Do Not Pull Lever Sign

The Do Not Pull Lever Sign is used to clearly instruct workers and visitors that a lever, control or operating handle must not be pulled. It provides an immediate visual reminder that activating the lever could create a safety hazard, damage equipment or interfere with normal operations.

This sign is commonly installed on machinery, industrial equipment, emergency controls, isolation systems, valves, production equipment and mechanical plant where unauthorised or accidental operation must be prevented.

Displaying a Do Not Pull Lever Sign helps improve workplace safety by preventing accidental equipment activation, supporting lockout procedures and reinforcing safe operating practices.

Suitable for factories, workshops, processing plants and industrial workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that is easily recognised at a glance.

Where Should a Do Not Pull Lever Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Industrial machinery
• Mechanical equipment
• Control levers
• Isolation valves
• Hydraulic equipment
• Pneumatic systems
• Production machinery
• Processing plants
• Engineering workshops
• Manufacturing facilities
• Plant rooms
• Equipment under maintenance

By clearly identifying levers that must not be operated, this sign helps reduce workplace accidents and equipment damage.

Why Use a Do Not Pull Lever Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent accidental equipment operation
• Supports workplace safety procedures
• Reinforces lockout and isolation practices
• Reduces machinery damage
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Improves hazard awareness
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

FAQ

Where should a Do Not Pull Lever Sign be installed?

Install the sign directly beside or above the lever, valve or operating control so it is clearly visible before the equipment is used.

Why is this sign important?

It reminds workers not to activate equipment that may be under maintenance, isolated or unsafe to operate.

Does this sign replace lockout procedures?

No. The sign should be used alongside workplace lockout and isolation procedures to provide an additional visual warning.

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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