Caution Peroxide Waste Container Sign

Caution Peroxide Waste Container Sign

“Caution Peroxide Waste Container 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 Peroxide Waste Container Sign” is an important tool to help meet safety compliance and guidelines.

“Caution Peroxide Waste Container 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 Peroxide Waste Container Sign” is an important tool to help protect the health and safety of personnel.

FAQ Section

Q1. What does this Caution Peroxide Waste Container Sign communicate?
A: It alerts workers to the presence of peroxide waste and provides a simple, clear instruction for neutralising spills — a 2:1 water to peroxide ratio — and reporting the incident.

Q2. Where should this Caution Peroxide Waste Container Sign be displayed?
A: Near peroxide disposal stations, chemical waste bins, laboratory sinks, or any location where peroxide-containing solutions are stored or used.

Q3. Is this Caution Peroxide Waste Container Sign compliant with New Zealand safety standards?
A: Yes — all our signs meet the AS/NZS 1319:1994 safety standards for legibility, colour coding, and symbol usage.

Q4. What are the mounting and material options?
A: Available as:

• Weatherproof adhesive vinyl

• PVC panel

• Corflute (temporary use)

• ACM panel (long-term use)
  Mounting options include rounded corners, holes, or double-sided tape.

Q5. Can I change the wording or add our site-specific emergency procedure?
A: Absolutely. We offer customisation — contact us at 03 218 2678 or email us and we’ll tailor it to your site.

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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 Peroxide Waste Container 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.