Hazard signs alert people to specific dangers in an area, promoting safety through clear visual communication. They are widely used in New Zealand across factories, laboratories, and transport zones. Their format closely mirrors the visual standards set by safety & warning signage.
Hazard Signs – New Zealand’s Largest Range, Built for Safety & Built to Last
In every workplace, construction zone, industrial facility, school, warehouse, transport hub or public environment, hazard signs play a critical role in preventing accidents and keeping people safe. They are not optional add-ons—they are legally required controls and one of the most important components of your safety, hazard management and risk-reduction strategy.
At Emmjay Safety Sign Factory, we supply New Zealand’s largest online range of hazard signs, manufactured here in Aotearoa, backed by rugged materials, UV-laminated durability, nationwide delivery, and industry-leading sustainability commitments. Whether you need a High Voltage sign, Forklifts Operating, Danger – Construction Site, Chemical Hazard, Asbestos, PPE Required, Risk of Falling Objects, or fully customised hazard graphics, our catalogue covers every category found in NZ workplaces under WorkSafe, HSWA 2015, and hazard-communication best practice.
Hazard signs must be clear, visible, durable, correctly sized, correctly positioned, compliant with recognised standards, and able to endure New Zealand’s harsh weather conditions. That’s why every Emmjay sign—no matter how small—comes standard with a 5-year UV-laminate at no extra cost, dramatically extending outdoor life and keeping your site safe and compliant long-term.
And unlike any other safety sign supplier in the country, Emmjay is the only New Zealand safety-sign manufacturer that donates to One Tree Planted for every order, supporting global reforestation and sustainability with every purchase. Your signage does more than meet legal compliance—it helps rebuild forests.
🌱 Read more about our sustainability initiative here: https://emmjay.co.nz/eco-news/
Why Hazard Signs Matter
- Compliance with New Zealand safety law
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, PCBUs must take “all reasonably practicable steps” to identify hazards, communicate them, and minimise risk. Clear hazard signage is one of the most basic, recognised and enforceable ways to meet this duty.
WorkSafe guidance specifies that warning signs must be:
- Clearly visible and legible
- Visible from a reasonable distance
- Understandable by workers, visitors and contractors
- Durable enough for site conditions
- Placed where hazards exist or may arise
- Written in plain English (Te Reo Māori optional but encouraged)
Hazard signs help ensure safe behaviours, reduce accidents, and demonstrate compliance during audits and investigations.
- Accident prevention & risk awareness
Your site may contain electrical risks, slip dangers, chemicals, machinery, forklifts, vehicles, open pits, noise hazards, asbestos, confined spaces, hot surfaces, trip hazards, biohazards, or traffic zones. When these hazards are clearly identified, workers and visitors react appropriately—reducing injuries, downtime, and liability.
- Consistency across your entire workplace
Standardised hazard signs across a business help unify safety culture, making your workplace instantly readable and predictable for staff and contractors—even new or temporary personnel.
- Protecting your brand and your people
Professional hazard signage communicates that your organisation values safety, meets obligations, and maintains quality operational standards.
Why Choose Emmjay for Hazard Signage
✔ NZ’s Largest Online Hazard-Sign Range
From general hazard warning triangles to specialised industry-specific markers, we operate the biggest and most comprehensive hazard-sign platform in New Zealand.
✔ 5-Year UV Laminate — FREE on every sign and sticker
We’re New Zealand’s durability specialists. All our signs—including small labels, stickers and decals—are supplied with a premium 5-year UV-protective laminate, keeping colours bright and text sharp.
✔ Specialists in LARGE hazard signage
Need 600×450 mm, 900×600 mm, 1200×900 mm, or bigger?
We are one of NZ’s only facilities specialising in oversized hazard signage for construction sites, electrical substations, warehouses, forestry, transport yards and industrial operations.
✔ High-tack vinyl options for difficult surfaces
Every sign style is also available in high-tack self-adhesive vinyl, ideal for:
- Concrete
- Rough steel
- Fibreglass
- Textured walls
- Machinery
- Painted blockwork
✔ Nationwide delivery (flat fee or free over $100)
We ship anywhere in New Zealand—fast.
