HAZCHEM Bitumen Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – HAZCHEM Bitumen Sign

The purpose of using a HAZCHEM Bitumen 2Y UN No. 3257 sign is to ensure safety, legal compliance, and effective emergency response when transporting or storing bitumen (UN 3257, Elevated Temperature Liquid, N.O.S.). The HAZCHEM code 2Y indicates that in case of an emergency, fine water spray (Code 2) should be used to control fire, and breathing apparatus (Code Y) is required for protection.

This sign is critical for:

• Emergency Response Readiness – Helps firefighters and emergency personnel take appropriate action in case of a spill, fire, or accident.
• Workplace & Public Safety – Alerts workers, transporters, and bystanders to the potential hazards of heated bitumen.
• Legal Compliance – Meets WorkSafe NZ, ADR, and HAZCHEM regulations for hazardous material transport and storage.
• Environmental Protection – Ensures proper spill response to prevent contamination of land and waterways.
• Clear Hazard Identification – Displays UN No. 3257, which specifically classifies the substance as bitumen or elevated temperature liquid, helping authorities and handlers manage it safely.

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 sign’s 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.