Danger Hot Surface Sign

Danger Hot Surface Sign

When it comes to workplace burn hazards, a Danger Hot Surface Sign isn’t just a legal tick box — it’s a crucial safety measure to keep your team and visitors safe. Whether you’re running a factory floor, commercial kitchen, boiler room, or workshop, hot surface warning signs help prevent nasty injuries and maintain compliance with AS/NZS 1319:1994 safety sign standards. This page is your go-to guide for hot hazard signage — what they mean, where to place them, and the different options available.

Why You Need a Danger Hot Surface Sign

• Clear Hazard Communication: Warns people before they touch hot machinery, tools, pipes, or appliances.

• Regulation Compliance: Meets New Zealand and Australian safety signage requirements.

• Injury Prevention: Reduces the risk of burns and related workplace incidents.

• Multi-Industry Use: Perfect for manufacturing, hospitality, energy plants, food processing, and more.

Related Hot Hazard Signs We Offer (Internal Links)
If you’re after something more specific, we’ve got a full range of hot hazard signs, all linking back here:

• Danger Hot Sign – For general hot hazard areas.

Think of this page like the “BBQ pitmaster” of hot hazard signage — all the flavour (info) and heat (compliance) you need in one spot.

FAQ 

Q1: Why do I need a Danger Hot Surface Sign?
A: To warn staff and visitors about burn hazards, meet NZ/AU safety regulations, and reduce workplace injuries.

Q2: Where should I place this Danger Hot Surface Sign?
A: Near any surface that remains hot during or after use — machinery, ovens, boilers, industrial equipment, and steam pipes.

Q3: Can I get a customised version?
A: Yes — we can adjust wording, colours, and add your company logo for a $25 design fee.

This Danger Hot Surface 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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