3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – 3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign

Prevent accidents involving highly hazardous liquids like Petrol with our 3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign.

Our 3YE Petrol Hazchem Signs are designed to help keep your workplace safe and compliant with HSNO regulations. Featuring the 3YE Hazchem code and UN number 1203, these signs give first responders critical information to take the correct firefighting action and prepare for evacuation if necessary.

Purpose

• Identify petrol as a Class 3 flammable liquid.

• Provide Hazchem code 3YE for emergency crews.

• Comply with NZ transport and workplace safety laws.

Example Scenario

For example: Tankers carrying petrol must display this sign when transporting fuel on public roads to comply with NZS 5433:2020 and HSNO requirements.

Mounting Options

• Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Laminated for outdoor durability.

• PVC Sheet (2 mm): Permanent, rigid option for long-term use.

• ACM Panel (4 mm): Weather-resistant, ideal for depot entrances.

• Corflute: Temporary solution for short-term projects.

• Magnetic (300 × 225 mm, 450 × 337 mm, 600 × 450 mm): Perfect for vehicles and removable applications.

Label Sizes & Usage

Available Small Label Sizes:

• 100 × 75 mm

• 200 × 150 mm

Where to Use These Labels:

• 100 × 75 mm:

  • Ideal for small containers, pump housings, cabinet doors, and control panels.

  • Suitable for equipment or areas where space is limited but compliance is still required.

• 200 × 150 mm:

  • Commonly used on small bulk containers (IBC tanks), intermediate storage drums, and wall-mounted warning panels.

  • Great for depot mixing areas and refuelling bays where personnel are working up close.

✅ These labels are made from laminated vinyl and are chemical- and weather-resistant, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

Where to Use

• Petrol bulk tanks and filling points

• Site entrances

• Fuel depots

• Road tankers and trailers

About the Pictogram:

This sign displays two internationally recognised symbols:

• GHS Flame Pictogram (Class 3 – Flammable Liquids): Warns of petrol’s high fire risk.

• GHS Environmental Hazard Pictogram (Class 9 – Ecotoxic): Indicates petrol can harm aquatic life and must be stored and handled to prevent spills.

Including both pictograms ensures your site remains compliant with HSNO and NZS 5433:2020 regulations.

Compliance

Meets HSNO, NZS/AS 1319:1994, and NZS 5433:2020 requirements for petrol signage.

FAQs

Q1: Why do I need a 3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign?
This sign is legally required for identifying bulk petrol storage and transport, helping fire crews know to use foam or water spray and prepare for possible evacuation.

Q2: Where should this sign be placed?
Install near tank valves, on depot entrances, and on road tankers carrying petrol to ensure visibility during an emergency response.

Q3: Can I get this sign in reflective material?
Yes — reflective versions are available for improved night-time visibility. A $25 setup fee applies for custom reflective upgrades.

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.

Magnetic mounting option for the 3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the 3YE Petrol HAZCHEM Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

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.