No Access Cleaning In Progress Sign

The No Access Cleaning In Progress Sign is used to prevent unauthorised access while cleaning operations are underway. It provides a clear visual warning that an area is temporarily restricted to protect both cleaning staff and other personnel from potential hazards such as wet floors, cleaning chemicals, machinery cleaning, or sanitation processes.

Displaying this sign helps reduce the risk of slips, contamination, chemical exposure and interference with cleaning activities. It is ideal for workplaces where access must be restricted until cleaning has been completed.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign supports workplace safety procedures by clearly communicating temporary access restrictions.

Where Should This Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Food processing facilities
• Commercial kitchens
• Factories
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing plants
• Healthcare facilities
• Schools
• Public buildings
• Shopping centres
• Toilets and washrooms
• Plant rooms
• Industrial cleaning zones

Common Industries

This sign is commonly used in:

• Food Manufacturing
• Food Processing
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Cleaning Services
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Pharmaceutical
• Education
• Local Government
• Commercial Property Management

Why Use This Sign?

Benefits include:

• Prevents unauthorised entry during cleaning
• Helps reduce slip and trip risks
• Protects cleaning personnel
• Supports hygiene procedures
• Improves workplace safety
• Provides clear temporary access restrictions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Related Hazards

This sign helps reduce risks associated with:

• Wet floors
• Chemical exposure
• Slips and falls
• Contamination
• Machinery cleaning
• Cleaning equipment
• Restricted work areas
• Hygiene control

Helps Comply With

This sign assists workplaces in meeting the intent of:

• AS/NZS 1319:1994 – Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment
• Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Workplace hazard identification requirements
• Cleaning and hygiene procedures
• Site-specific health and safety policies

FAQ

Why should access be restricted during cleaning?

Restricting access helps protect workers and visitors from hazards such as wet floors, cleaning chemicals, equipment in use and hygiene-sensitive areas.

Can this sign be used outdoors?

Yes. It is available as a laminated sticker, Corflute sign, PVC sign or ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

When should this sign be displayed?

Display the sign whenever cleaning or sanitation work is taking place and remove it once the area is safe for normal access.

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.

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.

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