed to reflect light from many angles. It is a premium grade of reflective sheeting used. Complies to AS1906-1-2017. | |
| Class 2 Reflective |
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3 – 5 Years | 5 – 10 Years | Class 2 is used for signs requiring engineer-grade reflectivity for non-critical, off-road applications like car parks, shopping centres, and workplaces. Perfect Safety sign option for most applications, just slightly less reflectivity than Class 1 signs. | |
| Luminous (Glow In the Dark) |
Best Suited Indoor |
1 – 3 Years | 5+ Years | Luminous material (reactivates) when exposed to light and then illuminates in dark. Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage. Can last up to 10+ hours with at least 60 minutes exposure to ambient light for the first time and 10 minutes exposure after that. |
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