Prohibition Oxygen Cylinders Storage Area Sign

Oxygen Cylinders Storage Area Sign

Clearly identify areas where oxygen cylinders are stored and help keep smoking and ignition sources away with our Oxygen Cylinders Storage Area Sign.

Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it supports combustion and can cause other materials to burn much more rapidly and intensely. Keeping cigarettes, flames and other ignition sources away from oxygen cylinder storage areas is therefore an important workplace safety measure.

This sign provides a clear visual reminder at entrances to oxygen storage areas, cylinder cages and designated gas storage locations.

Professionally manufactured in New Zealand and available in a range of sizes and durable material options.

Where Is This Sign Used?

Common locations include:

• Oxygen cylinder storage cages
• Gas bottle storage areas
• Workshops
• Engineering facilities
• Manufacturing plants
• Industrial workplaces
• Medical and healthcare facilities
• Welding areas
• Maintenance workshops
• Cylinder storage compounds

Why Use an Oxygen Cylinders Storage Area Sign?

Oxygen and a cigarette are not exactly a great smoko combination.

Clear signage helps:

• Identify designated oxygen cylinder storage areas
• Keep smoking away from stored oxygen cylinders
• Warn staff, contractors and visitors
• Reinforce workplace gas-storage procedures
• Identify areas requiring additional care around ignition sources
• Support safer storage and handling practices

Related Hazards

Oxygen cylinder storage areas can involve hazards associated with:

• Oxygen-enriched atmospheres
• Accelerated combustion
• Smoking and ignition sources
• Open flames
• Pressurised gas cylinders
• Damaged or incorrectly stored cylinders
• Cylinder handling
• Fire

Available Materials

Laminated High-Tack Vinyl Sticker
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with high-tack adhesive for application to suitable clean, smooth surfaces.

2mm PVC
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use and recommended for long-term outdoor applications.

Corflute
Suitable for indoor use and short-term outdoor applications.

4mm ACM
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use and recommended for long-term exterior installations.

Helps Support Safe Oxygen Cylinder Storage

Clear identification of oxygen cylinder storage areas helps workers and visitors recognise that additional precautions are required around stored oxygen.

The sign should be installed where it can be clearly seen before a person enters or approaches the storage area, such as on the gate or entrance to an oxygen cylinder cage.

It should be used alongside appropriate cylinder storage, ventilation, segregation and workplace procedures rather than as a substitute for these controls.

FAQ

Why is smoking prohibited near oxygen cylinders?

Oxygen does not burn by itself, but it supports combustion. An oxygen-enriched environment can cause combustible materials to ignite more easily and burn much more intensely, making smoking and ignition sources particularly hazardous.

Where should an Oxygen Cylinders Storage Area Sign be installed?

Install it prominently at the entrance to the designated oxygen cylinder storage area, such as on a cylinder cage, gate, storage compound or immediately beside the storage location.

Is this sign suitable for outdoor oxygen cylinder cages?

Yes. High-tack adhesive stickers are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. 2mm PVC and 4mm ACM are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications and recommended for long-term outdoor use. Corflute is suitable for indoor and short-term outdoor applications.

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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