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Hazardous Substancesand

Dangerous Goods

Approved Code of PracticeUnder the HSNO Act 1996

HSNO CoP 2-1 09-04

New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Inc.November 2004

ISBN 0-908994-04-4

New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Inc.PO Box 5069, Wellington, New Zealand

Telephone: + 644 499 4311Facsimile: +644 472 7100Email: [email protected]: www.nzcic.org.nz

Copyright 2004

All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this publicationmay be reproduced, utilised, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording orany information, storage or retrieval system without the written permission of theChief Executive, New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Inc.

Responsible Care New Zealand Continuous Improvement

November 2004 HSNO Approved Code of Practice 2-1 09-04Signage for Premises Storing Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods

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Preface

This Code of Practice (No. HSNO COP 2-1 09-04) is approved pursuant to Sections 78and 79 of the Hazardous Substance and New Organisms Act. The Environmental RiskManagement Authority has delegated the power to approve Codes of Practice to the ChiefExecutive of the Authority, and this Code is approved in accordance with that delegation.It is confirmed that the requirements of Sections 78 and 79 have been met.

Approval of the code is limited to those matters in the document that relate to legislativerequirements under the HSNO Act and its Regulations.

This code has been developed by the New Zealand Chemical Industry Council, and setsout means for meeting the performance requirements for signage to achieve compliancewith the HSNO Act and its Regulations in respect of hazardous substances. This Code isof general applicability i.e. it is not limited to particular industries or groups of substances.

Notice of approval of this Code has been published in the Gazette dated 23 September2004.

Pursuant to Section 80(1)(a) of the Act, the Code may be inspected on request at theWellington office of ERMA New Zealand.

Pursuant to Section 80(1)(b) of the Act, a copy of the Code is available for purchase fromthe New Zealand Chemical Industry Council (P O Box 5069, Wellington; website:www.nzcic.org.nz) at a price of $85 (plus gst) in either hard-copy or CD-ROM format.

Approved this 20th day of September 2004.

Bas WalkerChief ExecutiveERMA New Zealand



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ContentsPage

Preface i

Foreword i i

Contents iii-vi

Glossary vii

Explanatory Notes viii

Acknowledgements ix

Section

1. SUMMARY OF BASIC REQUIREMENTS 1

2. INTRODUCTION 2

2.1 Purpose 2

2.2 Scope 2

2.3 The HSNO Act (1996) and the Place of Codes of Practice 3

2.4 Overview of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) 3 Regulations That Relate to Signage

2.5 Overview of the Hazardous Substances 4 (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 That Relate to Signage

2.6 Other Hazardous Substances Regulations With Relevance to Signage 5

2.7 Signage Requirements for Substances Outside the Scope of the 5 HSNO Act (1996)

2.8 Target Audiences 5

2.9 Hazard and Risk 6

2.10 Best Practice 6

2.11 Responsible Care® 7



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2.12 How to Figure out the Signage Requirements 7



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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Quantities Requiring Signage 8

3.2 Identify That Hazardous Substances are Present 8

3.3 The Hazardous Property, the General Type of Hazard 8 and Classification

3.4 Precautions 9

3.5 Emergencies 10

3.6 Comprehensibility and Clarity of Information 11

3.7 Materials and Maintenance of Warning Signs 12

3.8 Updating Warning Signs 12

3.9 Examples 12

3.10 Notes Concerning “Best Practice” 12

4. WHERE SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED 4.1 Entrances 13 4.2 Within Buildings, and Within Compartments of Buildings 13

4.3 Fixed Bulk Containers/ Stationary Containers 13

4.4 Process Tank (Vessel) Outside Process Building 14

4.5 Tank Farms 14

4.6 Outdoor Storage Areas 15 4.7 Transit Depots 15 4.8 Underground Tanks 15

4.9 Vehicles on Premises 16



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5. SPECIAL CASES

5.1 Designated Use Zone (Explosives) 16

5.2 Transfer Zones (Explosives) 16

5.3 Vertebrate Poisons 17

5.4 Fumigation 18

5.5 Exempt Laboratories 18

5.6 Genetically Modified Organisms 18

5.7 UN Dangerous Goods Class 2.2 Non-flammable, Non-Toxic Gases 19

5.8 UN Dangerous Goods Class 3 Elevated Temperature 19

5.9 UN Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Infectious Substances 19

5.10 UN Dangerous Goods Class 7 Radioactive substances/materials 20

5.11 UN Dangerous Goods Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances 20 and Articles

5.12 Manufactured Articles 20

5.13 Hazardous Waste 20

6. PERFORMANCE AUDITING

6.1 Inspections 21

6.2 Compliance Auditing 21

7. REFERENCES 21-22



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Annexures Page

Annex A Hazardous Substances Requiring a Warning Sign 24Annex B Manufactured Articles and other Dangerous Goods Requiring

a Warning Sign (in addition to those listed in Annex A)26

Annex C Quantities Of Class 1 Substances That Trigger Requirements forA Designated Use Zone / Designated Transfer Zone 28

Annex D Hazard Pictograms 29Annex E Examples of Warning Signs 37

Appendix 1: Explosives38 Appendix 2: Flammable Gas (LPG)39Appendix 3: Flammable Liquids40 Appendix 4: Flammable Solids 4.141 Appendix 5: Flammable Solids 4.2 & 4.342 Appendix 6: Oxidisers43Appendix 7: Toxics 6.144 Appendix 8: Toxics 6.3 – 6.945Appendix 9: Corrosives46 Appendix 10: Ecotoxics

47 Appendix 11: Mixed Classes 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8 & 9(HSNO) and 9 (UN) 48Appendix 12: Diesel 49

Annex F How to Describe Precautions 50Annex G Examples of Precautionary Pictograms

52Annex H HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code 53Annex J Positional Diagrams 57

Appendix 1: Typical Industrial Site 58Appendix 2: Typical Industrial Site 59Appendix 3: Compartmented Buildings 60Appendix 4: Compartmented Buildings 61Appendix 5: Compartmented Buildings 62Appendix 6: Outdoor Storage 63

Annex K Underground Storage Tanks Warning Sign 64Annex L Example of Sign for Designated Use Zone – Explosives

65Annex M Example of Sign for Vertebrate Poisons

66Annex N Example of Sign for Exempt Laboratory

67Annex O Example of Sign for Microbiological Laboratory

68Annex P Example of Sign for Radioactive Materials 69Annex Q Example of Sign for Site Fumigation 70Annex R Model Checklist 71

Reader Response Form 73



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Glossary

Bulk As defined in the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 1999 – quantityexceeding 450 litres (liquid) or 400 kilos (solid) or 250 litres liquid capacity(gas), in a single container.

Dangerous Goods As defined in the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 1999.Dangerous GoodsClass

The Class to which a Dangerous Good has been assigned by the UnitedNations and described in Section 2 of NZS 5433: 1999 Transport ofDangerous Goods on Land. Note there are some differences betweenDangerous Goods Classes and HSNO Classes.

ERMA New Zealand Environmental Risk Management Authority New Zealand.Fixed Bulk Container A container that is fixed in one place. Same meaning as “stationary bulk

container”, which is defined in the Stationary Container SystemsRegulations.

General Degree ofHazard

A general indication of the degree of hazard, e.g. “high”, “medium”, or“low”; or UN Packing Group I, II, or III. For explosives, state both thehazard division and compatibility group.

General Type ofHazard

A general indication of the sub-class of the substance, e.g. “dangerous whenwet”. For explosives, state both the hazard division and compatibilitygroup.

Globally HarmonisedSystem (GHS)

The Globally Harmonised System for Classification and Labelling ofChemicals.

Hazard Pictogram A pictogram, of a type specified in NZS 5433:1999 Transport ofDangerous Goods on Land, and the GHS.

Hazardous Property An indication of the nature of the hazard, e.g. “Class3, Flammable Liquid”,as defined in the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001,Reg 5.

Hazardous Substance As defined in Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act 1996.The HSNO Act The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996HAZCHEM Code, orthe HAZCHEMEmergency ActionCode:

The emergency response action code described for hazardous substances anddangerous goods stored together, in bulk (e.g.3[Y]E).Refer Appendix A and F, NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goodson Land, for HAZCHEM Codes.

Place of Work Has the meaning given to that term by section 2(1) of the Health andSafety in Employment Act 1992

Person in Charge In relation to a place of work, has the meaning as in Regulation 3 of theHazardous Substances (Classes 1-5 Controls) Regulations 2001.

shall Has the meaning that a requirement is mandatory, and thus reflects alegislative requirement.

should Has the meaning that the provision is a recommendation, and is thusadvisory only.In cases where it is impractical to use the word “should”, (such as in

AnnexesA and B), an * is used in place of “should”.

Sign A board, plaque or other delineated space on which a combination of legendand symbolic shape is used to convey a message.

Warning Sign Where the words “warning sign” are used, it means a sign in compliancewith this code. It is a sign at premises holding hazardous substances,primarily intended to alert people that they are entering areas wherehazardous substances are present.In most circumstances, the warning sign should comprise the elements listedin Section 2. Note, however, that there are additional requirements forspecific types of hazardous substances and situations – refer text.



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Explanatory Notes

The following terms are defined in the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act1996:

• Container (Section 2)• Emergency (Part IX) Section 135• Hazardous Substance (Section 2)• Stationary Container (Section 2)

The following terms are defined in the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations2001;

• Category (Regulation 6)• Class (HSNO Class) – Regulation 5• Corrosive Substance (Regulation 3)• Ecotoxic Substance (Regulation 3)• Explosive Substance (Regulation 3)• Flammable Substance (Regulation 3)• Hazard Classification (Regulation 4)• Oxidising Substance (Regulation 3)• Subclass (Regulation 6)• Organic Peroxide (Regulation 3)• Toxic Substance (Regulation 3)

The following terms are defined in the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Control)Regulations 2001;

• Designated Transfer Zone (Regulation 11)• Designated Use Zone (Regulation 11)• Hazardous Substance Location (Regulation 3)• Permanent Gas (Regulation 3)• Person-in-Charge (Regulation 3)• Transit Depot (Regulation 3)

The following terms are defined in Regulation 3 of the Hazardous Substances(Identification) Regulations 2001

• Documentation• General Degree of Hazard• General Type of Hazardous Substance• Information•



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The following terms have the same meanings as defined in Regulation 3 of the HazardousSubstances (Packaging) Regulations 2001

• Package• Packaging

Abbreviations:

The following abbreviations are used in this Code:

HSIR.xx –regulation xx of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001HSEMR.xx –regulation xx of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management)Regulations 2001HSC1-5CR.xx – regulation xx of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls)Regulations 2001HSC689CR.xx – regulation xx of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8 and 9Controls) Regulations 2001HSELR.xx – regulation xx of the Hazardous Substances (Exempt Laboratories) Regulations2001

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the contribution and support of the following:

• The Ministry for the Environment Sustainable Management Fund

• De Neefe Signing Systems Ltd

• Ken Rozell, Industry Consultant; and

• David Bewick, Bewick Associates.



