Front Placard - Aluminium - 400 x 300mm - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs
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This placard is mounted on the front of vehicles transporting hazardous materials, often as part of regulatory compliance under systems like the ADR (Accord Dangerous Routier) or other national transport safety standards. It typically displays essential hazard identification information, such as UN numbers, hazard classes, or specific Hazchem codes, allowing emergency responders to quickly assess the nature of the cargo.
Usually installed on the front grille or bumper area of tankers, chemical transporters, or other vehicles carrying dangerous goods, ensuring it is visible to oncoming traffic and emergency services. Its aluminium construction provides excellent durability and weather resistance, making it suitable for long-term outdoor use in harsh conditions like rain, sun exposure, or industrial environments.
The primary purpose of a front placard is to provide immediate visual identification of the load type in case of a road incident. It complements the rear and side placards by ensuring that the hazard information is visible from all angles, which is particularly important during head-on approaches or collisions where responders may not have access to the back or sides of the vehicle.
A critical component of hazardous goods transport safety. Its sturdy build and prominent placement provide long-lasting visibility, aid emergency response, and help meet legal obligations for clearly marking vehicles that carry dangerous substances.
Materials Explained
Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.
Aluminium with Retro-Reflective Sheeting Resistant to rust, corrosion, and UV damage, Aluminium is ideal for outdoor use in all weather conditions. Aluminium is 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. The retro-reflective lens sheeting provides excellent visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions with a high tensile strength PET top layer for extra protection from abrasion and weathering
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