Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign

The Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign clearly instructs workers and visitors that smoking, naked flames and other ignition sources are prohibited within the designated area. It provides an immediate visual reminder that flammable substances or explosive atmospheres may be present and that ignition sources must be strictly controlled.

This sign is commonly installed in fuel storage areas, hazardous chemical storage facilities, LPG storage areas, paint mixing rooms, workshops, refuelling zones, manufacturing plants and locations where flammable vapours or combustible materials are present.

Displaying a Naked Flames and Smoking Prohibited Sign helps reduce the risk of fire and explosion, supports workplace health and safety compliance, and reinforces safe work practices around hazardous substances.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps protect people, property and the environment.

Where Should This Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Fuel storage areas
• Service stations
• LPG cylinder storage
• Hazardous chemical stores
• Paint mixing rooms
• Spray painting booths
• Flammable liquid storage areas
• Refuelling locations
• Manufacturing plants
• Industrial workshops
• Gas bottle storage compounds
• Warehouses storing flammable goods

Common Industries

Commonly used in:

• Manufacturing
• Engineering workshops
• Transport depots
• Fuel distributors
• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Chemical processing
• Warehousing
• Construction
• Mining
• Aviation
• Marine facilities

Why Use This Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent fires and explosions
• Reduces ignition risks
• Clearly prohibits smoking and naked flames
• Reinforces hazardous area safety procedures
• Supports workplace safety compliance
• Highly visible prohibition symbol
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Manufactured in New Zealand

Related Hazards

This sign helps reduce risks associated with:

• Fire
• Explosion
• Flammable vapours
• Petrol vapours
• LPG leaks
• Gas ignition
• Chemical fires
• Solvent ignition
• Static ignition
• Hot work hazards

Helps Comply With

This sign assists workplaces working towards compliance with:

• AS/NZS 1319:1994 – Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment
• Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Hazardous Substances Regulations
• WorkSafe New Zealand guidance for hazardous substances

FAQ

Why are naked flames and smoking prohibited in some areas?

Areas storing flammable liquids, gases or combustible materials can contain vapours that may ignite from cigarettes, lighters, matches or open flames. This sign provides a clear warning to eliminate ignition sources and reduce the risk of fire or explosion.

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.

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