Material Safety Data Sheets HAZCHEM Sign

HAZCHEM Sign – Material Safety Data Sheets HAZCHEM Sign

The purpose of a “Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) HAZCHEM Sign” is to emphasize the importance of having accessible safety information regarding hazardous materials in the workplace. Here’s a breakdown of its significance:

1. Information Access:

• The sign indicates the availability of Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous substances, ensuring that employees know where to find essential safety information.

2. Safety Awareness:

• It promotes awareness about the potential hazards associated with specific materials, including toxicity, flammability, reactivity, and environmental impact.

3. Emergency Procedures:

• MSDS provide critical information on what to do in case of an accident, spill, or exposure, including first aid measures and emergency contact information.

4. Compliance:

• Having MSDS readily available is often a regulatory requirement, helping organizations comply with workplace safety laws and standards.

5. Training Tool:

• The sign serves as a prompt for training employees on the importance of understanding the hazards of materials they work with and how to read and use MSDS effectively.

6. Risk Management:

• By promoting the use of MSDS, the sign helps organizations manage risks associated with hazardous materials, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring a safer work environment.

7. Encouraging Safe Practices:

• It encourages a culture of safety, prompting employees to consult MSDS before handling chemicals and to follow proper safety protocols.

In New Zealand, the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 require workplaces to ensure that all staff can quickly locate safety information for any chemicals on site. An MSDS HAZCHEM sign helps workers and emergency responders find critical data sheets fast in the event of a spill, exposure, or fire. It also supports compliance with WorkSafe NZ and AS/NZS 1319:1994, ensuring your workplace meets national and Australian standards for chemical safety signage.

FAQs

1️⃣ Why do I need an Material Safety Data Sheets HAZCHEM Sign?
It identifies the location of safety data sheets for hazardous substances so that staff can access critical handling and emergency information quickly — a requirement under NZ workplace safety law.

2️⃣ Where should it be used?
Install near chemical storage areas, workshop entrances, or any place where safety documents are stored for quick reference.

3️⃣ Can I customise the wording or colours?
Yes — the design can be tailored to match your company’s safety manual or language standards for a $25 design fee.

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.

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.