Prohibition Restricted Entry Sign

Restricted Entry Sign

The Restricted Entry Sign clearly identifies an area where access is limited or controlled. It provides a straightforward warning to employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public that they should not proceed without appropriate permission.

Ideal for workplaces, industrial facilities, warehouses, plant rooms and other controlled areas where unrestricted access could create safety, security or operational risks.

Where Is This Sign Used?

Common locations include:

• Factory and warehouse entrances
• Plant and machinery areas
• Workshops
• Construction sites
• Utility and service areas
• Storage facilities
• Staff-only areas
• Controlled workplace entrances

Why Use a Restricted Entry Sign?

Restricting access can help prevent people from entering areas containing machinery, workplace hazards, sensitive equipment or operational activities they are not authorised to be around.

Clear signage at the point of entry helps people recognise the restriction before entering the controlled area.

Materials Available

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

Common Industries

• Manufacturing
• Warehousing and logistics
• Construction
• Engineering
• Utilities
• Agriculture
• Commercial premises
• Industrial facilities

Related Hazards

• Unauthorised access
• Moving machinery
• Vehicle movements
• Operational work areas
• Restricted equipment
• Workplace security
• Unsupervised visitors

Helps Comply With

Restricted-entry signage can form part of a workplace’s hazard management, access control and visitor-management procedures.

Signs should be positioned prominently at entrances, gates, doors or other access points so the restriction is visible before someone enters the area.

FAQ

Why do I need a Restricted Entry Sign?
It clearly tells workers, visitors and contractors that access beyond a particular point is controlled or restricted.

Where should I install the sign?
Install it at the entrance, gate, doorway or boundary of the restricted area where it can be easily seen before someone enters.

What’s the difference between Restricted Entry and No Entry?
A Restricted Entry Sign indicates that access is controlled and may be permitted for authorised people. A No Entry Sign gives a more direct instruction that people must not enter.

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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