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Section

1. Summary of Basic Requirements

Warning signs shall satisfy regulatory requirements and should:

i) Be located where they will be noticed by persons entering the site wherehazardous substances are located;

ii) Advise that the site contains hazardous substances (e.g. by using the signHAZCHEM);

iii) Describe the hazardous property and nature of the hazard(s) of each of thehazardous substances at the site. (For example, Self-reactive FlammableSolid by using the relevant Class pictograms);

iv) Describe the precautions necessary to prevent the unintended:

• Initiation of an explosive• Ignition of a flammable substance;• Combustion, Acceleration of a Fire or Thermal Decomposition involving

an oxidising substance or organic peroxide(e.g. “NO SMOKING”, “NO IGNITION SOURCES”)

(v) Provide advice to trained persons and the emergency service provider(s)specified in the emergency response plan, of the correct actions to be takenin an emergency (e.g. by using the HAZCHEM Code)

vi) Be easily understood; and

vii) Be able to be easily read at the specified distance under varying conditions.

NB: Refer to Sections 4 and 5 for additional special requirements.



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2. Introduction

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Approved Code of Practice is to provide practical advice tothose responsible for sites where hazardous substances are stored, to safeguard thepersons involved and avoid any adverse effect on the environment, bydemonstrating compliance with relevant legislation.

The Code provides a means of compliance with the requirements relating tosignage, in the various Hazardous Substances Regulations 2001, i.e. Identification,Emergency Management, Classes 1 to 5 Controls, Classes 6, 8 and 9 Controls, andExempt Laboratories Regulations.

The United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Hazard Classification andLabelling of Chemicals, known as the GHS, is to be implemented by New Zealand.

Compliance with the GHS will impact on the use of hazardous substances in theworkplace and will be reflected in each Approved Code of Practice.

This Approved Code of Practice on Signage reflects a comprehensive hazardcommunication system, including Labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), whichcomplies with the GHS Specification.

2.2 Scope

The Code applies to signage for premises (workplaces) where two types ofsubstance are present:

• Those substances defined as Hazardous Substances in the HSNO legislation;and

• Other types of substances having the potential to harm people or theenvironment, such as infectious substances, radioactive materials,hazardous waste and other types of Dangerous Goods includingManufactured Articles.

Other types of signs are required by different legislation e.g. the Health and Safetyin Employment Act 1992, but only the signage related to Hazardous Substancesor Dangerous Goods, are included in this Code.

The Code is approved by ERMA as a code of practice under the HSNO Act onlyin respect of those matters applicable to the requirements of the HazardousSubstances Regulations (2001).



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The Code is intended for premises where hazardous substances and dangerousgoods are manufactured, stored, handled, or used. It is not intended for use intransport operations which are covered by NZS5433:1999.

The Code does not apply to any fuel gas supplied or used in a distributionsystem, gas installation, or gas appliance subject to the Gas Act 1992.

2.3 The HSNO Act and the Place of Codes of Practice

The HSNO Hazardous Substances Regulations are designed, for the most part, tobe “performance- based”; that is, they specify desired outcomes withoutprescribing how to achieve them; and they do not require that a single specificmeans is used to comply with any regulation. This allows for variations in methodand the use of more than one method to achieve the necessary level of control.Sometimes, best compliance solutions may not be self-evident. Anyone selecting aparticular method and wishing to know for certain they comply with theregulatory requirements, faces a difficult choice.

To overcome any confusion, the HSNO Act provides for Codes of Practiceapproved by ERMA New Zealand to identify acceptable solutions to complywith the specified regulatory requirements (Sections 78 and 79 of the Act).

A code of practice is in essence a pre-approved method that will meet particularperformance requirements in the Regulations. The approved code of practiceprovides users with some degree of prescription and assistance in meeting thecontrol requirements by way of a preferred (but optional) method.

Unless specifically required by the legislation, failure to follow a code of practice isnot an offence under the HSNO legislation. However, implementing a relevant codeof practice provides a defence to prosecution for failing to comply with aparticular regulatory control requirement (Section 117(3) of the Act).

It is anticipated this Code will be followed by manufacturers, importers, handlers,users and suppliers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods in New Zealand.

2.4 Overview of those Parts of the Hazardous Substances (Identification)Regulations that Relate to Signage

The Identification Regulations require that sufficient information isprovided with a hazardous substance to enable its safe use and management. TheIdentification Regulations cover labelling, documentation (Safety Data Sheets), andsignage. This Code describes the signage requirements.

Signage at a location where hazardous substances are present providesinformation that is necessary to ensure that people (including the emergencyservices) entering the location understand the hazards posed by substances and



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take the appropriate precautions. Signage identifies categories of hazardoussubstances stored and, in certain circumstances, the individual hazardoussubstance.



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The Identification requirements relating to signage can be summarised in thefollowing key points:

a) Signage at every entrance to the premises containing greater than a specified

quantity of hazardous substances, shall provide the following information:

i. Advise that the location contains hazardous substances and ii. Describe the hazardous property and nature of the hazard(s)of the

substance and iii. Describe the precautions needed to safely manage the substance (where the

signage is immediately adjacent to the hazardous substance storage areas).

b) The information provided in the signage shall meet the requirements forcomprehensibility and clarity, namely:

i. Be comprehensible (understandable) ii. Accurately communicates the specific requirements; i.e. the intended

audience is able to understand the information presented and thereby takeappropriate precautions when managing the substance; and

iii. Be clearly visible and legible at a distance of 10 metres.

2.5 Overview of those parts of the Hazardous Substances (EmergencyManagement) Regulations 2001 that Relate to Signage.

Signage at all entrances to the premises containing greater than a specified quantityof hazardous substances, shall provide the following information:

a) Identify appropriate emergency response agency(s) or personnel and the

means of contacting them. This would generally be either the owner of thesubstance, the manager of the location and/or other prime external responseagencies (such as the Fire Service and Police).

b) Sufficient information to advise any of the trained persons and the emergency

service provider(s) of the immediate emergency response actions for thehazardous substances present. One way of providing the emergency responseinformation is by using the HAZCHEM code. This code comprises symbolsthat identify appropriate mitigation procedures in the case of fire or spillageand the requirements for personal and personnel safety.

The information provided in the signage shall meet the requirements forcomprehensibility and clarity, as above.



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2.6 Other Hazardous Substances Regulations With Relevance to Signage

Besides the Identification and Emergency Management Regulations, the followingRegulations include additional requirements related to signage:

• Hazardous Substances (Classes 1-5 Controls) Regulations 2001.• Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8, and 9 Controls) Regulations 2001.• Hazardous Substances (Exempt Laboratories) Regulations 2001.• Hazardous Substances (Tracking) Regulations 2001.

While the Tracking Regulations do not require visual identification (i.e. label) ofspecified hazardous substances that require tracking, it is recommended signageshould reflect those hazardous substances that are located on the premises.The sign will be of benefit to the emergency services, enforcement agencies, andTest Certifiers. (Refer D38 in Annex D).

2.7 Signage Requirements for Substances Outside the Scope of the HSNO Act

The Code also includes signage requirements for substances and products outsidethe HSNO Act, but covered by related legislation such as the H&SE Act 1992 andthe Land Transport Dangerous Goods Rule 1999; in particular:

• UN Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Infectious substances• UN Dangerous Goods Class 7 Radioactive materials• UN Dangerous Goods Class 9 Miscellaneous Substances and Articles

(not covered by HSNO)• Hazardous Waste• Manufactured Articles (excluding Explosives)

2.8 Target Audiences

Workplace

Employers and employees need to know the hazards specific to the substancespresent in the workplace, together with the specific protective measures requiredto avoid any adverse effects.

The hazards associated with stored chemicals are minimised by the containment(packaging) of the chemical, but in the case of an accident, workers and emergencyresponders need to know what mitigation measures are required.

This information is provided initially through signage and labelling, then from theSafety Data Sheet (SDS), which provides detailed information. The relevant signshould be able to be read at a distance, under varying conditions, e.g. rain, poorlight, etc.



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Emergency Responders

To facilitate an immediate effective response to incidents, Emergency Respondersneed accurate, comprehensive and clear information.

Fire Fighters, Police and those first at the site of an incident need information thatcan be readily distinguished and correctly interpreted at a distance.

Such personnel are trained to interpret graphical and coded information which isnormally provided by signage.

2.9 Hazard and Risk

Each element of the hazard classification and communication system, includingsignage, begins coverage with an assessment of the hazards posed by the chemicalor chemical product involved. The degree of its capacity to harm depends on itsintrinsic properties, i.e. its capacity to interfere with normal biological processes,and its capacity to burn, explode, corrode, etc.

The concept of risk or the likelihood of harm occurring, and subsequentlycommunication of that information, is introduced when exposure is considered inconjunction with the data regarding hazards. The basic approach to risk assessmentis the simple formula:

Hazard x Exposure = Risk

Thus if either the hazard or the exposure can be minimised, the risk or likelihood ofharm is also minimised. Successful hazard communication alerts the user to thepresence of a hazard and the need to minimize exposures and the resulting risks.

Each element of the hazard communication system includes both hazard and risk insome form. They vary in where and how they provide the information, and thelevel of detail they have regarding potential exposures.

2.10 Best Practice

The Code represents “Best Practice”, and thus may require a higher standard ofperformance than that required by the Hazardous Substances Regulations. Forexample, this code recommends signage for substances of Classes 6.3 – 6.9, despitesignage for these substances not being a regulatory requirement.

“Best Practice” is shown by the use of the word “should” or an asterisk “*”. Amandatory requirement is shown by the use of the word “shall”. Refer Glossary.



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2.11 Responsible Care®

“Best Practice” is shown by the use of the word should or an asterisk*. Amandatory requirement is shown by the use of the word shall (refer Glossary).

2.12 Flow Chart – How to Figure Out Whether Signage is Required

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Step 1Identify the substance and quantities involved, e.g. diesel, 10,000L tank.

Step 2Consider if any exemptions apply, e.g. fuel gas used in a distribution system

Step 3Look up the hazard classification and controls on the ERMA New Zealand Register: www.ermanz.govt.nz(you may need to search alternative names for a substance). The Control codes can be found in the ERMANZ User Guide to the HSNO Control Regulations, The Matrix. Note: There is usually more than 1classification for each substance, e.g. diesel is classified as flammable, toxic, and ecotoxic (dieselclassification: 3.1D, 6.1E, 6.3B, 6.7B, and 9.1B).

Controls:Flammable Toxic EcotoxicF11, F17, F2, F6 T1, T2, T4, T7 E1, E2, E6, E8IdentificationI1, I3, I5, I8, I9, I11, I13, I16, I17, I18, I19, I21, I23, I25, I28, I29, and I30Packaging Disposal Emergency ManagementP1, P13, P15, P3 D2, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 EM1, EM4, EM6, EM7, EM8, EM9, EM10,

EM11, EM12, EM13

Step 4For each Classification, identify whether the quantity thresholds are triggered (refer Annex A). Ifclassification and quantity thresholds are triggered, signage is required. Note: quantity thresholds will varyfor each classification, e.g. diesel triggers flammability (3.1D) signage requirements for quantities > 10,000L, and ecotoxicity (9.1B) signage requirements > 1000L. Thus for diesel, the ecotoxicclassification and threshold of 1,000L triggers the signage requirement (refer Appendix 12 to Annex E).

If more than one substance is being stored on that site, consider whether there are any conflictingrequirements and which requirements take precedence, e.g. if one substance triggers 8.2B and anothersubstance triggers 8.2C, then the 8.2B requirements shall be met.

If the I29 or EM13 controls are triggered, then signage is required, e.g. both I29 (HSIR 51&52) and EM13(HSEMR42) are triggered for diesel. The I29 control relates to the identification requirements and EM13relates to emergency management requirements.



