Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign

Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign

“Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign” lets people know that a danger exists so please be cautious and pay attention to the signs. Hazard signs are crucial for ensuring the health and safety of your staff and visitors to your workplace. Hazard Signs NZ supply a wide range of  New Zealand Health & Safety signs and Caution notices for a wide range of applications. The “Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign” is an important tool to help meet safety compliance and guidelines.

“Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign” advises employees, customers and contractors of any danger and to exercise caution. In addition, it is perfect for hazards which, if not avoided, will result in injury. Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign is an important tool to help protect the health and safety of personnel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does the “Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign” mean?
A1: This sign warns people not to drink or use the water due to contamination or health risk. It helps prevent accidental exposure to unsafe or non-potable water sources.

Q2: Where should this Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign be used?
A2: Ideal locations include industrial sites, construction areas, irrigation systems, tanks, and any place where water is not suitable for consumption or hygiene.

Q3: Is the Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign compliant with NZS/AS 1319:1994?
A3: Yes, this sign is designed in line with NZS/AS 1319:1994, which ensures the layout, visibility, and messaging meet recognised safety signage standards.

Q4: What materials is this Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign made from?
A4: The sign is available in fully weatherproof options: long-term vinyl sticker, PVC, Corflute, or ACM panel – ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Q5: Can I order a custom size?
A5: Yes, while standard sizes are available, we can also customise the size and material to suit your needs. Just get in touch to discuss options.

How to choose the right mounting options for the Caution This Water Is Unsafe Sign.

Corflute: short 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 most surfaces.

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.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand and Australia. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

Please note: We make some safety signs to order and therefore 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.