Danger Hazardous Materials Authorised Personnel

Danger Hazardous Materials Authorised Personnel

Danger Hazardous Materials Authorised Personnel Sign – clearly warns that only authorised staff may enter an area containing hazardous materials. Designed for compliance with New Zealand and Australian safety standards (AS/NZS 1319:1994), this sign is essential for preventing unauthorised access to dangerous goods areas and keeping both staff and visitors safe.

Constructed from durable, weatherproof materials, this sign is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Its bold “DANGER” heading, clear wording, and high-contrast design make it visible from a distance, ensuring critical safety instructions are not missed. Ideal for factories, warehouses, laboratories, and chemical storage facilities.

For further information: WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances

FAQ

Q1: Why do I need this Danger Hazardous Materials Authorised Personnel sign?
This sign helps you comply with safety regulations and ensures that only trained and authorised personnel can enter hazardous materials areas, reducing risk and improving workplace safety.

Q2: Where should it be used?
Install this Danger Hazardous Materials Authorised Personnel sign at the entrances to chemical storage rooms, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, or any restricted area containing hazardous materials.

Q3: Can I get a customised version?
Yes — you can request wording changes for a $25 design fee. Various mounting options are also available, such as rounded corners, holes, or double-sided tape.

This sign aligns with both New Zealand and Australian occupational safety standards, including NZS 1319:1994 and AS 1319:1994, ensuring clear hazard communication, visibility, and signage compliance in workplaces.

Want to learn more about how Danger signs fit into your overall safety signage strategy? Check out our blog: Danger Signs in the Workplace: What They Are and Why They Matter.

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 and Australian 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 outdoors.

ACM: Long term 5 years or more outdoors.

Supplied as a sticker:

long term digital print laminated for long term use. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied most surfaces.

Definition:

A hazard that could potentially be fatal requires the appropriate safety sign. The word ‘DANGER’ and the red oval inside a black box must be displayed to the dimensions and colour outlined in the AS/NZS 1319:1994.

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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