Prohibition Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign

Prohibition Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign

Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign

The Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign is used to advise people that machinery, equipment or moving parts must not be cleaned, lubricated or serviced while operating.

This sign is commonly installed near conveyors, machinery, processing equipment, manufacturing plants, workshops and industrial facilities where maintenance activities could expose workers to moving parts or other hazards.

Displaying a Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign helps reduce workplace injuries, supports lockout procedures and reminds workers that equipment must be isolated before maintenance or cleaning is carried out.

Suitable for workplaces, factories and industrial facilities, this sign provides a clear visual instruction that cleaning or oiling machinery while in operation is prohibited.

Where Should a Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Manufacturing plants
• Processing facilities
• Conveyor systems
• Industrial machinery
• Factory equipment
• Packaging lines
• Food processing plants
• Timber mills
• Engineering workshops
• Production areas
• Maintenance zones
• Industrial workstations

By clearly identifying prohibited maintenance activities, this sign helps improve workplace safety and reduce injury risks.

Why Use a Do Not Oil Or Clean Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent machinery-related injuries
• Supports lockout and isolation procedures
• Reduces risk of entanglement accidents
• Improves workplace compliance
• Provides clear maintenance instructions
• Promotes safer work practices

FAQ

Why should machinery not be cleaned or oiled while operating?

Cleaning, lubricating or servicing moving equipment can result in entanglement, crushing injuries or contact with hazardous moving parts.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install on machinery guards, conveyor systems, production equipment and maintenance access points.

Is this sign suitable outdoors?

Yes. The sign is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.

What materials are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• ACM composite panel
• Other standard Hazard Signs NZ materials

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.

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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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