Caution Falling Material Sign

Caution Falling Material Sign

“Caution Falling Material Sign” lets people know that a danger exists so please be cautious and pay attention to the signs. Hazard signs are crucial for ensuring the health and safety of your staff and visitors to your workplace. Hazard Signs NZ supplies a wide range of standard New Zealand Health and safety signs and Caution notices for a wide range of applications. The “Caution Falling Material Sign” is an important tool to help meet safety compliance and guidelines.

“Caution Falling Material Sign” warns employees and customers of any danger and to exercise caution. In addition, it is perfect for hazards that, if not avoided, will result in injury. “Caution Falling Material Sign” is an important tool to help protect the health and safety of personnel.

FAQ Section

Q1. Where should I use a Falling Material sign?
A: Place it near scaffolding, overhead work, multi-storey construction zones, or any area where tools or debris could drop onto people below.

Q2. Is this compliant with New Zealand safety regulations?
A: Yes! It meets AS/NZS 1319:1994 standards for warning signage including proper colour use, symbol clarity, and durability.

Q3. Can it be used outdoors?
A: Absolutely — it’s made from high-quality vinyl, PVC, Corflute or ACM panel options and is weatherproof.

Q4. What mounting options do you offer?
A: You can choose from:

• Self-adhesive sticker

• Rigid PVC

• Corflute

• ACM panel
  You can also request rounded corners, pre-drilled holes, or double-sided tape.

Q5. Can I change the wording or add a symbol?
A: Yes! We can customise the wording or icon — just let us know what you need.

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.

If you’re not sure what sign you need for your business, just contact us on 03 218 2678 or email us and we’ll help make it ready for you.

How to choose the right mounting options for this Caution Falling Material 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.