Safety Signs Trainer

Construction safety signs follow Australian Standard AS 1319, and the exam loves them. Learn the five types by their colour and shape, then test yourself below.

The 5 sign types

Prohibition

Red circle + slash. Something you must NOT do (No Smoking, No Entry).

Mandatory

Blue circle. Something you MUST do (wear PPE).

Warning

Yellow triangle. Caution, a hazard is present.

Emergency

Green. Safe-condition info (first aid, exits).

Fire

Red. Location of fire-fighting equipment.

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Why safety signs matter on a construction site

Safety signs are one of the fastest ways a worksite communicates danger and instruction, and reading them correctly is a guaranteed part of the White Card (CPCWHS1001) assessment. In Australia, construction signs follow the standard AS 1319, which fixes the colour and shape of each sign type so the meaning is clear at a glance, even from a distance or to someone who doesn't speak English as a first language.

The sign types you need to know

Australian safety sign types under AS 1319: prohibition, mandatory, warning, emergency and fire

Prohibition – red circle with a diagonal line: something you must not do (No Entry, No Smoking).
Mandatory – solid blue circle: something you must do (Hard Hat Must Be Worn).
Warning – yellow triangle: be careful of a hazard (Slippery Surface).
Danger – the word DANGER on red and black: a serious risk of death or injury.
Emergency – green: first aid, exits and safety equipment.
Fire – red: location of firefighting equipment.

Use the trainer above to drill these until you can name any sign instantly, then test yourself with the full free practice test.

Frequently asked questions

What does a blue safety sign mean?
A solid blue circle is a mandatory sign — it tells you what you must do, such as wear a hard hat or hearing protection.

What standard governs Australian safety signs?
Construction safety signs in Australia follow AS 1319, which standardises the colour and shape of each sign type.

What is the difference between a Danger and a Warning sign?
A yellow-triangle Warning sign flags a hazard to be careful of; a DANGER sign is more serious and used where there is a risk of death or serious injury.