Spraying In Progress Sign

Spraying In Progress Sign – Chemical & Forestry Safety Sign

The Spraying In Progress Sign is designed to alert workers, contractors, and visitors that chemical or pesticide spraying is currently taking place. Commonly used in forestry, horticulture, and agricultural operations, this sign helps prevent accidental exposure and ensures compliance with WorkSafe NZ requirements for hazardous substance notification and safe work practices.

Made in New Zealand from high-quality materials and laminated for long-term durability, this orange caution sign offers clear visibility in both indoor and outdoor conditions. It helps ensure that workers and the public stay informed and at a safe distance from spraying zones.

📏 Available Options

All signs are laminated as standard for UV and chemical resistance.
👉 Magnetic backing available — ideal for spray trucks or vehicles requiring removable signage.

⚙️ Mounting Options

• Vinyl Sticker: For smooth surfaces, doors, tanks, and vehicles

• Corflute: Short-term outdoor or site-boundary use

• PVC Sheet: Medium-term semi-rigid display option

• ACM Panel: Heavy-duty, weather-resistant, long-term mounting

• Magnetic (Optional): Removable, vehicle-safe option available on request

🧠 Who Uses It

• Forestry and environmental maintenance crews

• Agricultural spraying and landscaping contractors

• Councils and roadside spraying teams

• Parks and reserves maintenance staff

• Any workplace conducting chemical or herbicide spraying

🧾 Compliance Reference

This sign helps workplaces comply with:

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management

• EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• NZS/AS 1319:1994 – Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment

💬 FAQs

1. Why do I need this sign?
It alerts others that spraying is happening and helps meet your duty to notify workers and the public under HSNO and WorkSafe NZ chemical-safety requirements.

2. Where should it be used?
Place near access points, roadsides, or equipment involved in spraying. Ensure the sign is visible from all approach directions.

3. Can it be customised?
Yes — wording or logo changes are available for a $25 design fee. Magnetic options can also be added on request.

• How to choose the right mounting options.

  Corflute: short-term 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 to most surfaces.

  Magnetic mounting option for the Spraying In Progress Sign

  Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the Spraying In Progress Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

  Who they’re for

  • Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

  • Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

  • Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

  • Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

  • Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

  • Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

  Where they work (and don’t)

  • Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

  • Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

  • If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

  Fitment checklist

  1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

  2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

  3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

  4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

  5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

  6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

  Care & maintenance

  • Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

  • Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

  • Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

  Compliance note

  • Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

  For more information check out these links

  • WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
    👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

  • EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
    👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

  • United Nations GHS
    👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

  • Why you need the correct Hazard sign

Please note. We make all 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.