No Access Authorised Personnel Only Sign

The No Access Authorised Personnel Only Sign clearly advises that entry is restricted to authorised personnel only. It provides an immediate visual reminder that unauthorised persons must not enter the designated area due to safety, security or operational requirements.

This sign is commonly installed at plant rooms, electrical switchboards, construction sites, warehouses, workshops, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, restricted production areas and other locations where access must be controlled.

Displaying a No Access Authorised Personnel Only Sign helps prevent unauthorised entry, improves workplace safety, protects employees and visitors, and supports workplace health and safety compliance.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message while helping businesses maintain safe and secure work environments.

Where Should This Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Restricted work areas
• Construction sites
• Manufacturing facilities
• Plant rooms
• Electrical switch rooms
• Control rooms
• Chemical storage areas
• Laboratories
• Warehouses
• Staff-only areas
• Production facilities
• Maintenance workshops

Common Industries

Commonly used in:

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Warehousing
• Engineering
• Food production
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Utilities
• Transport
• Mining
• Healthcare
• Government facilities

Why Use This Sign?

Benefits include:

• Restricts unauthorised access
• Helps protect staff and visitors
• Improves workplace security
• Reduces safety risks
• Reinforces restricted area policies
• Clearly identifies authorised access only
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Manufactured in New Zealand

Related Hazards

This sign helps reduce risks associated with:

• Unauthorised entry
• Workplace injuries
• Dangerous machinery
• Electrical hazards
• Hazardous substances
• Security breaches
• Vehicle movements
• Restricted operations
• Biosecurity risks
• Confidential work areas

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
• WorkSafe New Zealand guidance for workplace access control
• Site-specific health and safety procedures

FAQ

Where should a No Access Authorised Personnel Only Sign be installed?

Install this sign at entrances to restricted areas where only authorised employees, contractors or approved visitors are permitted to enter. Common locations include plant rooms, warehouses, laboratories, construction sites, production areas and staff-only facilities.

Does this sign legally prevent someone from entering?

The sign provides a clear visual instruction that access is restricted. While it supports workplace safety and security procedures, it should be used alongside your site’s access control measures, policies and physical barriers where required.

What mounting options are available?

This sign is available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Each option is suitable for different indoor and outdoor applications depending on your workplace requirements.

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.

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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