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For a description of the detail that needs to be on the signage, see Section 3 and for the locationswhere signage is required, see Section 4.

3. General Requirements for Signage

This section explains the regulatory requirements, and describes how to complywith them.

3.1 Quantities Requiring Signage

Signage shall be provided at a premise when the quantity of any hazardoussubstance of a given hazard classification exceeds the amount specified inAnnex A [Regulation 51 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations2001 (HSIR.51 - refer Abbreviations, p.3 and Regulation 42 of the HazardousSubstances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 HSEMR.42], andAnnex B.

3.2 Identify that Hazardous Substances are Present

The signage shall state that hazardous substances are present [HSIR.52].

For Class 1:Explosives, this requirement may be achieved through the use of theword “EXPLOSIVES” set out in Annex E, Appendix 1.

For Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9, this requirement may be achieved through theuse of the word “HAZCHEM” (see the top line of examples given in Appendix 2-11 of Annex E) and/or the use of UN pictograms.

3.3 The Hazardous Property, The General Type of Hazard and Classification.

The signage shall state the hazardous property involved and describe the generaltype of hazard and classification relating to each category of hazardous substancepresent [HSIR.52].

The “hazardous property” means an indication of the nature of the hazard, e.g.flammable.

The “general type of hazard or classification” means a general indication of itssub-class, e.g. Class 4.3 “dangerous when wet”, whether given in words or othermeans. For explosives, “general type of hazard” basically means the hazarddivision and compatibility group.



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A means of complying with this requirement is as follows:

For Explosives

a) indicate that the substance is explosive by using either the word“EXPLOSIVE” or the pictograms appropriate to the sub-class or sub-classesof the explosives present, as per Annex D; and

b) indicate the “general type of hazard” by providing the Hazard Division (sub-class) (1.1 – 1.6) and Compatibility Group (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N,or S) of the particular type of explosive, together with a short phrase whichbriefly describes the general type of hazard.

For example: “EXPLOSIVE 1.1D Mass explosive hazard”.

Where more than one type of explosive is present, it is only necessary to displaythe hazard division and compatibility group for the most hazardous type.

For flammable, oxidising, toxic, corrosive and eco-toxic substances:

a) use the hazard pictograms appropriate to the Classes or sub-Classes of thehazardous substances present; – refer Annex D; (for the specification ofhazard pictograms, please refer to NZS 5433:1999: Amendment No 1 or theGHS publication); or

b) use the HSNO classification, together with a phrase which briefly describesthe hazardous property and general type of the hazard, (e.g."Class 4.1.1Flammable Solid”).

NB: Class 9: there are differences between the classification criteria for HSNOClass 9 (Eco-toxic) and the UN Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods).

3.4 Precautionary Information

For explosives, the signage shall describe precautions necessary to preventunintended explosion.

For flammable substances, the signage shall describe the precautions necessaryto prevent unintended ignition.

For oxidising substances or organic peroxides, the signage shall describe theprecautions necessary to prevent unintended combustion, acceleration of a fire, orthermal decomposition.

These precautionary statements on signage are required to be positioned atentrances to rooms or compartments where hazardous substances are located



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within a building and also immediately adjacent to outdoor areas where hazardoussubstances are located (HSIR 52 (2) – (4) ). They are not required to be positionedat the entrances to buildings or at site entrances.

These requirements may be achieved by means of the examples given in Annex Fand G.

3.5 Emergencies

a) The signage shall advise the action to be taken in an emergency [Regulation 42of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001(HSEMR.42)].

The Warning Sign should provide the minimum emergency information necessaryin order for the emergency services to deal with a hazardous substances emergencyat the site. Examples of meeting this requirement include:

For explosives(i) the words: “in an emergency, EVACUATE”;(ii) contact the emergency service provider (see below);

For substances with flammable or oxidising properties• contact emergency service providers (see below);• (For bulk quantities only): refer HAZCHEM Code (refer Annex H); for

example Acetone: 2[Y]E, Petrol 3[Y]E;

For substances with toxic or biologically corrosive properties• contact emergency service providers (see below)• (For bulk quantities only): refer HAZCHEM Code (refer Annex H); for

example Chlorine 2XE

For substances with eco-toxic properties• contact emergency service providers (see below);• Protect waterways (ensure that drains are closed);

b) Emergency service providers or responsible personnel should be identified,together with the means of contacting them.

An example of how this may be achieved, is signage at the main entrance to thepremises stating: “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

• DIAL 111, FIRE, POLICE or AMBULANCE

• “Contact [the name of the company] dial [24 hr company contact phone



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number]” or

• “For urgent technical advice call 0800 CHEMCALL” (0800 CHEMCALLis the 24 hrs Emergency Response Service of the New Zealand ChemicalIndustry Council) or

• For eco-toxic substances: “Call The Regional Council PollutionResponse Service, phone [ ]”.

Refer also to examples in Annexes E1 – E11.

3.6 Comprehensibility and Clarity of Information

Warning Signs following the examples given in this Code meet the HSNOrequirements for comprehensibility and clarity, as specified in Regulations 34(1) &(2), 35(1), (3) & (5) and 51(1), (2) and (3) of the Hazardous Substances(Identification) Regulations 2001. Signs shall be able to be read from a distance ofnot less than 10 metres.

The specifications for signs are described below using Flammable Liquids as anexample. Not all of these elements are required in all cases – see Annex E.

Key Specifications

1. The word “HAZCHEM” in thetop line of the Warning sign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high blackcapital letters on an orange background. The orange colourto be used is No. 557 Light Orange, British Standard BS381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code (for Bulkonly):

Choose the codes from Annex H relevant to the substancespresent. The numerals and letters used for showing theHAZCHEM Code shall be black and at least 100mm highon a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C1980), except that where the explanation of theHAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used in theHAZCHEM Code is white on a black background, theletter shall be shown.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulkcontainers):

The pictograms should be of the appropriate form andcolouring specified in NZ Standard 5433 or in the GHSdocument and shall have sides not less than 250 mm inlength

4. Pictograms (other than fixedbulk containers):

The pictograms should be of the appropriate form andcolouring specified in NZ Standard 5433 or in the GHSdocument and shall have sides not less than 100 mm inlength.

5. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm high* Recommendations marked * denote best practice.† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings

(see Section 3.4).

The occupier should ensure that warning signs are displayed separately from anyother notice or sign (e.g. advertising) so they cannot be obscured or confused withsuch other types of notices or signs.



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Signs should be illuminated at night.

Signs should be positioned so that they are not obscured when doors are open.

Signs should not be above doors where smoke could obscure signs.

3.7 Materials and Maintenance of Warning Signs

Warning signs should be made of materials that are durable, resistant to sunlight,and which require minimal maintenance. Refer Appendix L in NZS5433:1999.

3.8 Updating Warning Signs

An occupier shall revise a warning sign immediately if a change in the type, classor quantity of hazardous substance present requires different information to bedisplayed.

3.9 Examples

Information useful in preparing Warning Signs is given in Annex E,Appendices 1-12.

3.10 Notes concerning “Best Practice”

The HSNO Regulations do not require signage for the following classes/ sub-classes of hazardous substances:

Class 5.2G organic peroxidesClass 6.1E acute toxicClass 6.3 skin irritantClass 6.4 eye irritantClass 6.5 sensitisersClass 6.6 mutagensClass 6.7 carcinogensClass 6.8 reproductive/ developmentalClass 6.9 target organ/ system.

However, since a hazard exists, best practice recommends that signage should beprovided for these hazard sub-classes.

Note, however, that where substances of both Classes 8.2 and 6.3 are storedtogether, and signage is required for class 8.2 substances, no signage should begiven in relation to class 6.3.



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Similarly, where substances of both classes 8.3 and 6.4 are stored together, andsignage is required for class 8.3 substances, no signage should be given in relationto class 6.4.



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4. Where Signage is Required

This section provides examples of how to implement Sections 3.2 - 3.10 in specificsituations.

4.1 Entrances

The signage required by Section 3.1 shall be positioned at every vehicular andpedestrian entrance to the premise where hazardous substances are located[HSIR.52(1)]. For retail fireworks and safety ammunition the signage is only required at theprimary entrance points to the premises. [Hazardous Substances (Fireworks,Safety Ammunition, and other Explosives Transfer) Regulations 2003].

The warning sign should be sited so as to be clearly visible from all approaches.Refer Annex J.

4.2 Within Buildings and within Compartments of Buildings

The signage required by Section 3.1 shall be positioned at every entrance to anycompartment or room on the premise where hazardous substances are located[HSIR.52(2)].

Where an office forms part of a process or storage building and there is access tothe process or storage area from the office, locate the Warning Sign at the entranceto the office, so as to be clearly visible from all approaches. See Appendix 1 toAnnex J.

Where a process or storage building does not have an attached office or there is noaccess from the office to the process or storage part of the building, the WarningSign should be located at every entrance to the storage or process section of thebuilding. See Appendix 2 to Annex J.

For buildings with more than one compartment containing hazardous substances,Appendices 3-6 to Annex J indicate where the warning signs should be placed.

4.3 Fixed Bulk Containers/ Stationary Bulk Containers

Where a hazardous substance is stored in the workplace in a fixed bulk container/stationary container (a container that is fixed in one place), a Warning Sign shall bedisplayed on an outside surface of the container, giving the following information:

• the general type and general degree of hazard of the substance; (referGlossary) ; and



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• precautionary information as per section 3.4, and Annex F [HSIR.29] andAnnex G.

Where the substances contained are of Classes 2, 3, or 4, the warning signs shouldstate that ignition sources should be kept beyond a specified boundary (being theboundary of a Hazardous Atmosphere Zone established around the stationarycontainer in accordance with Regulation 58 of the Hazardous Substances (Class 1to 5 Control) Regulations 2001 and AS/NZS 2430.3).

The warning sign should be located so that it is visible from all normal directions ofapproach. See Appendices 1 and 2, Annex J.

The proper shipping name of the hazardous substance/dangerous good and itsUN number should be included.

In addition to the Warning Sign, the following information shall be permanent andlegibly labelled and attached to the tank of a stationary bulk container (e.g. using aplate):

i. Tank design specification (e.g. NZS/API 650) ii. Tank materials (e.g. grade, Class, type) iii. Name and address of the tank manufacturer iv. Date of manufacture of the tank v. Maximum and minimum design pressure vi. Maximum and minimum design temperature vii. Maximum density of any liquid to be contained in the tank viii. Maximum safe fill level for liquids and liquefiable gases and ix. An identifier linking the tank to the tank records and Tank Test Certificate

All above ground pipe work which contains a hazardous substance shall have thefollowing marking:

• Colour coded in accordance with AS1345; and• Marked at intervals no greater than every 6m with the name of the material

contained therein and the direction of flow, and wherever wall, ceiling orfloor penetrations occur; and

• Where pipes are shorter than 6m in length such markings shall appear atleast once along the length of the run.

4.4 Process Tank (Vessel) Outside Process Building

Warning Signs as for fixed bulk containers/stationary containers described aboveare required.

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If every tank contains the same class of Hazardous Substances, locate a WarningSign on each side of the bunded area so that the sign is visible to a personapproaching from that direction. For large tank farms, more than one warning sign oneach side may be required.

Some tanks store one class of hazardous substances, while others store non-hazardous substances. If the quantity of hazardous substances is greater than thatspecified in Annex A, appropriate signage is still required.

