Flammable Materials No Smoking Sign

The Flammable Materials No Smoking Sign is used to clearly prohibit smoking wherever flammable liquids, gases or combustible materials are stored, handled or used. It provides an immediate visual reminder that smoking is strictly prohibited to help reduce the risk of fire or explosion.

This sign is commonly installed at fuel storage areas, chemical stores, paint mixing rooms, LPG installations, service stations, hazardous substance storage areas and industrial facilities where flammable materials are present.

Displaying a Flammable Materials No Smoking Sign helps reinforce workplace safety procedures, supports health and safety compliance, and reminds workers, contractors and visitors that smoking is prohibited in designated hazardous areas.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps minimise ignition risks around flammable materials.

Where Should a Flammable Materials No Smoking Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Fuel storage areas
• Petrol and diesel storage
• LPG cylinder storage
• Chemical storage rooms
• Paint mixing rooms
• Hazardous substance stores
• Service stations
• Workshops
• Manufacturing facilities
• Fuel transfer areas
• Industrial loading bays

By clearly identifying areas where smoking is prohibited, this sign helps reduce the risk of fire and explosion.

Why Use a Flammable Materials No Smoking Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent accidental fires
• Reduces ignition risks
• Reinforces workplace safety procedures
• Supports workplace health and safety compliance
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves hazard awareness

FAQ

Why is smoking prohibited around flammable materials?

Smoking materials can ignite flammable vapours, gases or combustible liquids. Clear prohibition signage helps prevent accidental ignition and protects workers, visitors and property.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at entrances to fuel storage areas, hazardous substance stores, chemical storage rooms, LPG installations and anywhere flammable materials are present.

Is this sign suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Our signs are manufactured using durable materials suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Choose the material that best suits your workplace.

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.

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.

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