Danger Live Equipment Sign

Danger Live Equipment Sign

The “Danger Live Equipment Sign” is used to warn individuals about the presence of electrical equipment or machinery that is live and poses a risk of electric shock or other electrical hazards. Here’s why and where these signs are typically used:

1. Electrical Hazard Awareness: The sign serves to alert individuals to the presence of live electrical equipment, emphasizing the potential danger of electric shock if proper precautions are not taken.
2. Safety Compliance: Displaying these signs helps ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards that require the marking and identification of live electrical equipment.
3. Restricted Access: Areas where live electrical equipment is present may require restricted access to authorized personnel only. The sign helps control access and prevents unauthorized individuals from entering hazardous zones.
4. Industrial and Construction Sites: These signs are commonly used in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, construction sites, and maintenance areas where live electrical equipment is operated or serviced.
5. Utilities and Power Stations: Utility companies and power generation facilities use these signs to mark locations where live electrical equipment or high-voltage components are present.
6. Emergency Response: In emergencies such as electrical faults or incidents involving live equipment, the sign helps emergency responders quickly identify the location of live electrical equipment and take appropriate precautions during rescue operations.
7. Training and Awareness: The presence of these signs reinforces the need for workers and visitors to undergo proper training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safety procedures when working with or near live electrical equipment.

FAQ

Q1: Why do I need a Danger Live Equipment Sign?
This sign helps prevent electrical accidents by warning workers and visitors about the presence of live electrical equipment or installations.

Q2: Where should this Danger Live Equipment Sign be used?
It should be placed near electrical switchboards, control rooms, substations, or any area where live electrical equipment poses a risk.

Q3: Is this Danger Live Equipment Sign compliant with NZ and Australian standards?
Yes, it complies with AS/NZS 1319:1994, the occupational safety signage standard recognised in both New Zealand and Australia.

For more information: WorkSafe NZ – “Signs are an important part of hazardous substances management”
WorkSafe explains how proper signage alerts workers, emergency responders, and visitors to the presence and risks of hazardous substances, and emphasizes placement, visibility, and clear messaging.

This Danger Live Equipment 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.

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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.

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