HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign

HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign

The purpose of the “HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign” is to provide critical safety information regarding the handling and storage of aviation fuel. Here’s a breakdown of its importance:

1. Hazard Identification: The sign indicates that the substance is a flammable liquid (Class 3), which is crucial for safety awareness among workers and emergency responders.
2. Specific Risks: The “Y” signifies that the fuel is reactive with water, emphasizing the need to avoid water in case of a fire or spill, which could exacerbate the situation.
3. Emergency Response Guidance: In the event of a fire, the sign helps guide emergency responders on the appropriate extinguishing methods and safety precautions needed to manage the situation effectively.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Proper signage is often required by safety regulations, helping organizations comply with legal standards and minimizing liability.
5. Training and Awareness: It serves as a constant reminder of the potential hazards associated with aviation fuel, promoting a culture of safety and vigilance.
6. Preventing Accidents: By clearly marking hazardous areas, the sign helps prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring that personnel maintain a safe distance and adhere to proper handling protocols.

FAQs

1. Why do I need this sign?
This sign identifies aviation turbine fuel as a flammable liquid under UN 1863, displaying the official HAZCHEM 3YE code for fire and spill emergency response. It helps comply with NZ Dangerous Goods and HSNO transport requirements.

2. Where should it be used?
Install on tanks, refuelling areas, storage depots and fuel trucks carrying aviation kerosene or Jet A-1 fuel. Also used in airfield refuelling zones and fuel delivery operations.

3. Can this HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign be customised?
Yes — wording, fuel name, or layout can be adjusted to suit specific applications (e.g. Jet A-1 only or multi-fuel site panels). A $25 design fee applies for custom wording.

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the HAZCHEM 3YE 1863 Aviation Fuel Turbine Engine Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

Please note. We make some of our safety signs to order and it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.