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Elder1967  
#1 Posted : 13 April 2010 16:25:53(UTC)
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Elder1967
We’ve just had a new sign post installed in our work car park. It is a metal sign about three feet by three feet square attached to a metal post. The bottom of the sign is about five foot six inches from the ground. Therefore anyone above this height is in danger of walking into this sign and being hurt – especially if they walk into it side on. I intend to request it is raised or move and attached to a gate or wall to prevent any accidents. I was wondering is there any legislation or recommendations as to what the minimum height should be for signage – from the point of view that it is in itself a hazard if it’s too low?
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RayRapp  
#2 Posted : 13 April 2010 17:41:09(UTC)
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RayRapp
Is this for real? No is the answer, get it raised and do not put 'Warning - Mind your Head' on the sign, unless you want to be ridiculed forever. What next!
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Canopener  
#3 Posted : 13 April 2010 19:22:14(UTC)
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Canopener
I can almost see the Daily Mail story now!
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Steve Sedgwick  
#4 Posted : 14 April 2010 15:47:00(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick
Elder There is no specific legislation on sign heights but this would be covered in the Management Regs, Workplace Regs and HASAWA generally If this is a significant risk of injury then you are right to raise it. But quoting regulations to your management is not the way to infuence them into taking action. My advice is for you to study the problem and come up with a practical solution then raise this through your normal channels eg Hazard / Near Miss Report, HS Meetings, Safety Rep, Supervisor / Manager. Hope this helps Steve
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Elder1967  
#5 Posted : 14 April 2010 15:59:21(UTC)
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Elder1967
Steve, Thanks for the advise, I appreciate it. Cheers
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RP  
#6 Posted : 14 April 2010 21:38:04(UTC)
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RP
You could reference the Traffic signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (2.1m minimum above a pedestrain area) or Scaffolding hieght where pedestrains are affected, again 2.1m.
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Steve Sedgwick  
#7 Posted : 15 April 2010 00:29:29(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick
RP could you please expand on your statement please Steve
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