Dangerous goods placards and labels tell workers, drivers and firefighters what is stored or carried, how much, and who to call. This guide sorts our range into the four places they're used: stores and depots, bulk tanks, vehicles and packages. For the meaning of each class and GHS symbol, see our Hazchem and GHS pictograms explained guide.
Placarding thresholds and wording are set by the WHS Regulations (Schedule 13), the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and your state fire service. Check your safety data sheets and regulator before you order. This guide helps you find products; it isn't advice on what's required.
1. Package store placards (WHS Schedule 13)
Placed at the entrance to a store or site that holds dangerous goods in packages above the placard quantity. We make combinations for common stores:
- Gas cylinder store (2.1 + 2.2)
- Fuel and gas store (2.1 + 3)
- Workshop flammable and corrosive store (3 + 8)
- Pool chemical store (5.1 + 8)
- Toxic and corrosive store (6.1 + 8)
- Farm and agricultural chemical store (3 + 6.1 + 8)
- Dry cleaning and mixed chemical store
- Package store placard with your own class labels (1 to 6)
Also see Hazchem outer warning placard for site entrances.
2. Bulk tank placards
- Bulk tank information placard with your name, UN number and Hazchem code
- Bulk tank placard with subsidiary risk label
- Kerosene bulk tank placard (UN 1223, 3Y)
- Goods too dangerous to be transported (GTDTBT) tank placard and label
Farm and depot diesel tanks are covered in our fuel storage and diesel tank signs guide.
3. Manifests and emergency information
- Dangerous goods manifest located here and Dangerous goods store, authorised personnel only
- NSW manifest / emergency information container label and NSW Fire and Rescue emergency information container sign
- VIC emergency information container label
4. Vehicles and containers
- Emergency information panels (EIPs): EIP with your UN number and Hazchem code, Diesel EIP, LPG EIP and Multi-load EIP
- Mixed class dangerous goods placard
- Limited quantity placard (vehicle and container)
- Emergency information holder label
- Elevated temperature mark and Fumigation warning mark
5. Package marks and labels
- Limited quantity package mark
- Lithium battery mark
- Overpack mark and Package orientation arrows (this way up)
- Marine pollutant
- Explosives: Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 placard labels
- Radioactive: 7A, 7B, 7C and fissile 7E labels. See our radiation signs guide.
Material tips
Store and tank placards are usually aluminium for outdoor life. Package marks and labels are vinyl. Vehicle panels need to stay readable through weather and road grime, so choose a durable, outdoor-rated material. See how to choose the right sign material.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a placard on my chemical store?
It depends on the class and quantity you store. Your safety data sheets and your state WHS regulator will tell you whether you've reached the placard quantity.
Can you print my UN number and Hazchem code?
Yes. The EIP and bulk tank placards above let you enter your own details.
Will my signs arrive before Christmas?
Every sign is made to order. Order by Wednesday 16 December (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA) or Wednesday 9 December (WA, NT) for delivery before Christmas. Every sign is 30% off until 31 December.
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