Explosives No Smoking Sign

The Explosives No Smoking Sign is used to clearly prohibit smoking anywhere explosive materials are stored, handled or used. It provides an immediate visual warning that smoking and other ignition sources are strictly forbidden due to the risk of explosion.

This sign is commonly installed at explosives magazines, quarry blasting compounds, mining operations, fireworks storage facilities, ammunition stores and other hazardous areas where explosive substances are present.

Displaying a Explosives No Smoking Sign helps reinforce workplace safety procedures, supports health and safety compliance, and reminds workers, contractors and visitors that smoking is prohibited within the designated area.

Suitable for industrial sites throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps minimise ignition risks around explosive materials.

Where Should a Explosives No Smoking Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Explosives magazines
• Quarry blasting compounds
• Mining operations
• Fireworks storage facilities
• Ammunition storage areas
• Demolition contractor depots
• Defence facilities
• Explosive manufacturing plants
• Hazardous substance storage areas
• Restricted explosive handling zones

By clearly identifying areas where smoking is prohibited, this sign helps reduce the risk of fire and explosion.

Why Use a Explosives No Smoking Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent ignition of explosive materials
• Reinforces workplace safety procedures
• Supports workplace health and safety compliance
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Helps reduce explosion risks
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves hazard awareness

FAQ

Why is smoking prohibited around explosives?

Smoking introduces an ignition source that could ignite explosive materials, vapours or dusts. Clear prohibition signage helps prevent accidental ignition and protects workers, visitors and nearby property.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at entrances to explosives storage areas, blasting compounds, fireworks storage facilities, ammunition stores and any workplace where explosive substances are stored or handled.

Is this sign required for explosive storage areas?

Where explosive substances are present, workplaces must control ignition sources and clearly communicate hazards. Displaying prohibition signage assists with meeting workplace safety obligations and follows the principles of AS/NZS 1319:1994 for safety signs.

What mounting options are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

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 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).

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.

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