If unsure whether warning signs are needed or where they should be posted, adviceis available from signage suppliers or the New Zealand Chemical Industry Council.

4.6 Outdoor Storage Areas

The signage required by Section 3.1 shall be positioned at every vehicular andpedestrian access to any premise where hazardous substances are located in theopen [HSIR.52(3)].

Where a hazardous substance is stored within an outdoor storage area at theworkplace, (e.g. an outdoor drum or package storage area) a Warning Sign shall bedisplayed immediately adjacent to that storage area, but located so that it is visiblealong the normal approach to the storage area.

Annex J (Appendices 1 and 2) depict the location of Warning Signs for outdoorstorage areas at industrial sites.

Appendix 6 to Annex J depicts the location for warning signs where the entire siteis used solely for drums or freight containers.

The signs need to be updated regularly, which could be achieved by computer-controlled electronic signs.

4.7 Transit Depots

Transport terminals, marshalling areas and freight container storage areascontaining hazardous substances, should display Signs for the substances whichare present, at every vehicular and pedestrian access to the site.

In addition, in areas for containment pending disposal of any leaked or spilledhazardous substance or damaged packages, transit depots shall display a warningsign for Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5 substances.

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Where a hazardous substance is stored within an underground container (of greatercapacity than Annex A), a Warning Sign should be displayed immediately abovethe tank (refer Annex K).

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4.9 Vehicles on Premises

Bulk transport containers containing hazardous substances shall be placarded inaccordance with the requirements of [HSIR.29(2)], namely the:

(a) Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 1999; or(b) Civil Aviation Act 1990 (Rule, Part 92); or(c) Maritime Transport Act 1994, (Maritime Rule 24A).

Vehicles placarded in accordance with the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods1999 automatically meet the HSNO signage requirements, (including when they areon a premise not on a public road).

5. Special Cases

5.1 Designated use zone (Explosives)

Signage shall be displayed that:

(i) warns that a substance is being detonated or deflagrated and that entry isprohibited; and

(ii) is visible from any point 5m from the outer side of the perimeter of thedesignated use zone; [Regulation 32 of the Hazardous Substances (Classes1-5 Controls) Regulations 2001 (HSC1-5CR.32)].

The above requirements apply to any place where the amount of Class 1substances being detonated or deflagrated in any one firing exceeds the quantitiesfor the relevant classifications specified in Annex C.

The above requirements do not apply to the use of a Class 1 category G substancein a pyrotechnic or special effects display.

Annex L provides an example of how to achieve this requirement.

Warning Signs consistent with the examples given in the Code meet the HSNOrequirements for comprehensibility and clarity, as specified in Part 3 of theHazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001.

5.2 Transfer zones (Explosives)

(a) When explosives are being transferred from one type of transport toanother, signage shall be displayed, warning of the danger from thepresence of a Class 1 substance.



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(b) The signage shall be visible from every point of access to the designatedtransfer zone;

(c) The above requirements do not apply if the amount of Class 1 substancespresent do not exceed the quantities for the relevant classificationsspecified in Annex C [HSC1-5CR.46], subject to variations made under theTransfer Regulations. (Refer Note in Annex C).

Provision of the relevant hazard pictogram (refer Annex D) is an acceptable meansof compliance with this requirement.


5.3 Vertebrate Poisons

a) At least 3 days before a substance is applied or laid outdoors as part of baitto inhibit reproduction, inhibit growth, or cause death in terrestrialvertebrates, signs shall be erected at every normal point of entry to theplace where the substance is to be applied or laid. The 3-day requirementdoes not apply to substances applied on private land.

b) The signs shall:

i. identify the person who is applying or laying the substance, andprovide sufficient information to enable the person to be contactedduring normal business hours (i.e. day-time phone number); and

ii. identify the substance and state that it is toxic to human beings andecotoxic to other vertebrates; and

iii. state the date on which the substance is to be applied or laid;

c) The warning signs shall remain in place until either:

i. For substances containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080)

the substance has been retrieved from the place concerned, or the bait has ceased to be toxic, or until danger to dogs from dead carcasses (secondary poisoning)

has diminished through decomposition.

ii. For pastes containing cyanide, yellow phosphorus or DRC 1339:

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every bait has disintegrated or has been destroyed or a period of1 month has elapsed from the date of application of thesubstance, whichever occurs first.

iii. For cyanide pellets:

the substance has been retrieved from the place concerned, or the pellet feeders have been removed.

d) As soon as an erected notice ceases to be required on any land for thepurpose of this regulation, the person by whom it is erected shall cause itto be removed.

Annex N provides an example of how to achieve compliance with this requirement.


5.4 Fumigation

Warning Signs are required to control entry to buildings, ships, aircraft or otherareas that have been fumigated. Refer Annex R for more details.Note that the current requirements come from the Fumigation Regulations 1967.These requirements may change when Fumigants are transferred from thetransitional provisions of HSNO.

5.5 Exempt Laboratories

All entrances to a laboratory to which regulation 6 or regulation 7 of the HazardousSubstances (Exempt Laboratories) Regulations 2001 applies, shall be clearlymarked by warning signs indicating that only authorised persons are permittedinside the laboratory [Regulation 8 of the Hazardous Substances (ExemptLaboratories) Regulations 2001 (HSELR.8)].

A laboratory is defined as “a vehicle, room, building, or any other structure setaside and equipped for scientific experiments or research, for teaching science, orfor the development of chemical or medicinal products”.

These signs can be placed at the entrances to the building or to particular floors orrooms as appropriate.

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Warning Signs consistent with the example given in the Code meet the HSNOrequirements for comprehensibility and clarity, as specified in Part 3 of theHazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001.

5.6 Genetically Modified Organisms

[Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Third Schedule, Parts I & II].

All entrances to a containment facility established in accordance with requirementsof the Third Schedule of the HSNO Act, for the development and field testing ofgenetically modified organisms, shall be clearly marked with warning signswarning that only authorised persons are permitted inside the facility.The controls for each approval are as specified by the ERMA. In many instances,this will be compliance with AS/NZS 2243.3 Safety in Laboratories, Part 3Microbiology; Section 10.1 Signs.

For GE micro-organisms, a prominent sign shall be displayed, stating that thatfacility or section of the facility is a Containment Facility, and that unauthorisedentry is prohibited. Refer MAF standards of the 154.03 series;

The sign for general microbiological laboratories shall be in the format shown inAnnex P; i.e. it shall show the Biological Hazard symbol and the LaboratoryContainment Level.

5.7 UN Dangerous Goods Class 2.2 Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases*

This category includes refrigerated liquids and gases, asphyxiants, cryogenic liquids(refrigerated liquid air), and compressed air.

Premises holding quantities of UN Class 2.2 non-flammable, non-toxic gasesshould have warning signs alerting people that such substances are present. Thewarning signs should be in accordance with pictogram D8 given in Annex D.

For example, where cryogenic substances are held, the sign should be that forrefrigerated liquid gas i.e. “Warning: contains refrigerated gas: may cause cryogenicburns and injuries”.

5.8 UN Dangerous Goods Class 3 Elevated Temperature*

In premises where the following substances are held at elevated temperature, theUN Class 3 flammable liquid Sign D10 in Annex D should be used.

(i) Liquids offered for transport at temperatures above their flash point(classified by the UN as Class 3 dangerous goods);



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(iii) Substances that are transported or offered for transport at elevatedtemperatures in a liquid state and which give off a flammable vapour at atemperature at or below the maximum transport temperature (classified bythe UN as Class 3 dangerous goods).

(iii) UN 3256 Elevated temperature liquid, flammable N.O.S. with flash point >60.5C at or above its flash point;

5.9 UN Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Infectious Substances*

Premises holding any quantities of infectious substances should have warning signsalerting people that such substances are present. The warning signs should be inaccordance with the sign D25 given in Annex D.For more information refer NZS 4304: 2002 Management of Healthcare Waste.

5.10 UN Dangerous Goods Class 7 Radioactive Substances/ Materials*

Each entrance or door or other point of access to any place where radioactivematerials are stored or used, shall be marked with clearly visible warning signs,refer signs D28-D31, Annex D and Annex Q.[Regulation 12(2), and clauses (4) & (5) of the Second Schedule of the RadiationProtection Regulations 1982].

5.11 UN Dangerous Goods Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and

Articles*

There are a number of substances and articles classified by the UN as Class 9Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles that are not subject to theHSNO Act. These substances and articles are listed in Annex B.

[Note that the HSNO Class 9 criteria are different from and more extensive incoverage than UN Class 9].

Premises holding any quantity greater than the trigger quantity of these articles andsubstances should have warning signs alerting people that such substances arepresent. The warning signs should be in accordance with the sign D35 shown inAnnex D.

5.12 Manufactured Articles*

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The signage to be used is as for the relevant UN Class listed in Annex B. Forexample, for Batteries, wet, filled with acid (UN 2794) - use the sign for Class 8Corrosive (D32 in Annex D).

Note that wet batteries are subject to the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods1999, which classifies wet batteries as Class 8 Corrosive.

5.13 Hazardous Waste*

Premises storing quantities greater than 10,000 litres or kilograms of HazardousWaste not covered by the HSNO Act should be signed as for a hazardoussubstance, infectious substance, or radioactive substance, as appropriate.



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6. Performance Auditing

6.1 Inspections

Conducting regular inspections is the responsibility of the “Person in Charge” ofthe site. Warning signs should be inspected regularly and reviewed whenever a newsubstance or process is introduced.

6.2 Compliance Auditing

It is recommended the person responsible for compliance should carry out aperiodic review, at least annually, of site signage, using the model checklistcontained in Annex S.

7. References

Legislation

Building Act 1991Building Regulations 1992Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls) Regulations 2001Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8, and 9 Controls) Regulations 2001Hazardous Substances (Exempt Laboratories) Regulations 2001Hazardous Substances (Compressed Gases) Regulations 2004Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992Health & Safety in Employment Regulations 1995Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods: 1999Radiation Protection Regulations 1982Resource Management Act 1991

Standards

NZS/AS 1319-94 Safety Signs for the Occupational EnvironmentAS 1345 – 1995 Identification of the Contents of Pipes, Conduits and DuctsAS/NZS 2243:2002 Safety in Laboratories Part 3 Microbiological Aspects and

Containment FacilitiesAS 2581-1998 Appendix C -Method for Determining Indelibility of Print of

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels for General Purpose UseBS 381C Specification for Colours for Identification, Coding, and Special PurposesAS/NZ 3833:1998 Storage and Handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous Goods in

Packages and Intermediate Bulk ContainersNZS 4304:2002 Management of Health Care Waste



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NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on LandNZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land: Amendment No.1BS 5499 – 5:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety

signs. Signs with specific safety meanings.NZS 7702:1989 Specification for Colours for Identification, Coding, and Special

Purposes (identical to BS381C)

International Agreements

Directive 92/32/EEC of The Council of the European CommunitiesGlobally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

(GHS) United Nations, New York and Geneva, 2003.International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations,

Thirteenth revised edition, United Nations, New York and Geneva 2003.International Atomic Energy Agency “Regulations for the Safe Transport of

Radioactive Materials”, 1973 Vienna; (known as “the IAEA Regulations”)

Bibliography

Responsible Care Management System – Manager’s Handbook – NZ ChemicalIndustry Council 1998

