Keep Off Brittle and Fragile Roof Sign

The Keep Off Brittle and Fragile Roof Sign is used to clearly warn workers, contractors and visitors not to walk on roofs constructed from brittle or fragile materials. It provides an immediate visual reminder that stepping onto these roof surfaces could result in falls through the roof and serious injury or death.

This sign is commonly installed at roof access points, maintenance ladders, roof hatches, warehouses, factories, agricultural buildings, commercial premises and industrial facilities where fragile roofing materials are present.

Displaying a Keep Off Brittle and Fragile Roof Sign helps reinforce safe work practices, supports workplace health and safety compliance, and reminds personnel to use approved access methods and fall protection when working at height.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps reduce fall-from-height risks.

Where Should a Keep Off Brittle and Fragile Roof Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Roof access ladders
• Roof hatches
• Warehouse roofs
• Factory buildings
• Agricultural sheds
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Skylight access areas
• Maintenance access points
• Buildings with brittle roofing materials

By clearly identifying roofs that should not be walked on, this sign helps prevent serious fall injuries.

Why Use a Keep Off Brittle and Fragile Roof Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent falls through fragile roofs
• Reinforces working at height procedures
• Supports workplace health and safety compliance
• Warns contractors before roof access
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves hazard awareness

FAQ

Why are brittle and fragile roofs dangerous?

Fragile roofing materials may not support a person’s weight. Walking on these roofs can cause them to collapse, resulting in serious injury or fatal falls.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at roof access ladders, roof hatches, access doors and any location where workers may attempt to access a brittle or fragile roof.

Does this sign replace fall protection?

No. This sign provides a warning only. Anyone required to work on or near a fragile roof should follow approved working-at-height procedures and use appropriate fall protection equipment.

What mounting options are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

Not sure if you’ve got all the safety signage you need?
Download our Free Safety Signage Checklist to make sure your workplace complies with New Zealand safety standards — it’s a quick and easy way to identify missing signs and stay compliant for further information check out 5 Workplace Signs Every Office Needs (And Why They Matter).

For further information go to the Worksafe website https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/hazardous-substances-signs/

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

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