Farms, transport depots, construction compounds, mines and workshops often store their own fuel. A diesel tank or fuel bay is one of the highest-risk spots on site, so it needs clear signs that tell people what is stored there, what not to do near it and what to do if something goes wrong. This guide covers the signs most fuel storage and refuelling areas use.
1. Identify what's stored
- Danger, diesel fuel
- Diesel fuel capacity with your tank size in litres
- Fuel bay to mark the refuelling point
- Danger, flammable liquids stored here for petrol and other flammable liquids
- Flammable liquid class 3 diamond
2. Keep ignition sources away
- Danger, switch off engine, no naked flames, no smoking at the bowser
- Danger, fuel storage, no smoking or open flames in this area
- Flammable liquids store, no ignition sources within 3 metres
- No smoking, flammable materials stored here
Our no smoking and no vaping signs guide covers smoking signs for the rest of the site.
3. Store placards
Larger quantities of dangerous goods may need a placard at the entrance to the store or site. We make package store placards for fuel and gas stores and flammable and corrosive workshop stores. Whether you need one depends on what you store and how much, so check the safety data sheet and your state's WHS regulator. Our Hazchem and GHS signs explained and chemical storage signs guide explain the classes.
4. Emergency equipment
- Spill kit located here
- Emergency stop button for pump isolation
- Emergency power isolation switch
Show where the nearest fire extinguisher is. See our fire extinguisher signs guide.
5. Pipe markers
Label fuel lines from the tank to the bowser with fuel oil pipe markers or petrol pipe markers. Each comes with left, right, both or no arrow. Read our pipe marker colour code guide for more.
6. Traffic around the fuel bay
- No idling, please turn engine off
- Speed limit signs for the yard. See our private property speed limit signs guide.
- Forklift and pedestrian separation in depots. See our forklift and warehouse traffic signs guide.
Material tips
Fuel areas are outdoors and get splashed, so aluminium is the best choice. It won't rust and it handles sun and rain for years. Reflective aluminium helps signs stand out at night under headlights. See reflective vs non-reflective signs.
Frequently asked questions
What signs does a farm diesel tank need?
Most farm tanks have a diesel fuel sign, a capacity sign, a no smoking or no naked flames sign and a spill kit sign nearby. Exact requirements depend on your state and how much fuel you store, so check with your state WHS regulator or fuel supplier.
Can I get a sign with my tank capacity on it?
Yes. The diesel fuel capacity sign lets you enter your own litres.
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, and shipping is free on orders over $500.
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