Safety with MERCK – MERCKSignage Designbook – DeNeefe Image GraphicsStorage of Chemicals Guidance Notes – Worksafe Australia



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ANNEXURESAnnex Page

A Hazardous Substances Requiring a Warning Sign 24-25B Manufactured Articles and Other Dangerous Goods

Requiring a Warning Sign 26-27C Quantities of Class 1 Substances that Trigger Requirements

For a Designated Use Zone/Designated Transfer Zone 28D Hazard Pictograms 29-36E Warning Signs Examples 37

Appendix 1 Class 1 Explosives 38Appendix 2 Class 2.1 Flammable Gas (LPG) 39Appendix 3 Class 3 Flammable Liquids 40Appendix 4 Class 4.1.1 Readily Combustible Solids

41Class 4.1.2 Self Reactive Flammable SolidsClass 4.1.3 Solid Desensitised Explosives

Appendix 5 Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Substances 42Class 4.3 Substances which when in contact with

Water emit Flammable GasAppendix 6 Class 5 Oxidisers 43Appendix 7 Class 6.1 Toxics 44Appendix 8 Class 6.3-6.9 Toxics 45Appendix 9 Class 8 Corrosives 46Appendix 10 Class 9 Ecotoxics 47Appendix 11 Mixed Classes 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8 & 9 (HSNO) & 9 (UN) 48Appendix 12 Diesel 49

F How to Describe Precautions 50-51G Examples of Precautionary Pictograms 52H HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code 53-56J Positional Diagrams 57

Appendix 1 Typical Industrial Site Internal Office 58Appendix 2 Typical Industrial Site External Office 59Appendix 3 Typical Compartmentalized Building -

Different DG Classes in each Section (Layout 1)60

Appendix 4 Typical Compartmentalised Building –Different DG Classes in each Section (Layout 2)

61Appendix 5 Typical Compartmentalised Building –

Different DG Classes in each Section (Layout 3)62Appendix 6 Outdoor Storage Area 63

K Underground Storage Tanks 64L Explosives Designated Use Zone 65



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M Sign for Vertebrate Poisons66

N Sign for Exempt Laboratory 67O Signs for Microbiological Laboratory 68P Sign for Radioactive Materials 69Q Sign for Site Fumigation 70R Model Checklist 71-72

ANNEX A

Hazardous Substances Requiring a Warning Sign

Property Hazard Classification Trigger Quantity

Explosiveness Fireworks [Shop – retail fireworks) 1,000 kg (gross weight)Safety ammunition, including primers and pre-primedcartridges of Class 1.4S

10,000kg (gross weight)

Airbag initiators and seatbelt pre-tensioners of class1.4G or 1.4S

5,000 kg (gross weight)

Cutters, cable, explosive of class 1.4S (UN 0070) 5,000 kg (gross weight)Cartridges, power device of class 1.4S (UN 0323) 5,000 kg (gross weight)Signal/shock tube of class 1.4S (UN 0349) 5,000 kg (gross weight)Cassette degradation devices of class 1.4S (UN 0432) 5,000 kg (gross weight)Propellant powders of hazard classification 1.3C (UN0161 and 0499) and 1.1C (UN 0160), gunpowder ofhazard classification 1.1D (UN 0027), and substancesof hazard classification 1.3G, 1.4G and 1.4S not listedabove

50kg

All remaining explosive hazard classifications Any quantityFlammability Gas: 2.1.1A 250 kg non-permanent

100 m3 permanentGas: 2.1.1B 500 kg non-permanent

200 m3 permanentAerosol: 2.1.2A 3000 L aggregate water

capacityFlammableLiquids:

3.1A3.1B3.1C3.1D

50 litres250 litres1000 litres

10,000 litresLiquid

DesensitisedExplosives:

3.2A3.2B3.2C

50 litres250 litres1000 litres

ReadilyCombustible

Solids:

4.1.1A4.1.1B

250 kg1000 kg

Self-ReactiveFlammable

Solids:

4.1.2 A & B4.1.2 C & D

4.1.2 E, F & G

50 kg/50 litres250 kg/250 litres

1000 kg/1000 litresSolid

DesensitisedExplosives:

4.1.3A4.1.3B4.1.3C

50 kg/50 litres250 kg/250 litres

1000 kg/1000 litres



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Property Hazard Classification Trigger QuantitySpontaneouslyCombustible:

4.2A solid4.2A liquid4.2B solid4.2B liquid4.2C solid4.2C liquid

50 kg50 litres250 kg

250 litres1000 kg

1000 litresDangerous When

Wet4.3A4.3B4.3C

50 kg250 kg1000 kg

Capacity toOxidise

Solids and liquids: 5.1.1A 50 kg solids50 litres liquids

Solids and liquids: 5.1.1B 500 kg solids500 litres liquids

Solids and liquids: 5.1.1C 1000 kg solids1000 litres liquids

Gases: 5.1.2A 250 kg non-permanent500 m3 permanent

Organic peroxides: 5.2A, 5.2B 1 kg/litreOrganic peroxides: 5.2C, 5.2D, 5.2E, 5.2F 10 kg/litres

Organic peroxides: 5.2G* 10,000 kg solids*10,000 litres liquids*

Toxicity 6.1A 50 kg solids50 litres liquids

6.1B 250 kg solids250 litres liquids

6.1C 1000 kg solids1000 litres liquids

6.1D 10000 kg solids10000 litres liquids

Gases: 6.1A, 6.1B, 6.1C 5 kg non-permanent2.5 m3 permanent

6.1E* 10,000 kg solids*10,000 litres liquids*

Skin Irritant 6.3A*- B*;Eye Irritant 6.4A*;

Sensitisation 6.5A*, B*;Mutagen 6.6A*, B*;

Carcinogen 6.7A*, B*;Reproductive/ developmental 6.8A*, B* C*;

Target organ/system 6.9A*, B*;

10,000 kg solids*10,000 litres liquids*

Corrosiveness 8.1A 1000 kg solids1000 litres liquids

8.2A 50 kg solids50 litres liquids

5 kg non-permanent (gas)2.5 m3 permanent (gas)

8.2B 250 kg solids250 litres liquids50kg/25m3 (gas)

8.2C, 8.3A 1000 kg solids1000 litres liquids

Ecotoxicity 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3A, 9.4A 100 kg solids100 litres liquids

9.1B, 9.1C, 9.2B, 9.2C, 9.3B, 9.4B, 9.4C 1000 kg solids1000 litres liquids

9.1D, 9.2D, 9.3C 10000 kg solids10000 litres liquids



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* Note hazard classifications marked * denote “Best Practice” in providing a Warning Sign(refer “should” in Glossary, p.vi).



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ANNEX B

Manufactured Articles and other Dangerous Goods, Requiring aWarning Sign

[In addition to those listed in Annex A]

Description UNDGClass

UN No Trigger Quantity

Accumulators, electric 4.3 3292 10,000 kgAccumulators, electric 8 2794,

2795,2800,3028

10,000 kg

Air bag modules, pyrotechnic 9 3268 10,000 kgAircraft evacuation slides 9 2990 10,000 kgAircraft hydraulic power unit fuel tank (anhydrous hydrazine &methyl hydrazine)

3 3165 10,000 kg

Aircraft survival kits 9 2990 10,000 kgAir, refrigerated liquid 2.2 1003 10,000 kgAluminium Borohydride in devices 4.2 2870 10,000 kgArticles, pressurised hydraulic or pneumatic (containing non-flammable gas)

2.2 3164 10,000 kg

Batteries, containing sodium 4.3 3292 10,000 kgBatteries, containing Potassium Hydroxide 8 3028 10,000 kgBatteries, wet, filled with acid 8 2794 10,000 kgBatteries, wet, filled with alkali 8 2795 10,000 kgBatteries, wet, non-spillable 8 2800 10,000 kg or litresBattery powered equipment 9 3171 10,000 kgBattery powered vehicle 9 3171 10,000 kgCastor beans, meal, pomace or flake 9 2969 10,000 kgCells containing Sodium 4.3 3292 10,000 kgChemical kit 9 3316 10,000 kgDevices, small, hydrocarbon gas-powered 2.1 3150 10,000 kgDry Ice 9 1845 10,000 kgElevated temperature liquid N.O.S. at or above 100C & belowits flash point

9 3257 10,000 kg

Elevated temperature liquid, flammable N.O.S. with flash point> 60.5C at or above its flash point

3 3256 10,000 kg

Elevated temperature solid N.O.S. at or above 240C 9 3258 10,000 kgEngines, Internal Combustion 9 3166 10,000 kgFabrics or fibres, animal, N.O.S. with oil; 4.2 1373 10,000 kgFabrics or fibres, synthetic N.O.S. with oil; 4.2 1373 10,000 kgFabrics or fibres, vegetable N.O.S., with oil 4.2 1373 10,000 kgFabrics or fibres impregnated with weakly nitrated nitrocelluloseN.O.S

4.1 1353 10,000 kg

Fire extinguisher charges 8 1774 10,000 kgFire extinguisher with compressed or liquefied gas 2.2 1044 10,000 kgFirelighters, solid with flammable liquid 4.1 2623 10,000 kgFirst Aid kit 9 3316 10000 kgGenetically Modified Micro-organisms 9 3245 As specified in

ERMA Approval;India rubber 3 1287 10,000 kg



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Description UNDGClass

UN No Trigger Quantity

Infectious Substances 6.2 2814,2900,3291

10,000 kg

Life-saving appliances, not self-inflating 9 3072 10,000 kgLife-saving appliances, self-inflating 9 2990 10,000 kgLithium batteries 9 3090 10,000 kgLithium batteries contained in equipment 9 3091 10,000 kgLithium batteries packed with equipment 9 3091 10,000 kgMedicine, liquid, toxic, N.O.S. 6.1 1851 10,000 kgMedicine, solid, toxic, N.O.S. 6.1 3249 10,000 kgPlastic moulding compound 9 3314 10,000 kgRadioactive Substances and Articles 7 Various As specified by the

Radiation ProtectionRegulations

Refrigerating machines 2.1 3358 10,000 kgRefrigerating machines 2.2 2857 10,000 kgRubber scrap, rubber shoddy 4.1 1345 10,000 kgSeat belt pre-tensioners, pyrotechnic 9 3268 10,000 kgWaste Dangerous Goods Various As for an hazardous

substance ofcomparable properties– refer Annex A

This Annex lists products and manufactured articles and proper shipping names, of goodsthat are classified as UN Dangerous Goods.

Items in this list have the status of “Best Practice” and should have signs.



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ANNEX C

Quantities of Class 1 Substances that Trigger Requirements for:

• Designated Use Zone• Designated Transfer Zone

Note:

* Does not apply in the case of Designated Use Zone – see amended Reg 32 of Class 1-5Controls Regulations.

† Does not apply in the case of Designated Transfer Zone for fireworks or safety ammunition.(See Schedules 4 and 5 of the Explosives Transfer Regulations).

That is, signage requirements of Designated Use Zone do not apply to ammunition; and

Signage requirements of Designated Transfer Zone do not apply to retail fireworks orammunition.

