French OSHA " Notice used fuel " sign: many sizes, shapes, materials & languages + optional features

French "Notice Used Fuel" sign

The EOAV342 French "Avis essence usée" sign clearly identifies an area, collection point, container or sector associated with used fuel or gasoline. It suits workshops, garages, maintenance areas, technical rooms, recovery areas, temporary storage zones and locations where a visual indication helps avoid mixing products, placing material in the wrong location or creating ambiguity. Its message helps make the instruction visible for employees, visitors, contractors and other people using the area. This sign supports visual organization and used product identification without replacing safety data sheets, internal procedures, regulatory container labelling, ventilation, training, inspections or other required controls.

Several materials, sizes and formats are available from the drop-down menu.

UV-protecting lamination, retro-reflective sheeting or photoluminescent finishing can also be requested depending on the need. Please contact customer service for sign formats other than those offered in the options above, as well as for English or bilingual signs. Please allow four (4) weeks to receive special orders. If you cannot find the sign you need, please contact our customer service team to obtain custom signage.

Notice signage for used fuel or gasoline

The original French text clearly states "Avis essence usée". This wording is suited when a site wants to identify a used product, dedicated container, recovery area or location where fuel must not be confused with new product. It serves as a simple visual cue to organize the area and reduce placement errors.

• Main printed message: "Avis essence usée".
• English meaning: "Notice Used Fuel".
• Base language: French.
• Main use: identify a used fuel area, collection point or container.
• Important nuance: this page gives a notice instruction, not a danger message.
• Materials available by variant: self-adhesive vinyl, plastic or aluminum.
• Sizes available by variant: 7 in x 5 in and 10 in x 7 in.
• Options available on request: UV-protecting lamination, retro-reflective or photoluminescent finishing.

Applications for the EOAV342 used fuel recovery sign

The EOAV342 sign can be installed near an identified container, recovery cabinet, maintenance station, garage, technical room or area where used gasoline must be deposited according to site procedures. It helps remind users that the sector or container is reserved for used fuel, while handling and storage instructions remain covered by the applicable internal procedures.

Material choice for a used fuel sign

Choosing a sign depends on the right material, reading distance, work environment and required format. Self-adhesive vinyl is suited to clean, smooth and dry surfaces, especially indoors or in a protected location. Plastic can be used indoors or outdoors, but colours may fade faster if the sign is exposed to UV light. Aluminum is often recommended outdoors, in workshops, garages, docks and areas where impact is possible. UV-protecting lamination may slow fading, without preventing it permanently.

FAQ about the EOAV342 used fuel sign

Does this sign identify used fuel?

Yes. It clearly indicates that an area, collection point or container is associated with used fuel or gasoline.

What message is printed on the sign?

The main message is "Avis essence usée".

Where should this sign be installed?

It can be installed near a container, maintenance station, garage, technical room, recovery cabinet or temporary storage area.

Which materials and sizes are offered?

Available variants include self-adhesive vinyl, plastic and aluminum, including 7 in x 5 in and 10 in x 7 in formats.

Does the sign replace regulatory labelling?

No. It reinforces visual identification, but it does not replace safety data sheets, regulatory labelling, internal procedures, training or required controls.

Suggestions to complete used product identification

For a related used product, the antifreeze sign (EOAV343) identifies used antifreeze. The vapours sign (EOD127) targets gasoline vapours. The smoking sign (EOD126) adds a no-smoking instruction. The flame sign (EOD125) combines flammable materials with no open flames.

For related risks and areas, the material sign (EOD123) identifies flammable materials. The gas sign (EOD124) identifies flammable gases. The storage sign (EOD121) identifies a chemical storage area. The keepout sign (EOD122) controls access to a chemical area.

The texts coloured in green correspond to hyperlinks leading to specific safety equipment or to a general information link.