LPG DIESEL PETROL HAZCHEM Sign

HAZCHEM Sign – LPG DIESEL PETROL HAZCHEM Sign

“LPG DIESEL PETROL HAZCHEM Sign” – The purpose of the “2YE, 3Y, 3YE, LPG 1075, DIESEL 1202, PETROL 1203 HAZCHEM Sign” is to convey critical safety information regarding the handling and storage of various hazardous materials. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Hazard Identification:

• 2YE: Indicates a toxic substance that may react with water. It warns of health risks and the need for careful handling.
• 3Y: Signifies a flammable liquid that is also reactive with water. This applies to many fuels, prompting caution during use.
• 3YE: Similar to 3Y but emphasizes specific emergency protocols for handling flammable substances that may react with water.

2. Specific Chemicals:

• LPG 1075: Refers to liquefied petroleum gas, which is highly flammable and requires specific precautions.
• DIESEL 1202: Indicates diesel fuel, which is also flammable but with different handling characteristics compared to petrol.
• PETROL 1203: Refers to gasoline, which is highly flammable and poses significant risks if not managed properly.

3. Safety Precautions:

The sign alerts workers and emergency responders to the flammability and potential reactivity of these substances, prompting the use of appropriate protective measures and equipment.

4. Emergency Response Guidance:

In case of an incident (like a spill or fire), the sign provides essential information for emergency responders about how to handle the situation safely, including which extinguishing agents to use.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

Proper signage is often required by safety regulations to ensure that organizations comply with health and safety laws, minimizing liability.

6. Training and Awareness:

The sign serves as a constant reminder to workers and visitors of the potential hazards associated with these materials, fostering a culture of safety and vigilance.

7. Preventing Accidents:

By clearly marking areas containing these hazardous substances, the sign helps prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring that individuals maintain a safe distance and follow proper handling protocols.

FAQs

1️⃣ Why do I need this sign?
Because sites handling multiple fuel types (LPG, diesel and petrol) pose both gas and liquid fire hazards. This sign keeps your storage and transport areas compliant with NZTA and WorkSafe NZ requirements for flammable substance labelling.

2️⃣ Where should it be used?
Display at bulk fuel depots, service stations, transport vehicles, tank yards and workshops storing more than one type of fuel. Helps emergency crews quickly identify contents during a spill or fire.

3️⃣ Can we customise the wording or layout?
Yes — you can add your own fuel combinations or business name for a $25 design fee. Also available as laminated vinyl, PVC, ACM or magnetic panels for vehicle use.

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 LPG DIESEL PETROL HAZCHEM Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the LPG DIESEL PETROL HAZCHEM Signn 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

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.