Hazard classification Trigger Quantity (Net ExplosiveQuantity)

1.1B, 1.2B, and 1.4B 5 kg

1.1 (other than 1.1B or 1.1C), 1.2, and 1.5 50 kg

1.1C and 1.3 (other than 1.3G) 100 kg

1.3G and 1.4 (other than 1.4S) 200 kg

1.4S 1000 kg

†Retail Fireworks (as defined in the Act) 10,000 kg (gross weight)

† * Safety Ammunition (and components) of Class 1.4S 25,000 kg (gross weight)



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ANNEX D

Hazard Pictograms

Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. (UN Divisions

1.1, 1.2, 1.3)Insert division (1.1, 1.2, or1.3), and compatibilitygroup above the “1”

D2 1.4 (UN Division 1.4)

D3 1.5D (UN Division 1.5)

D4 1.6N (UN Division 1.6)

D5 2.1.1A Flammable gases(UN Class 2.1)

Extremely flammable gas



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD6 2.1.1B Flammable gases

FLAMMABLE GASD7 2.1.2A Flammable aerosols

(UN Class 2.1)Flammable aerosol

D8 UN Class 2.2*: Gases underpressure:• Compressed Gas;• High pressure Liquefied

gas;• Low pressure Liquefied

gas;• Dissolved gas; &• Refrigerated liquefied gas

D9 UN Class 2.3 Toxic Gas (Refer HSNO Class 6.1A, B& C acute toxic; where thesubstance is a gas)

D10 3.1A, B & C Flammableliquid (UN Class 3)

3.1A Extremely flammableliquid

3.1B Highly flammableliquid

3.1C Flammable liquid



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD11 3.1D Flammable liquid

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDD12 3.2A, B & C Liquid

desensitised explosive(UN Class 3)

D13 4.1.1A & B Readilycombustible solid (UN Class4.1)

D14 4.1.2A, B, C, D, E & FSelf-reactive substance(UN Class 4.1)

D15 4.1.2G Self-reactive substance

FLAMMABLE SOLID



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD16 4.1.3A, B & C Solid

desensitised explosive (UNClass 4.1)

D17 4.2A Spontaneouslycombustible: Pyrophoricliquid and Pyrophoric solid (UN Class 4.2);

4.2B & C Spontaneouslycombustible: Self-heatingsubstance (UN Class 4.2)

D18 4.3A, B &C Substance whichin contact with water emitsflammable gas (UN Class 4.3)

D19 5.1.1A, B & C Oxidisingliquid and solid (UN Class5.1);

5.1.2A Oxidising gas (UNClass 5.1)

5.1.1A Strong oxidiser

5.1.1B & C oxidiser

5.1.2A Strong oxidiser

D20 5.2A Organic Peroxide



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD21 5.2B Organic Peroxide

D22 5.2 C, D, E & F: Organicperoxide (UN Class 5.2)

D23 5.2G*: Organic peroxide

ORGANIC PEROXIDED24 6.1A, B & C Acute toxic (UN

Class 6.1)



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD25 6.1A, B & C Acute toxic;

where the substance is a gas(UN Class 2.3)

6.1A Very toxic

6.1 B&C Toxic

D26 6.1D & E* Acute toxic

TOXIC

Harmful

D27 UN Class 6.2* InfectiousSubstance

D28 6.3*A & B Skin Irritant;

6.4*A Eye Irritant;

6.5B* Sensitisers (Dermal).

TOXICD29 6.5A* Sensitisers

(Respiratory)

6.6*A & B Mutagen

6.7*A & B Carcinogen

6.8A, B & C* Reproductive/developmental

6.9*A & B Target organ/system

CHRONIC TOXIC



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Annex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD30 7* Radioactive Material

Category I

D31 7* Radioactive MaterialCategory II

D32 7* Radioactive MaterialCategory III

D33 7* Radioactive MaterialFissile

D34 8.1A Corrosive to metals (UNClass 8)

8.2A, B & C: Skin corrosive(UN Class 8)

8.1A Corrosive to metals

8.2A Extremely corrosiveto skin

8.2B Highly corrosive toskin

8.2C Corrosive to skin

D35 8.3A Eye CorrosiveCorrosive to eyes



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CORROSIVEAnnex Classifications Hazard Pictogram Notes/DescriptionsD36 9.1A-D Aquatic Eco-toxicity

9.2A-D Eco-toxic: soil

9.3A-C Eco-toxic: terrestrialvertebrate

9.4A-C Eco-toxic: terrestrialinvertebrate

ECOTOXICD37 9* Miscellaneous Dangerous

Goods

D38 Tracking*

For full specification of Dangerous Goods hazard pictograms, please refer to NZS 5433:1999: AmendmentNo 1. The GHS pictograms used here are reproduced from the Globally Harmonised System (GHS), UnitedNations, 2003.

Note hazard classifications marked * denote “best practice”.

TRACKKK



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Annex E

Examples of Warning Signs

Examples of how to develop Warning Signs are described inAppendices 1 – 11

Appendix Page

1 Explosives Class 1 42

2 Flammable Gas Class 2.1 – LPG 43

3 Flammable Liquids Class 3 44

4 Flammable Solids Class 4.1 45

5 Flammable Solids Classes 4.2 and 4.3 46

6 Oxidisers Classes 5.1 and 5.247

7 Toxics Class 6.1 48

8 Toxics Classes 6.3 – 6.9 49

9 Corrosives Class 8 50

10 Ecotoxics Class 9 51

11 Mixed Classes 52

12 Diesel 53



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Appendix 1 to Annex E

A Warning Sign for Explosives Class 1

EXPLOSIVES1

Hazard pictograms2,3:Class 1.1 – 1.3:

Class 1.4:

Precautions†4:select appropriate statement(s)/symbols/pictograms fromAnnexes F & G from Annex e.g.

KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION -NO SMOKING; NO NAKED FLAMES; AVOIDSHOCK4

Emergency response4:In an emergency, EVACUATE4

Class 1.5: Class 1.6:

[For fixed bulk containers only]:The proper shipping name of the substance,and the UN Number* 4

Emergency contacts4:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE, POLICE ORAMBULANCE4

24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No] 4

SPECIALIST ADVICE: Phone0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622)4

Key Specifications1. The word “EXPLOSIVES” in the top line of the Warningsign:

The word “EXPLOSIVES” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on anorange background. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange,British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. Pictograms(fixed bulk containers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

3. Pictograms(other than fixed bulk containers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.

4. Lettering: Lettering 25 mm highNote: Where more than one type of explosive is present, it is only necessary to

display the hazard division and compatibility group for the most hazardoustype.

* Recommendations marked * denote best practice.

† Not required on sign at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section 3.4).



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Example of the Warning Sign for Flammable Gas: LPG

HAZCHEM1

†NO IGNITION SOURCES, NO SMOKING;

NO NAKED FLAMES;

Hazard pictogram3,4:Class 2.1

2WE

[For fixed bulk containers only]:LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS5;

UN No 1075IN EMERGENCY DIAL

111 FIRE, POLICE OR AMBULANCE5

or24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No]

SPECIALIST ADVICE:DIAL 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warning sign: The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital

letters on an orange background. The orange colour to be used isNo. 557 Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Codeshall be black and at least 100mm high on a light orangebackground (Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980), except that wherethe explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter usedin the HAZCHEM Code is white on a black background, the lettershall be shown.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouringspecified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouringspecified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than100 mm in length.

5. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm high

† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section3.4).



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A Warning Sign for Flammable Liquids Class 3

HAZCHEM1

Precautions: †select appropriate statement(s)/symbols/ pictograms from Annexes F & G , e.g.

KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES -NO SMOKING; NO NAKED FLAMES5;

Hazard pictograms3,4:For Class 3.1A-C:

For Class 3.1D:

FLAMMABLELIQUID

HAZCHEM Code:2

3[Y]E, 3Y, or 3Z

[For fixed bulk containers only]:The proper shipping name of thesubstance*, the UN Number*, and thegeneral degree of hazard (e.g. “highlyflammable liquid”) 5.

Emergency contacts:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE, POLICE ORAMBULANCE5

or24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No] 5

SPECIALIST ADVICE:Dial 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243-622)5

Key: Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warningsign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on anorange background. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange,British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: Choose the codes from Annex H relevant to the substances present. Thenumerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall be black andat least 100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C1980), except that where the explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicatesthat a letter used in the HAZCHEM Code is white on a black background, theletter shall be shown.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified inNZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified inNZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.

5. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm high* Recommendations marked * denote best practice.

† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section 3.4)



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A Warning Sign for Classes 4.1.1 Readily Combustible Solids, Class4.1.2 Self Reactive Flammable Solids, and Class 4.1.3 SolidDesensitised Explosives

HAZCHEM1

Hazard pictogram3,4:Classes 4.1.1,4.1.2C-F, and 4.1.3:

Class 4.1.2G:

FLAMMABLE SOLID

Precautions†: select appropriate statement(s)/ symbols/pictograms from Annexes F & G, e.g.

For classes 4.1.1 & 4.1.3:KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES - NOSMOKING; NO NAKED FLAMES;

For Class 4.1.2:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND IGNITIONSOURCES; KEEP AT TEMPERATURE NOTEXCEEDING….; NO NAKED FLAMES;

HAZCHEM Code2:[For fixed bulk containers only]:The proper shipping name of the substance,the UN Number*, and the general type ofhazard (e.g. “readily combustible solid”,“self-reactive”, or “solid desensitisedexplosive”) 5



SPECIALIST ADVICE:Dial 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warningsign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on anorange background. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange,British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall beblack and at least 100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No.557 BS 381C 1980), except that where the explanation of the HAZCHEMCode indicates that a letter used in the HAZCHEM Code is white on a blackbackground, the letter shall be shown. For Bulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): The pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified inNZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): The pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified inNZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.


† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section 3.4).



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A Warning Sign for Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Substancesand Class 4.3 Substances which when in Contact with Water EmitFlammable Gases

HAZCHEM1

Hazardpictograms3,4:Class 4.2:

Class 4.3: Precautions†5: select appropriate statement(s)/ symbols/pictograms from Annexes F & G, e.g.

Class 4.2A: “DO NOT ALLOW CONTACT WITHAIR”;

Class 4.2B & C: “KEEP AT A TEMPERATURENOT EXCEDING [ ]; “DO NOT AMASS LARGE QUANTITIES INTHE ONE PLACE”

Class 4.3: “KEEP AWAY FROM WATER”;

HAZCHEM Code2:[For fixed bulk containers only]: Theproper shipping name of the substance, andthe UN Number* 5 the general type ofhazard (e.g. “spontaneously combustible”,or “dangerous when wet”).




Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of theWarning sign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on an orangebackground. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange, British StandardBS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall be black and atleast 100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980),except that where the explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used inthe HAZCHEM Code is white on a black background, the letter shall be shown. ForBulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulkcontainers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.


† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section 3.4).



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A Warning Sign for Oxidisers Class 5.1 + 5.2

HAZCHEM1

Hazard pictograms3,4:Class 5.1.1A, B & C;and 5.1.2A):

Class 5.2C-F:

Class 5.2G:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE

Precautions†5: selectappropriate statement(s)/symbols/ pictogramsfrom Annexes F & G,e.g.

5.1.1 & 5.1.2: “DONOT STORE WITHFLAMMABLES ORCOMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS”;

5.2: “KEEP AWAYFROM HEAT”;“DO NOT STOREWITHFLAMMABLES ORCOMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS”;

HAZCHEM Code2:[For fixed bulk containers only]: The propershipping name of the substance, the UNNumber*, and the general degree of hazard, (e.g.highly hazardous oxidising liquid” or “OrganicPeroxide A, B, C D E F or G”) 5.

