Prohibition Photography Prohibited Sign

Photography Prohibited Sign

The Photography Prohibited Sign provides a clear visual instruction that photography is not permitted within a particular area. The recognised camera prohibition symbol makes the restriction quick and easy to understand.

Ideal for workplaces, manufacturing facilities, secure areas, laboratories, private premises and other locations where photography could create security, privacy or confidentiality concerns.

Where Is This Sign Used?

This sign is commonly displayed at:

• Restricted or secure workplace entrances
• Manufacturing and production areas
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Warehouses and industrial sites
• Private or confidential work areas
• Locations containing sensitive equipment, processes or information

Why Use a Photography Prohibited Sign?

Clearly displaying the restriction helps prevent visitors, contractors and staff from taking photographs where photography could compromise privacy, security, intellectual property or confidential processes.

The internationally recognised prohibition symbol also helps communicate the restriction quickly without relying entirely on written instructions.

Materials Available

Choose the material that best suits where your sign will be installed:

• High-tack laminated sticker – suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• 2mm PVC – suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• ACM – durable option recommended for long-term outdoor applications
• Corflute – suitable for indoor and short-term outdoor applications

Common Industries

Suitable for:

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Warehousing
• Research and laboratories
• Government and secure facilities
• Commercial premises
• Infrastructure and utilities

Related Hazards

Photography restrictions can help manage:

• Confidential information being recorded
• Intellectual property exposure
• Security-sensitive equipment or processes
• Privacy concerns
• Unauthorised sharing of workplace information

Helps Comply With

Clear prohibition signage can form part of workplace access, security and visitor-management procedures. Where photography restrictions apply, signs should be positioned prominently at entrances or before people enter the restricted area.

FAQ

Why do I need a Photography Prohibited Sign?
It clearly tells employees, contractors and visitors that photographs must not be taken in the designated area.

Where should the sign be installed?
Position it at entrances and other locations where people can see the restriction before entering or using a camera in the controlled area.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Yes. High-tack stickers, PVC and ACM are suitable for outdoor use, with PVC and ACM recommended for long-term outdoor applications. Corflute is better suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use.

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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