Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign

Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign

“Caution Heavy Machinery Operating 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 supply a wide range of standard New Zealand Health & Safety signs and Caution notices for a wide range of applications. The “Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign” is an important tool to help meet safety compliance and guidelines.

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

FAQ

Q: Why do I need this Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign?
This Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign helps reduce the risk of injury by alerting staff and visitors to the operation of heavy machinery in the area. It’s a proactive safety measure that supports your legal obligations under New Zealand health and safety regulations.

Q: Where should this Caution Heavy Machinery Operating Sign be placed?
Ideal for areas such as construction zones, warehouse entry points, yards, and loading bays — basically anywhere heavy machinery is operating.

Q: What materials and mounting options are available?
It’s printed on long-term durable vinyl and available as a sticker or mounted to Corflute, PVC, or ACM. You can also request holes, rounded corners, or double-sided tape at checkout.

Looking for more site safety signage? View our Construction Zone Signs.

Want to know why these signs are a big deal? Have a squiz at our blog post “Why Caution Signs Matter“—it’ll spell out why caution signs are more than just yellow rectangles!

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).

How to choose the right mounting options.

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.