HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign

Prevent accidents involving highly hazardous flammable/corrosive and ecotoxic materials with our HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign.

Our HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Signs are designed for petrol depots, tank farms, and refuelling points to ensure HSNO and NZS 5433 compliance. Featuring the 3YE Hazchem code, these signs alert emergency services to the correct firefighting medium and potential evacuation requirements.

Purpose

• Identify petrol as a flammable liquid.

• Display 3YE code for fire and evacuation response.

• Help meet legal requirements for petrol storage and transport.

Example Scenario

For example: A transport yard storing petrol in bulk must display 3YE Hazchem signs at the tank farm entrance and on each tank to comply with HSNO regulations.

Mounting Options

• Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Laminated, weather-resistant finish.

• PVC Sheet (2 mm): Durable, rigid option for long-term use.

• ACM Panel (4 mm): Corrosion-proof, ideal for outdoor conditions.

• Corflute: Temporary use during projects or installations.

• Magnetic (300 × 225 mm, 450 × 337 mm, 600 × 450 mm): Great for mobile tankers and removable needs.

Where to Use

• Bulk petrol storage tanks

• Depot and yard entrances

• Tanker trucks

• Refuelling bays

About the Pictograms:

This sign displays four safety pictograms to meet HSNO and GHS labelling requirements:

• Flame (GHS02): Identifies petrol as a flammable liquid.

• Exclamation Mark (GHS07): Warns of health hazards such as skin/eye irritation.

• Health Hazard (GHS08): Highlights long-term health effects (e.g., carcinogenicity, organ toxicity).

• Environment (GHS09): Indicates petrol is ecotoxic and harmful to aquatic life.

Having all four pictograms together ensures full compliance with HSNO and NZS 5433:2020, giving workers and emergency responders clear visual warnings.

Compliance

Complies with HSNO, NZS/AS 1319:1994, and NZS 5433:2020 standards for Hazchem signage.

FAQs

Q1: Why do I need a HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign?
This sign ensures your site is compliant with HSNO requirements and provides fire crews with clear instructions on firefighting and evacuation actions.

Q2: Where should this sign be placed?
Mount on petrol tanks, depot entrances, and fuel transfer areas. It should be clearly visible to workers and emergency responders.

Q3: What does “3YE” mean?
“3YE” instructs crews to use foam or water spray, wear breathing apparatus, and be prepared to evacuate. It is part of the Hazchem emergency action code system.

The HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign identifies petrol as a Class 3 flammable liquid that requires foam or dry-agent firefighting, full protective gear, and possible evacuation precautions. Learn what the 3YE code means and how it’s used in fuel safety at Understanding HAZCHEM Signs in New Zealand & Australia.

Petrol sits within Class 3 – Flammable Liquids, which includes diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuels. Visit Understanding Dangerous Goods Classes 1–9 to learn how Class 3 substances differ from gases, corrosives, and toxic chemicals in NZ’s compliance framework.

Bulk fuel facilities or tankers carrying petrol often require Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) showing the UN 1203 identifier. See Emergency Information Panel Signs Explained for how to correctly label large or mixed-fuel transport in compliance with NZS 5433.

If your site’s got a mix of petrol, diesel, and LPG, you’re basically running a mini fuel depot — better grab our LPG Diesel Petrol HAZCHEM Sign too. Keeps the fire crews calm and your paperwork even calmer.

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 HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the HAZCHEM 3YE Petrol 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

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 sign’s 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. 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 of our safety signs to order and 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.