Danger Hazardous Waste Sign

Danger Hazardous Waste Sign

Danger Hazardous Waste Sign – warns staff, visitors, and contractors of areas where hazardous waste is stored, handled, or processed. This Danger Hazardous Waste Sign complies with New Zealand and Australian safety standards (AS/NZS 1319:1994) and is critical for preventing accidents, protecting workers, and ensuring compliance with hazardous waste handling regulations.

Built from durable, weatherproof materials, it’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The bold “DANGER” heading and clear, high-contrast wording make it visible from a distance, ensuring no one misses this critical warning. Perfect for factories, waste processing facilities, laboratories, and storage areas dealing with chemical or toxic waste.

For more information: WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances

FAQ

Q1: Why do I need this Danger Hazardous Waste Sign?
It clearly communicates that an area contains hazardous waste, helping prevent accidental exposure, environmental contamination, and regulatory breaches.

Q2: Where should it be used?
Place it at all entry points to areas where hazardous waste is stored, handled, or processed, such as waste rooms, storage sheds, or chemical disposal sites.

Q3: Can I customise the wording or design?
Yes — you can request custom wording for a $25 design fee. Optional mounting features include rounded corners, pre-drilled holes, and double-sided tape.

This Danger Hazardous Waste 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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