Emergency contacts5:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE,POLICE OR AMBULANCE5


SPECIALIST ADVICE: Dial0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warning sign: The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital

letters on an orange background. The orange colour to be used is No.557 Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shallbe black and at least 100mm high on a light orange background(Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980), except that where the explanationof the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used in the HAZCHEMCode is white on a black background, the letter shall be shown. ForBulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouringspecified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouringspecified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100mm in length.


† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section3.4).



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A Warning Sign for Toxics 6.1

HAZCHEM1

[For fixed bulk containers only]: The proper shipping name ofthe substance, the UN Number*, and the general degree andtype of hazard, (e.g. “highly poisonous”) 5

Emergency response5:HAZCHEM Code2

Hazard pictogram3,4:6.1A-C:

Classes 6.1A-C that are gases:

Classes 6.1D & E

TOXIC


or:24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No]

SPECIALIST ADVICE:Dial 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 2433622);

For urgent medical advice:National Poisons CentreDial 0800 POISON (0800 764766);

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of theWarning sign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on an orangebackground. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange, British StandardBS 381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall be black and atleast 100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980),except that where the explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used inthe HAZCHEM Code is white on a black background, the letter shall be shown. ForBulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZStandard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.




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A Warning Sign for Toxic Classes 6.3 – 6.9

HAZCHEM1

[For fixed bulk containers only]: The propershipping name of the substance, the UNNumber*, and indicate the general degree ofhazard (e.g. “mild skin irritant”) 4.

Hazard pictograms2,3:Classes 6.3A & B Skin irritants, class 6.4A Eye irritants,class 6.5 Sensitisers (Dermal):

TOXIC

Classes 6.5 (Respiratory Sensitisers), 6.6 Mutagens, 6.7Carcinogens, 6.8 Reproductive/ Developmental, & 6.9Target Organ/ System):

TOXIC

Emergency contacts4:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE,POLICE OR AMBULANCE4

or:24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No]

SPECIALIST ADVICE:Dial 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622);

For urgent medical advice:National Poisons CentreDial 0800 POISON (0800 764766)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warning sign: The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black

capital letters on an orange background. The orange colour tobe used is No. 557 Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C1980.

2. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form andcolouring specified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sidesnot less than 250 mm in length

3. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form andcolouring specified in NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sidesnot less than 100 mm in length.




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A Warning Sign for Corrosives Class 8

HAZCHEM1

[For fixed bulk containers only]: The proper shipping name of thesubstance, and the UN Number*, and indicate the general degreeand general type of hazard, (e.g. “highly corrosive to skin”) 5.

Hazard pictogram3,4:Classes 8.1& 8.2:

Emergency response5:HAZCHEM Code2;

Class 8.3:

CORROSIVE



SPECIALIST ADVICE: Dial 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622);orFor specialist medical advice:National Poisons Centre Dial 0800 POISON (0800 764766)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top lineof the Warning sign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on an orangebackground. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange, British Standard BS381C 1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall be black and at least100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980), except thatwhere the explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used in the HAZCHEMCode is white on a black background, the letter shall be shown. For Bulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZ Standard5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixed bulkcontainers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZ Standard5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.

5. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm highNote If substances of classes 8.2 and 8.3 are both present, only need to show pictogram for class

8.2.* Recommendations marked * denote best practice.



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A Warning Sign for Ecotoxics Class 9

HAZCHEM1

Emergency response4:In the event of an emergency, protect waterways;ensure drains are closed.

Hazard pictogram2,3:Classes 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, & 9.4:

ECOTOXIC

[For fixed bulk containers only]: The propershipping name of the substance, and the UNNumber*;For Class 9.1 A, B or C, indicate the general typeand degree of hazard, (e.g. “very eco-toxic toaquatic life”;For Classes 9.2A, B or C, 9.3 A or B, 9.4 A, Bor C, indicate the general type of hazard (e.g. eco-toxic to the soil environment”)4

Emergency contacts4:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE, POLICEOR AMBULANCE4

or24 hr Company Contact Dial [phone No]andRegional Council Pollution Response Service[phone No.]


Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warning sign: The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters

on an orange background. The orange colour to be used is No. 557Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specifiedin NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 250 mm inlength

3. Pictograms (other than fixed bulk containers): the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specifiedin NZ Standard 5433 and shall have sides not less than 100 mm inlength.




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A Warning Sign for the Mixed Storage of Substances of the FollowingClasses: 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8, 9(HSNO) and 9(UN)

HAZCHEM1

Hazard pictograms3,4:Select the appropriatepictograms from AnnexD

Precautions† 5: select appropriate statement(s)/ symbols/ pictogramsfrom Annexes F & G , e.g.

“NO IGNITION SOURCES;NO SMOKING;NO NAKED FLAMES;KEEP OXIDISERS AWAY FROM FLAMMABLESUBSTANCES OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS;

(For fixed bulk containersonly): The propershipping name of thesubstance(s), and the UNNumber(s)*, and indicatethe general type andgeneral degree of hazard(refer section 5.5).

Emergency response5:HAZCHEM Code2;



SPECIALIST ADVICE: Either:Phone 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243622)orFor urgent medical advice call National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON(0800 764766)

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in thetop line of the Warning sign:

The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters on an orangebackground. The orange colour to be used is No. 557 Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C1980.

2. The HAZCHEM Code: The numerals and letters used for showing the HAZCHEM Code shall be black and at least100mm high on a light orange background (Orange No. 557 BS 381C 1980), except that wherethe explanation of the HAZCHEM Code indicates that a letter used in the HAZCHEM Code iswhite on a black background, the letter shall be shown. For Bulk only.

3. Pictograms (fixed bulkcontainers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZ Standard 5433and shall have sides not less than 250 mm in length

4. Pictograms (other than fixedbulk containers):

the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specified in NZ Standard 5433and shall have sides not less than 100 mm in length.

5. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm highNote: If within one Class, substances having more that one degree of hazard are present, only the

pictogram for the most hazardous of those substances within that class needs to be provided.* Recommendations marked * denote best practice.† Not required on signs at entrances to sites or buildings (see Section 3.4)



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A Warning Sign for Diesel (1,000 – 10,000 Litres)

HAZCHEM1

Emergency response3:In the event of an emergency, protect waterways;ensure drains are closed.

ECOTOXIC

DIESELUN 1202

Ecotoxic to aquatic life

Emergency contacts:IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111, FIRE, POLICEOR AMBULANCE4


and

Regional Council Pollution Response Service[phone No.]

Note: Quantities of Diesel over 10,000 L will also need flammable liquid information andpictogram.

Key Specifications1. The word “HAZCHEM” in the top line of the Warning sign: The word “HAZCHEM” should be in 100 mm high black capital letters

on an orange background. The orange colour to be used is No. 557Light Orange, British Standard BS 381C 1980.

2. Pictograms (fixed bulk containers) the pictograms should be of the appropriate form and colouring specifiedin Annex D (D 34) and should have sides not less than 250 mm inlength

3. Lettering: Lettering 35 mm highNote: The information provided in the signage shall be understood over a distance of 10 metres.

_



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ANNEX F

How to Describe Precautions

This Annex provides examples of the precautions necessary to prevent the unintended:

initiation of an explosive; ignition or combustion of a flammable substance; acceleration of a fire; or thermal decomposition involving an oxidising substance or organic peroxide.

Statements that are frequently used in existing systems to provide precautionaryinformation are listed below. It is not an exhaustive list, rather it is designed to provideexamples of statements that may be appropriate for the specific substance or mixture.The person responsible should select among these and other available precautionarystatements those which are most appropriate to the particular situation, based on thecharacteristics and use setting of the chemical involved.

Explosives

• Avoid shock, [impact], [friction] [and rough handling]• Keep away from fire• No open flames, no sparks and no smoking• Keep away from sources of ignition — No Smoking• Use only non-sparking tools• Store according to packing list of dangerous chemicals.

Flammable Liquids, Solids and Gases

• Keep away from fire, flames, heat, sparks and other sources of ignition [— NoSmoking]

• Do not store with oxidizers [oxygen], [explosives], [halogens], [compressed air] [andfood chemicals] etc.

Self Reactive Substances

• Keep at temperature not exceeding• Keep away from fire, heat, sparks, flames and ignition sources• Keep away from flammable material• Keep away from (incompatible material to be specified by manufacturer)• Avoid storing in quantities in excess of that specified in the SDS, in any one place;

Pyrophoric Liquids and Solids

• Keep under [insert name of inert gas]



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• Do not allow contact with air• Protect from light, moisture and damage



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Self-heating Substances

• Store separately from incompatible materials• Keep at a temperature not exceeding [ ]C.

Substances which, in contact with water, emit Flammable Gases

• Keep the substance away from water• Store substance in a dry place

Oxidising liquids, Solids and Gases

• Keep substances away from all other substances• Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials• Prevent contamination with readily oxidizable materials and polymerisation

accelerators

Organic Peroxides

• Keep away from heat• Keep away from (incompatible material to be specified by manufacturer)• Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials to avoid fire• Prevent contamination with readily oxidizable materials and polymerisation

accelerators• Do not store with halogens and acids etc.• Separate from reducers, flammable/ combustible materials and finely powdered metals

etc in storage



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ANNEX G

Examples of Precautionary Pictograms



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ANNEX H

The HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code:

The HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code for the bulk transport of Dangerous Goods,developed by the United Kingdom Fire Services is included in NZS 5433:1999. Thissystem is equally applicable to the bulk (refer Glossary for Definition) storage ofhazardous substances and dangerous goods.

1. A HAZCHEM Code describes the initial emergency response recommended in adangerous situation such as leakage, spillage or fire involving the substance(s).

2. The HAZCHEM Code is composed of a number, followed by one or more letters.Some letters may be presented in “reverse”, that is, printed in white on a darksquare background to show that noxious fumes are not given off except wheninvolved in fire. On a document this may be printed or written in square brackets.

3. The numeral indicates the equipment suitable for fire fighting and, whereappropriate, for dispersing spillages of dangerous goods viz:

‘1’ coarse spray‘2’ fine spray‘3’ foam (alcohol resistant foam may be required)‘4’ dry agent - water must not be allowed to come into contact with the

dangerous goods at risk.

4. The table below shows the meaning of each of the letters, whether or not“reversed”, used in the second part of the code. The letters indicate the precautionsto be taken in the event of a fire or spillage.



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NOTE –

(1) Chemical Protective Clothing will be suitable for dealing with most chemicals,however some will require a fully sealed gas suit will be required. Seek SpecialistAdvice.

(2) Where breathing apparatus and fire fighting gear is indicated, chemicallyimpervious protective gloves should be worn.

(3) ‘Dilute’ indicates the substance should be contained and prevented from enteringdrains and water courses. Any residues may be washed away with large quantitiesof water with the consent of the environmental authority. ‘Contain’ indicates theneed to prevent any spillage from entering drains or water courses in allcircumstances.

(4) Where the first letter in the HAZCHEM Code is depicted in “reverse” printing,this is no longer significant and is being phased out. Breathing apparatus is worn atall incidents.



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or

6. The letter ‘E’ is added to a HAZCHEM Code when evacuation of the people fromthe neighbourhood of an incident should be considered. Evacuation may include theoption of “In Place Protection” where people are left in sealed buildings.