Including:
- Auckland
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
- Greymouth
- Nelson
- Palmerston North
- New Plymouth
- Whanganui
- Hastings & Napier
- Invercargill
- Timaru
- Queenstown
- Rural delivery NZ-wide
✔ Bulk-order discounts
Large sites, councils, schools, construction firms, logistics companies and multi-site operations receive special pricing on volume orders.
✔ NZ’s only sustainability-focused safety-sign supplier
Every order contributes to One Tree Planted, supporting reforestation with each purchase.
Where Hazard Signs Are Commonly Required
- Construction sites & temporary works zones
- Factories and heavy-industry sites
- Electrical rooms & substations
- Warehouses and logistics facilities
- Loading zones & forklift areas
- Schools and campuses
- Laboratories, chemical stores, workshops
- Medical and biohazard locations
- Public buildings and local-government facilities
- Fuel storage & LPG areas
- Agriculture, forestry and quarry sites
- Commercial buildings & plant rooms
- Marine environments and ports
- Transport hubs and airports
How to Choose the Right Hazard Sign
- Understand the hazard category
Common NZ hazard-sign categories include:
- Danger signs
- Warning signs
- Caution signs
- Electrical hazards
- Chemical hazards (GHS)
- Machinery & moving plant
- Slip, trip & fall hazards
- Construction hazards
- Radiation & X-ray warnings
- Noise hazards
- Laser hazards
- Biohazard & medical risks
- Heat & fire risks
- High-pressure systems
- Pick the right material
Emmjay stocks:
- ACM (Aluminium Composite) – the most durable outdoor option
- PVC
- Corflute (temporary)
- Magnetic
- Standard adhesive vinyl
- High-tack industrial vinyl
- Match the size to viewing distance
Standard safety-sign practice recommends increasing size for long viewing distances, low light, busy environments, or outdoor industrial zones.
- Consider bilingual (Te Reo Māori / English) options
Many sites choose bilingual signs to support inclusiveness and accessibility.
Helpful NZ Government & Industry Resources
(None of these are competitors; all are .govt or .org resources.)
WorkSafe New Zealand – Hazard Management Guidance
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/
WorkSafe – Signage requirements for hazardous locations
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/signage/
New Zealand Legislation – HSWA 2015 (Health and Safety at Work Act)
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/
EPA New Zealand – Hazardous Substances Classifications (GHS)
https://www.epa.govt.nz/industry-areas/hazardous-substances/
Civil Defence – Hazard Communication Resources
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/resources/
Department of Conservation – Hazard Guides (tracks & public areas)
One Tree Planted – Global Sustainability Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are hazard signs legally required in New Zealand?
Yes. Under HSWA 2015 and WorkSafe guidelines, PCBUs must clearly identify hazards and provide warnings. Signage is one of the most widely accepted forms of hazard communication and is often mandatory in hazardous-substance and high-risk environments.
Q: What size hazard sign should I choose?
For indoor or small-space use, 300×225 mm is common. For machinery, plant rooms or warehouses, 400×300 mm or 600×450 mm is preferable. Large outdoor sites often require 900×600 mm or above.
Q: Are Emmjay signs suitable for harsh outdoor conditions?
Absolutely. All signs include a 5-year UV laminate, outperforming unlaminated signs by years. ACM and vinyl options are designed for long-term NZ outdoor exposure.
Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for large projects?
Yes. Bulk discounts apply for construction companies, councils, logistics providers, schools, industrial operators and multi-site organisations.
Q: Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. We deliver to all of New Zealand, including rural and regional addresses. Freight is flat-fee, or free for orders over $100.
Q: Can I get custom hazard signs?
Yes. We can adjust wording, colours, icons, sizes, bilingual formats, branding and mounting options.
Q: Are your signs available in high-tack vinyl?
Yes. Every design we offer is also available in high-tack adhesive vinyl, ideal for rough or difficult surfaces.
Q: Is Emmjay really the only NZ sign supplier supporting sustainability?
Yes. We are the only New Zealand safety-sign manufacturer making ongoing contributions to One Tree Planted, helping restore forests with every order.
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