Collection: Correx Tree Surgery Signs

A single generic 'danger' sign doesn't tell a passer-by what's actually happening or which hazard to avoid — felling, running chainsaws, wood chippers and overhead cables all carry different risks that need specific wording. This range covers job-specific warning signs for tree surgery, chainsaw use, hedge trimming, grass cutting, stump grinding and spraying, plus site hazard signs for deep water, overhead cables and restricted access.

A single generic 'danger' sign doesn't tell a passer-by what's actually ...

Buyer's Guide

Correx Tree Surgery Signs Buyer's Guide

A generic "danger" sign tells people to be careful but not why, and vague warnings don't change behaviour the way a specific one does. This guide covers matching signage to the actual activity, using access-control signs correctly, and building a basic sign kit that covers a typical week's work.

Why Generic Danger Signs Aren't Enough

A plain "danger" or "keep out" sign tells a passer-by to be careful, but not why — and someone who doesn't understand the specific risk is more likely to wander closer rather than give it a wide berth. A sign reading "CAUTION Chainsaws In Use" or "WARNING Forest Operations" tells people exactly what to watch for, which is what actually changes behaviour on site.

Matching the Sign to the Activity

This range covers specific job signage — tree felling, chainsaw use, hedge trimming, grass cutting, stump grinding, spraying — so the wording matches whatever's actually happening rather than a generic catch-all. Swap the sign as the job changes through the day; a felling sign left up during a later grass-cutting phase gives the wrong information to anyone reading it.

Access Control: Footpaths, Access & Timber Stacks

Beyond active work hazards, some signs manage access rather than warning of immediate danger — "Footpath Closed," "No Unauthorised Access," "Do Not Climb On Timber Stack." These matter as much for liability as safety, giving clear notice that an area or object isn't for public use before someone gets hurt assuming otherwise.

Site Hazard Signs: Water, Cables & Traffic

Some hazards exist independently of the work itself — deep water, overhead cables, turning vehicles — and need permanent or semi-permanent warning regardless of what job is being done that day. Position these where they're visible before someone reaches the hazard, not at the hazard itself where the warning comes too late.

Positioning Signs for Maximum Visibility

A sign only works if it's seen in time to act on it — place warnings at the natural approach point to a site, at eye level where possible, and angled toward the direction people are most likely to be walking or driving from. Multiple smaller signs at key points often work better than one sign at the main entrance if a site has several access routes.

Correx as a Material: Durable and Disposable

Correx is a lightweight, weatherproof corrugated plastic, tough enough to survive a season left out in the rain but cheap enough not to worry about replacing when a sign gets damaged, muddy beyond legibility, or the job it refers to is long finished. That combination is why it's the standard material for this kind of temporary, job-specific signage rather than something more durable and expensive.

Building a Sign Kit for Your Van

Most crews end up needing several of these signs across a normal week's variety of jobs, so it's worth carrying a small stock in the van rather than ordering one at a time as each job comes up. A basic kit covering your most common activities plus a couple of general access-control signs covers most situations without needing every variant in the range.