7. The HAZCHEM Code for dangerous goods dealt with in a specific entry inAppendix A NZS 5433 is the HAZCHEM Code specified for the goods in column6 of that Appendix. If a HAZCHEM Code is not included against a substance,then a HAZCHEM Code is not required for that substance.



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8. The HAZCHEM Code for substances dealt with in an N.O.S. or Generic entry inNZS 5433 Appendix A is the code that reflects the emergency responseappropriate to a dangerous situation involving the substances.

9. Appendix A NZS 5433 allocates HAZCHEM Codes for some Generic and N.O.S.dangerous goods but not for all. Where a HAZCHEM Code is not given inAppendix A NZS 5433 and it is appropriate that one be given, then a HAZCHEMCode should be devised by an experienced chemist.

10. If more than one type of dangerous goods is stored at a premises, the resultantHAZCHEM Code for the premises is derived as follows (refer Table Fl):

(a) To determine the first number: determine the first number for each type ofsubstance stored in the premises and select the higher or highest of those numbers;

(b) To determine the second character:

(i) If the same letter occurs as the second character in the code for each substance,then that letter is the second character of the HAZCHEM code;

(ii) If there are two different letters, take one of them and, using table F1, select theappropriate vertical column for that letter. Take the horizontal line appropriateto the second letter and the letter at the inter-section is the second character ofthe HAZCHEM code;

(iii) If there are more than two different substances stored at the premises proceed asin (ii) above using the letters for any two of the substances’ action codes. Thenuse the resultant letter with that for another substance to determine a secondresultant letter. The procedure is repeated until a final resultant letter is found.That letter is the second character of the HAZCHEM code;

(iv) If the letter ‘E’ appears in any of the codes relating to any of the substancesstored in the premises, it should be added to HAZCHEM code.

(c) For example, if the HAZCHEM codes for four substances are as follows: 2PE;3[S]; 1 [T]; 2[Z], the resultant HAZCHEM code is then 3WE.



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ANNEX J

Positional Diagrams

Positional Diagrams for Warning Signs on Premisesare described in Appendices 1- 6



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Appendix 1 to Annex J

Positional Diagram: TYPICAL INDUSTRIAL SITE

Administration attached to or part of warehouse/factory.

S 6 S

S

51

S 3

S2

4

S

S

1. Hazardous substances in use or stored2. Indoor storage for hazardous substances3. Outdoor storage4. Tank storage5. Administration6. Public roadwayS Warning Sign

S



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Positional Diagram: TYPICAL INDUSTRIAL SITE

Administration building detached from warehouse/ factory.

S S

3S S

1 S4

2

S5

S

S

1. Hazardous substances in use or stored2. Indoor storage for hazardous substances3. Administration building4. Outdoor storage5. Tank storageS Warning sign



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Positional Diagram: COMPARTMENTED BUILDINGS

Storage of differing classes of hazardous substances in each compartment. TheWarning Signs will/may all vary.

1S

3

S

S 2

3 3S S

S S

1. Roadway2. Factory – hazardous substances3. Storage compartments for Hazardous SubstancesS Warning Sign



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Storage of differing classes of hazardous substances in each compartment. The WarningSigns will/may all vary.

1 S

S

3

S

S

2

3 3 S S S

S

1. Roadway2. Factory – hazardous substances in use or in storage3. Storage compartments for hazardous substancesS Warning Sign



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Storage of different classes of hazardous substances in some compartments. The WarningSign will/may all vary.

1S

S

2

SS

2

S

S

S

2

S S SS

2 2S

1. Roadway2. Compartments containing hazardous substancesS Warning Sign



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Positional Diagram: OUTDOOR STORAGE

Entire area occupied by drums or freight containers of hazardous substances

1

S S

S

1

S

1. RoadwayS Warning Sign



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ANNEX K

Underground Storage Tanks Warning Sign

UNDERGROUND TANKS

Warning Sign to have white background, red lettering, with letters 50 mm high

Note: This sign is in addition to the other required signs.



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ANNEX L

Example of sign for Explosives Designated Use Zone (Section 5.1)

DANGERBLASTING IN PROGRESSUNAUTHORISED ENTRY PROHIBITED

Warning Sign to have white background, black lettering, with letters 100 mm high;pictogram 400 mm diameter



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ANNEX M

Example of Sign for Vertebrate Poisons

Warning Poison

Cyanide poison baits have been put in bait feedersin this area on / /Please treat this area with caution until / / .

Toxic to people, pets and stockThe baits are round cereal pellets about a 1/2 cm diameter, anddyed green. Bait feeders are plastic containers nailed to trees or posts.

DO NOT handle any baitDO NOT allow CHILDREN to wander unsupervisedDO NOT bring DOGS into this area.

GENERAL ALERT WHAT’S THE DANGER

For poisoning information,phone National Poisons Centre0800 764 766For Emergency Response, phone0800 243 622 (CHEMCALL)

TYPE OF POISON

For further information, contact:

WHERE

WHATTHE BAITLOOKSLIKE -COULDUSEPHOTORULES TO REDUCE RISK - COULD USE SYMBOLS

TREATMENTINFORMATION

NAME & NUMBER OF OPERATOR

WHEN



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ANNEX N

Examples of Sign for Exempt Laboratory

DANGER: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

UNAUTHORISED ENTRY PROHIBITED

Warning Sign to have white background, black lettering, with letters 50 mm high.

The pictogram should have a diameter of 100 mm.



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ANNEX O

Examples of Signs for Microbiological Laboratory

CONTAINMENT FACILITY

UNAUTHORISED ENTRY PROHIBITED

Warning Sign to have white background, black lettering, with letters 50 mm high.

The pictogram should have a diameter of 100 mm.

General Microbiological Laboratories

The sign for general microbiological laboratories shall be in the format shown below, i.e. itshall show the biological hazard symbol and the laboratory containment level. Thecolours used in the sign shall be black for the symbol and writing on a yellow backgroundas specified for safety signs in AS 1319 and ISO 3864 (the example given is for alaboratory of Containment level PC2).



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ANNEX P

Example of Sign for Radioactive Materials

The sign shall bear the radiation warning symbol (refer Clause 1 of the Second Schedule ofthe Radiation Protection Regulations 1982) with an overall diameter of not less than 100mm. Its colour shall be black, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. The sign shallalso bear the words “CAUTION- RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL” in letters at least 5mm high.

Extract from the Second Schedule of the Radiation Protection Regulations 1982: Labels andWarning Signs

1. Radiation warning symbol—(1) In this Schedule “radiation warning symbol” means thesymbol set out below, subject to such variations as to colour and size as are hereinafterpermitted.

This is the internationally accepted symbol used to indicate thepresence of ionising radiation and radioactive material. Theareas shown here as black are also sometimes colouredmagenta or purple, and any of the three colourings areacceptable under these regulations except for the labelsdescribed in clause 2 of this Schedule, for which black must beused. The symbol may be made any size by varying the size ofthe units of length indicated in the diagram, one unit being onetwentieth of the required diameter.

(2) Subject to the particular requirements of clauses2, 3, and 4 of this Schedule, a radiation warningsymbol may be of any size, each unit of lengthshown in the symbol set out in subclause (1) of thisclause being one-twentieth of the required diameter.

4. Warning signs generally—The warning sign required by subclause (2) of regulation 12 ofthese regulations shall be erected at each entrance or door or other point of access tothe place in which the radioactive material is stored or used so that it is clearly visible toany person before he or she can gain access to the radioactive material. The sign shallbear the radiation warning symbol with an overall diameter of not less than 100 mm. Itscolour shall be black, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. The sign shall alsobear the words “CAUTION—RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL” in letters at least 5 mmhigh.

5. Warning signs in controlled areas—At any entrance to door or other point of access to acontrolled area a sign must be erected in such a manner that it is clearly visible to anyperson entering or attempting to enter that controlled area. The sign must bear theradiation warning symbol with an overall diameter not less than 100mm and must beblack, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. The sign must bear in letters not lessthan 5 mm high the wording “CAUTION—CONTROLLED AREA” and the words“ENTRY PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH THE AUTHORITY OF (Name or Names ofLicensee/Radiation Safety Officer)”.



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ANNEX Q

Example of Sign for sites Where Fumigation is Carried Out

Regulation 15(1)(k) of the Fumigation Regulations 1967: “Notices with letters not lessthan 15 cm in height “DANGER – POISON GAS – KEEP AWAY” on each side of theship or aircraft, and at the foot of the gangway and at the boundary of the risk area wherethey may be readily seen by any person approaching the risk area and arrangements madeto ensure that all such notices are illuminated during the hours of darkness”.

Regulation 20(1)(i) of the Fumigation Regulations 1967: “Operator to take reasonablesteps to ensure that notices with letters not less than 15 cm in height “DANGER –POISON GAS – KEEP AWAY” to be placed where they may be readily seen by anypersons approaching the risk area and arrangements made to ensure that all such noticesare illuminated during the hours of darkness”.



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ANNEX R

MODEL CHECKLIST

This Checklist provides a management tool to help ensure nothing is overlooked. TheChecklist can be used as both an internal audit tool, as well as for external auditing to helpverify compliance with this Code.

Yes No N/A

1. Have you identified and classified all your HazardousSubstances and Dangerous Goods stored on:a. your premises? b. your Storage Contractor’s premises? c. your consignment stocks on customer premises? If so:

2. Do the premises contain a specified quantity ofHazardous Substances that exceed the trigger quantityspecified in Annex A or Annex B? If so:

3. Have you installed appropriate signs:a. at every vehicular and pedestrian entrance to thepremises? b. at every vehicular and pedestrian entrance to any:(i) building? (ii) compartment? (iii) rooms? c. on a fixed bulk container/stationary container? If so(i) are all tank connections clearly marked to indicatethe function of each? And (ii) is a plate permanently attached to the tankto provide appropriate information, e.g. date of issue oftank, test certificate, etc. (refer Section 4.3) d. in a process tank (vessel) outside the processbuilding?

e. in a tank farm on each side of the bunded area? f. in outdoor storage areas? g. in transport terminals? h. in marshalling areas?



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Yes No N/A

i. in freight container storage areas? j. in underground tanks? k. in bulk transport containers? l. in a designated use zone (Explosives)? m. in a transfer zone (Explosives)? n. three days before vertebrate poisons are applied orlaid outdoors? o. at the entrance to a laboratory? p. at the entrance to a containment facility forgenetically modified organisms? q. where fumigation is carried out?

4. Have you installed signs for Dangerous Goods:a. UN Class 2.2 Non Flammable, non-toxic gases? b. UN Class 3 Elevated Temperature? c. UN Class 6.2 Infectious Substances? d. UN Class 7 Radioactive Materials? e. UN Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substancesand Articles? f. Manufactured Articles that are UN Dangerous Goods(excluding Explosives)? g. Hazardous Waste?

5. Do the signs:a. advise the premises contain Hazardous Substances? b. describe the Hazardous Property and nature of thehazard(s)?

c. describe the precautions necessary to predict theunintended(i) initiation of an explosive? (ii) ignition of a flammable substance? (iii) combustion? (iv) acceleration of a fire? (v) thermal decomposition involving an oxidisingsubstanceor organic peroxide?

d. identify the appropriate emergency response agencyor personnel and the means of contacting them? e. provide advice to trained persons and the emergencyservice of the correct actions to be taken in anemergency?

6. Are the signs: a. understandable? b. communicating the specific requirements? c. clearly visible and legible from 10 metres? d. sited so as to be clearly visible from all approaches?



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