NZ Safety Blackwoods Sign Survey Form Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- NZ Safety Blackwoods
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NZ Safety Blackwoods Sign Survey Form
Take the guesswork out of your signage obligations. This form is designed to provide a guide to building signage requirements from a walk-through perspective. The signs below offer a selection in each area.
CUSTOMER DETAILS:
KEY THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
- Is your current signage visible to its intended audience? Signage can be prone to wear and tear over time.
- If no longer visible then these should be replaced.
- Does your signage comply with NZS/AS 1319:1994 and NZS 4503-2005, HSWA 2017,
- New Zealand Building Code (F8) or Globally Harmonised System (GHS 7) April 2020?
- Refer to NZ Safety Blackwoods Catalogue, Easy Guide – Signage & Visual Safety Products or our website www.nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz for more information.
Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Substances – Indicates the type of goods and the level of danger
- Are there any hazardous substances held on-site?
- Are there any hazardous substances that are transported in a company vehicle (car, ute or truck)?
- If you have hazardous substances over specific levels on site or in transit, signs must be displayed to inform of the substance on site and the associated hazard.
- Refer to www.hazardoussubtances.govt.nz and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the hazardous substances for the relevant information required on a HAZCHEM sign – we can customise any sign!
Visitors and Contractors
Visitors and Contractors – Inform visitors of the Hazards and health & safety policies on-site
- Is signage displayed for all entering your site?
- Does your signage communicate instructions, identify restricted access or remind employees of relevant health and safety policies within your facility or site?
Traffic Management
Traffic Management – Direct traffic movement safely
- Is your signage clear and visible?
- Do you have an effective traffic management plan in place?
- Are all traffic and pedestrian hazards displayed?
Fire, Exit and Emergency Procedures – Identify exit points and emergency/first aid equipment
- Are your Emergency Evacuation procedures up to date and are Emergency Exit and Assembly Points identified by signage?
- Is your fire management plan up to date and are the locations of firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers identified by signage?
- Is your first aid equipment eg first aid kit and defibrillators up to date and are their locations identified by signage?
Access and Facility Signs
Access and Facility Signs – Identify accessible routes and facilities
- Is there clear identification of key facilities such as mobility access and toilets on your worksite?
- Do you know that we can also do English/Māori language signs?
- Are there areas where you may want to direct or restrict access and therefore need signage to identify these restricted areas eg Staff Only? Are life-threatening hazards marked?
Danger Signs – Indicate hazards that are likely to be life-threatening
- Are life-threatening hazards marked?
Warning Signs – Indicate hazards that are not likely to be life- threatening
- Are hazards that represent a risk of injury marked?
Mandatory Signs – Indicate instructions that must be carried out
- Are requirements for Personal Protective Equipment communicated?
- Are there other mandatory instructions that need to be communicated eg Aisle Must Be Kept Clear
- Did you know that we can produce customised mandatory signs that meet compliance and ensure that your specific instructions are communicated?
Prohibition Signs – Indicate actions that are not permitted
- Are restricted access areas marked?
- Are there areas where a No Smoking policy is in place and are these areas marked?
- Did you know that we can produce customised prohibition signs that meet compliance and ensure that your specific instructions are communicated?
Other Signage – Examples include pipe markers, floor stands, lockout safety, floor graphics and any other custom signage you require
- NZ Safety Blackwoods provide a diverse set of safety signs to suit your business requirements, select from our comprehensive range of NZS/AS 1319:1994 compliant signs, or create a customised safety signage solution that is compliant and effectively communicates your business’s unique safety message.
Email or return this form to your local branch for a no-obligation quote.