Do Not Touch Sign

The Do Not Touch Sign is used to clearly instruct employees, visitors and members of the public not to touch equipment, machinery, controls or hazardous surfaces. It provides an immediate visual warning that touching an object could result in injury, equipment damage or operational disruption.

This sign is commonly installed on machinery, electrical equipment, control panels, laboratory equipment, production machinery, hot surfaces, hazardous materials storage and other areas where contact must be prevented.

Displaying a Do Not Touch Sign helps reinforce workplace safety procedures, reduces the risk of accidental injury and reminds people to avoid touching equipment unless authorised to do so.

Suitable for workplaces, factories, laboratories, commercial premises and public facilities throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a highly visible prohibition message that helps improve workplace safety.

Where Should a Do Not Touch Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Industrial machinery
• Electrical switchboards
• Control panels
• Laboratory equipment
• Hot surfaces
• Manufacturing equipment
• Processing plants
• Engineering workshops
• Chemical storage areas
• Public display equipment
• Security equipment
• Hazardous work areas

By clearly instructing people not to touch equipment or hazardous surfaces, this sign helps reduce workplace injuries and equipment damage.

Why Use a Do Not Touch Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent accidental injury
• Protects equipment from unauthorised handling
• Improves workplace safety
• Reinforces hazard awareness
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Supports workplace health and safety procedures

FAQ

Where should a Do Not Touch Sign be installed?

Install the sign directly on or beside machinery, electrical equipment, hazardous surfaces or restricted items where contact could create a safety risk.

Why is a Do Not Touch Sign important?

Touching machinery, electrical equipment or hazardous surfaces can result in injury, equipment damage or disruption to operations. The sign provides a clear reminder to keep hands away.

Is this sign suitable for public areas?

Yes. Do Not Touch Signs are commonly used in museums, exhibitions, schools, public buildings and workplaces to discourage unnecessary handling.

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.

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.

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