Prohibition Water Unsuitable To Drink Sign

Water Unsuitable To Drink Sign

Clearly identify water that is not safe or suitable for drinking with this Water Unsuitable To Drink Sign. The recognised prohibition symbol and clear wording help prevent workers, visitors and the public from accidentally drinking from a non-potable water supply.

This sign is suitable for workplaces, farms, industrial sites and other locations where untreated, recycled or otherwise non-drinking water is available.

Where Used

• Non-potable water taps and outlets
• Farms and rural properties
• Industrial and manufacturing sites
• Workshops and warehouses
• Irrigation systems
• Water treatment and storage areas
• Commercial properties

Common Industries

• Agriculture and farming
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Utilities and water treatment
• Horticulture
• Commercial and industrial facilities

Why Use This Sign?

Not every water supply is suitable for human consumption. Clearly identifying non-potable water outlets helps reduce the risk of someone mistakenly drinking water intended for irrigation, cleaning, processing or other non-drinking purposes.

The clear symbol and wording allow the restriction to be quickly understood by staff, contractors and visitors.

Related Hazards

• Drinking non-potable water
• Contaminated or untreated water
• Recycled water supplies
• Incorrect use of water outlets
• Exposure to potentially unsafe water

Helps Comply With

Clear workplace signage helps communicate hazards and restrictions to workers, contractors and visitors. Signs should be positioned where they can be easily seen before a person uses the affected tap, outlet or water supply.

Our safety signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill for New Zealand workplaces, farms and facilities.

FAQ

Why is a Water Unsuitable To Drink Sign important?
It warns people that a particular water source is not suitable for drinking, helping prevent accidental consumption of non-potable or untreated water.

Where should this sign be displayed?
Place it directly beside or above the affected tap, outlet, tank or water supply so the warning is clearly visible before the water is used.

Is this sign suitable for recycled or untreated water?
Yes. It can be used to identify water supplies that are not intended for drinking, including recycled, untreated and other non-potable water sources.

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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