Mobile Phones Prohibited In This Area Sign

The Mobile Phones Prohibited In This Area Sign clearly advises workers, contractors and visitors that the use of mobile phones is not permitted within the designated area. Displaying this sign helps reduce distractions, improve workplace safety, protect sensitive operations and enforce site rules where mobile phone use may create hazards or security concerns.

This prohibition sign is commonly used in manufacturing plants, warehouses, laboratories, hospitals, hazardous locations, fuel storage areas, clean rooms and secure facilities where mobile phone use could interfere with operations, create ignition risks or compromise safety procedures.

Manufactured in New Zealand using high-quality materials, this sign is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications and provides a clear visual reminder to keep mobile phones switched off or stored away while inside the restricted area.

Where Should This Mobile Phones Prohibited In This Area

Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses
• Fuel storage areas
• Hazardous substance stores
• Laboratories
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Clean rooms
• Electrical switchrooms
• Construction sites
• Production lines
• Secure government facilities
• Explosive atmospheres
• Food processing plants

Common Industries

Suitable for:

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Food processing
• Chemical processing
• Oil and gas
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Mining
• Warehousing and logistics
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Government facilities
• Utilities
• Aviation
• Construction

Why Use This Mobile Phones Prohibited In This Area Sign?

Benefits include:

• Reduces workplace distractions
• Reinforces workplace safety rules
• Helps prevent ignition risks in hazardous areas
• Supports security and confidentiality requirements
• Clearly communicates prohibited behaviour
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves visitor awareness
• Helps create safer workplaces

Related Hazards

This sign helps reduce risks associated with:

• Worker distraction
• Machinery accidents
• Ignition of flammable vapours
• Explosive atmospheres
• Security breaches
• Confidential information leaks
• Reduced situational awareness
• Non-compliance with workplace rules

Helps Comply With

This sign assists workplaces following:

• AS/NZS 1319:1994 — Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment
• Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• WorkSafe New Zealand workplace safety guidance
• Site-specific health and safety procedures
• Hazardous area management plans
• Company mobile phone policies

FAQ

Why are mobile phones prohibited in some workplaces?

Mobile phones may create distractions, interfere with sensitive equipment, compromise security or present ignition risks in hazardous environments. Restricting their use helps improve workplace safety and compliance.

Does this sign mean mobile phones must be switched off?

Yes. Unless site procedures state otherwise, this sign indicates mobile phones should not be used within the designated area and may need to be switched off or removed before entry.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at entrances to restricted areas, hazardous zones, production facilities, laboratories, clean rooms or anywhere mobile phone use is prohibited.

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.

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