Prohibition Danger Area Sign

Prohibition Danger Area Sign

The Prohibition Danger Area Sign is used to prevent unauthorised access to hazardous or restricted areas where there is a risk of injury, equipment operation, vehicle movement or other workplace hazards.

This sign includes the instruction:

“Customers are not permitted to use this equipment and must remain clear of the area at all times.”

The sign is ideal for workshops, factories, warehouses, machinery areas, loading zones and customer-facing workplaces where visitors must be kept away from operational equipment.

Where Should a Danger Area Sign Be Used?

Common applications include:

• Forklift operating areas
• Machinery and plant rooms
• Workshop equipment zones
• Loading docks and dispatch areas
• Manufacturing facilities
• Construction and maintenance areas
• Restricted customer access areas
• Warehouse picking and packing zones
• Vehicle service workshops
• Areas undergoing maintenance or repair

By clearly identifying hazardous areas and restricting access, this sign helps reduce the risk of accidents, injury and unauthorised entry.

FAQ

Why is a Danger Area Sign used?

Danger Area signs are used to warn people of hazardous areas where access is restricted due to workplace risks, machinery operation or safety requirements.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install at entrances to restricted work areas, machinery zones, workshop floors, plant rooms and customer-accessible areas where hazards exist.

What material options are available?

Available as laminated self-adhesive vinyl stickers, ACM composite panel signs and other standard Hazard Signs NZ materials.

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.

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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