Diesel / Gas Oil Hazchem Placard - Aluminium - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Used to clearly identify vehicles, containers, or storage tanks carrying diesel or gas oil, both of which are flammable liquids. This placard plays a crucial role in hazard communication, alerting emergency responders, workers, and the public to the nature of the cargo. Proper identification helps ensure safe handling, storage, and rapid, informed response in case of accidents or spills.

This durable aluminium placard is mounted on the exterior of tanker trucks, storage tanks, or bulk containers transporting diesel or gas oil. Its rigid and weather-resistant construction makes it ideal to withstanding harsh conditions such as rain, wind, and sunlight without fading or peeling. It is usually positioned in clearly visible locations, commonly on the rear and sides of vehicles or tanks to maximise visibility from all angles.

The use of this placard is especially important during transportation and storage, where regulations like the ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) require clear hazard marking. It informs emergency services about the contents, enabling them to take appropriate precautions and use the correct firefighting or containment methods if necessary.

Essential for safety and regulatory compliance. Its tough, reflective design ensures long-lasting visibility and effective hazard communication for diesel or gas oil transport and storage, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing emergency response.

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