Elevated Temperature Hazard Sign

Hazardous Sign – Elevated Temperature Hazard Sign

Elevated Temperature Hazard Sign – The purpose of an Elevated Temperature hazard sign is to alert individuals to the presence of materials that can cause burns or other injuries due to high temperatures. This sign helps ensure safety by indicating the need for precautions, such as wearing protective gear and maintaining a safe distance. It’s crucial in preventing accidents in industrial settings, laboratories, and storage areas where heated substances are handled.

The Elevated Temperature hazard sign is typically used in:

1. Industrial Facilities: Areas where hot processes, such as metalworking or chemical reactions, occur.
2. Laboratories: Locations where experiments involve heated materials or equipment.
3. Storage Areas: Places where materials are stored at elevated temperatures, like hot tanks or ovens.
4. Maintenance Areas: Workshops where hot equipment is being serviced.

Using this sign helps ensure that workers and visitors are aware of potential burn hazards, promoting safety in these environments.

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

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. 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 of our safety signs to order and 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.