Farm & Countryside Signs

Clear farm and countryside signs help communicate hazards, access restrictions, safety instructions and important information to farm workers, contractors, delivery drivers, visitors and members of the public.

Our range covers working farms, estates, smallholdings, equestrian premises, forestry operations and other rural properties. Choose from farm safety signs, livestock warnings, agricultural machinery signs, private land notices, electric fence signs, water hazard signs, access signs and other countryside signage.

Made in Britain, Safety Sheep farm signs are available in a wide choice of sizes and durable materials for demanding indoor and outdoor environments.

Farm Safety Signs

Working farms can contain a constantly changing combination of hazards, from moving agricultural vehicles and machinery to livestock, chemicals, slurry stores, deep water and restricted working areas.

Farm safety signs help communicate these risks and provide clear instructions at the point where workers, visitors and contractors need them.

The signs required will depend on the activities and hazards present on the individual farm. Signage should support appropriate risk assessments, physical controls, safe working procedures, training and supervision rather than replace them.

Farm Hazard & Warning Signs

Farm warning signs can alert people to hazards that may not be immediately obvious.

Common examples include warnings for moving agricultural machinery, deep water, slurry pits and lagoons, chemicals, pesticides, overhead cables, grain stores and other agricultural hazards.

Position warning signs where they can be clearly seen before someone encounters the hazard, taking into account pedestrians, vehicle drivers, contractors and visitors who may be unfamiliar with the farm.

Livestock Warning Signs

Livestock can present particular risks to workers, visitors and members of the public, especially around fields crossed by public routes or areas where people may come into close proximity to animals.

Our range includes signs for cattle, bulls, horses and other livestock, together with instructions relating to gates, dogs and access to animal areas.

Choose a message that accurately reflects the animals and conditions present rather than relying on a generic warning where a more specific instruction would be clearer.

Agricultural Machinery Signs

Tractors, telehandlers, loaders, combines and other agricultural machinery can create significant risks around farmyards, tracks, buildings and field entrances.

Agricultural machinery signs can warn pedestrians and visitors about moving or operating vehicles and machinery before they enter the relevant area.

On busy farms, signage can also support clearly defined pedestrian routes, vehicle access arrangements and restricted working areas.

Private Land & Access Signs

Farms and estates often contain a mixture of private working areas, permitted access routes and locations where visitors need to report before proceeding.

Private Land, No Public Access, Keep Out, Visitors Must Report and other access signs can help make these boundaries and instructions clear.

Where public rights of way cross farmland, signage should distinguish between legitimate public access and areas where access is restricted.

Electric Fence Signs

Electric fence warning signs alert people to the presence of electrified fencing around fields, livestock areas, boundaries and other rural locations.

Position signs so they are clearly visible to people approaching the fence. The appropriate number, position and specification of warning signs will depend on the fence installation and applicable requirements.

Water Hazard Signs

Ponds, reservoirs, slurry lagoons, drainage areas and other bodies of water can present serious hazards on farms and rural properties.

Water hazard signs can warn people about deep water, drowning risks, unstable banks and other dangers. Signs should form part of wider measures used to prevent people from unintentionally entering hazardous areas.

Countryside & Rural Property Signs

Countryside signs are useful beyond working farms.

Estates, woodland, private roads, equestrian centres, parks, fisheries, rural businesses and other properties may need signs to communicate access restrictions, directions, hazards and instructions to visitors.

Choosing clear wording and positioning signs at natural decision points such as gates, tracks and entrances can reduce confusion and help people understand where they may and may not go.

Forestry & Woodland Signs

Forestry and woodland environments can contain hazards from tree-felling operations, machinery, uneven ground and temporary work areas.

Warning and access signs can help alert walkers, contractors and other visitors before they approach an active work area or restricted location.

Temporary hazards should be reviewed regularly so signs remain relevant to the work actually taking place.

Where Should Farm Signs Be Positioned?

Good positioning is just as important as choosing the correct sign.

Consider the farm from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with the site. Signs may be required at:

• Farm and field entrances
• Gates and fence lines
• Farmyards and vehicle routes
• Livestock areas
• Workshops and machinery buildings
• Chemical and fuel stores
• Slurry stores and lagoons
• Ponds and other water hazards
• Private tracks and restricted areas
• Public access points and route junctions

Place signs where people have enough time to see, understand and act on the message before encountering the relevant hazard or restriction.

Choosing Farm Signs for Outdoor Use

Many farm and countryside signs spend their entire working life outside, so material choice is particularly important.

Consider weather exposure, mounting surface, viewing distance and how long the sign needs to remain in position. Gates, fences and exposed boundaries may require a more durable rigid material than signs used inside barns, workshops or stores.

Signs should also be checked periodically for fading, damage, dirt or obstruction by vegetation.

Made in Britain Farm & Countryside Signs

Safety Sheep farm and countryside signs are manufactured in Britain and available in a wide range of messages, sizes and materials for agricultural and rural environments.

Whether you need a single warning sign for a farm gate or signage across an entire holding or estate, choose signs that accurately reflect the hazards, access arrangements and activities at your property.