Caution Chemical Mixing Area

Caution Chemical Mixing Area

Health and Safety Caution Sign – “Caution Chemical Mixing Area Sign”
“Warns staff to take care” — this caution sign clearly identifies areas where chemical mixing occurs and alerts workers to the associated hazards.

This sign is valuable for protecting personnel from exposure to potentially hazardous reactions, especially where multiple chemicals are combined. It helps mitigate risk by encouraging proper PPE use and safe procedures. Label equipment or restricted zones with this sign to improve awareness, meet compliance, and reduce the chance of accidents.

• Standard sizes are available

• Laminated as an adhesive vinyl sticker or mounted on ACM, PVC, or Corflute

• Meets industry standards

FAQ

Q1: Why is a ‘Caution Chemical Mixing Area’ sign necessary?
A: This Caution Chemical Mixing Area is critical for alerting workers to potential exposure risks due to chemical combinations. It promotes safety practices like PPE use, spill response, and restricted access in accordance with WorkSafe NZ guidelines.

Q2: Where should this Caution Chemical Mixing Area be placed?
A: Place it at entry points to chemical handling zones or near mixing tanks and workstations to ensure visibility and reduce accidental exposure.

Q3: Does this sign comply with NZ standards?
A: Yes. It aligns with NZS/AS 1319:1994 for safety signage visibility and message clarity in hazardous chemical environments.

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How to choose the right mounting options for this Caution Chemical Mixing Area 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.

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