1. How to make your own Safety Hazards Door poster
Open up slide 2: the blank door poster template.
Slide 3 has the pictograms / symbols to represent SAFETY HAZARDS. Choose the most applicable safety hazards that exist in the area. Stick to the priority hazards i.e. if you only have one container of an Oxidiser then there’s no need to add this symbol. Overcrowding with symbols means the priorities will be lost.
Select each hazard you wish to use and COPY and PASTE it onto the ‘Safety Hazards in this area’ section of your poster. Drag it into the required position.
Slide 4 contains Dangerous Goods diamonds which may be used to convey more specific information instead of a GHS pictogram if applicable e.g. ‘Toxic gas’ or ‘dangerous when wet’ flammable solid.
Select each relevant precautionary measure from slides 5 & 6. Copy and paste into the ‘Precautionary measures required ‘section. Drag into the desired spot. Don’t put a sign on the poster unless it is mandatory to be worn before entering e.g. don’t use the faceshield sign unless it is mandatory to be used FOR ALL TASKS in the area. It is usual to have enclosed footwear, protective clothing (e.g. lab coat/gown) and eyewear as standard attire before entering a chemical laboratory.
Add the relevant information in Emergency or Accident section.
In the ‘Area Supervisor’ white box, add the relevant facility contact name(s).
Include any specific instructions for contractors in the right hand text box.
Select and save just your completed poster copy as a new separate powerpoint file. (In ‘Design’ and ‘Page Setup’ select Portrait for slide orientation). Suggest filename includes location, date or version number. It is now ready for printing.
Choose a colour printer from the printer options, preferably A3 paper size from the default in Properties then select paper (A4 is acceptable).
Print & laminate. You may wish to have it printed by the UNSW Green Print Centre for a small charge if you do not have access to a colour printer or laminator.
Update when any information changes.
The last two slides contain door signage which you can use where relevant. It is not usual to include the word ‘animal’ on external facility door notices.
Updated 03/03/2017

2. Fire/ Ambulance/ Police
Safety Hazards
Safety hazards in this area
Precautionary measures required
In case of emergency or accident:
Fire/ Ambulance/ Police
Your First Aid Officer is:
First Aid Box is located:
name
Room #
AED
Nearest Defibrillator:
Facilities (938)55111
Room #
Report hazards and incidents to:
Instruction to contractors:
AREA SUPERVISOR
Name:
Room:
Phone number:
Contractors MUST be inducted before entering this room. To arrange an induction, contact
name:
Phone:
Or visit the School Office, location:
UNSW SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

3. no equivalent Hazard Pictogram
Safety HAZARDS in this area
The reference number is just to assist with selection H3 H2 H1 H5 H6 H4 H8 H9 H7
Dangerous Goods diamonds for substances with
no equivalent Hazard Pictogram
H10
H12
H10a
H11
Note: Miscellaneous goods includes lithium batteries,
dry ice, asbestos, self-inflating life vests

4. Dangerous Goods (DG) diamonds may also be used to provide more specific information about Flammable materials and GASES
The reference number is just to assist with selection D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
D10
D12
D11

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required
The reference number is just to assist with selection P3 P2 P1 P4 P5 P6 P9 P7 P8
P10
P12
P11

6. Other Precautionary Measures and Prohibition signage
The reference number is just to assist with selection
Other safety-related signage for this area
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15 6

7. Other door notices
These can be resized. The following page has an example of a door notice

8. AUTHORISED ACCESS ONLY.
THIS FACILITY IS NOT CERTIFIED BY THE
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR).
The facility MUST NOT BE USED for NLRD or LICENSED DEALINGS with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Exempt dealings with GMOs may be conducted.
Conditions and work practices must comply with
Australian Standard AS/NZS for PC2.
AUTHORISED ACCESS ONLY.