Platinum Signs
Out of Order Sign – Temporary Service Notice
PS-ELEC030 · Product data sheet
Data sheet
5 August 2026
https://www.platinumsigns.com.au
Description
Use this Out of Order sign to tell customers, visitors or staff that equipment, an amenity, a room or a service is temporarily unavailable. The product is for the exact general legend OUT OF ORDER. Production artwork is being finalised and will be checked against that wording before manufacture; the page does not claim that the item is electrically isolated, safe to repair or permanently withdrawn. Polypropylene is preselected as the practical rigid option for routine indoor and general site use. Self-adhesive vinyl suits a clean, smooth surface and is supplied in packs of three; 3 mm Corflute suits temporary placement; and 0.6 mm Colorbond steel provides a stronger face for mechanical fixing. Choose 225 × 300 mm, 300 × 450 mm or 450 × 600 mm. Optional holes apply only to rigid materials, while lamination and reflective film apply only to compatible vinyl selections. Place the notice directly on or immediately before the unavailable item or access point, where it can be read before someone attempts to use the equipment, door, lift, amenity or service. Keep the complete face visible, add a site-specific alternative or contact instruction when needed, and remove or replace the notice promptly when the status changes. This general notice is not an isolation device, personal danger tag or out-of-service tag. It does not disconnect energy, prevent operation, record a defect or identify who controls the equipment. Where faulty plant, electrical equipment, stored energy or maintenance work creates a risk, remove the item from use and apply the workplace isolation, lockout, tagout, reporting, repair and return-to-service procedure.
This is a general OUT OF ORDER notice for temporary unavailability. It is not an isolation device, personal danger tag or out-of-service tag, and it does not make faulty equipment safe. Apply the workplace isolation and maintenance controls required for the item and task.
- Category
- Information Signs
- Sign selection
- Confirm against site requirements
- Artwork
- Off-the-shelf design supplied as shown
- Product code
- PS-ELEC030
Available materials
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Polypropylene (1.6mm) | Rigid plastic sheet suited to indoor and sheltered or general outdoor applications, subject to the print finish and site exposure. Indicative service life: Medium-term use; site conditions apply. Typical use: Warehouses, factories, permanent indoor/outdoor. |
| Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Sticker) | Peel-and-stick vinyl for smooth surfaces. Walls, doors, machinery, and equipment labelling. Indicative service life: Short- to medium-term use; surface and exposure affect service life. Typical use: Indoor walls, equipment labels, smooth surfaces. |
| Corflute (3mm) | Lightweight corrugated plastic board. Easy to fix to fences, hoarding, and temporary structures. Indicative service life: Temporary use; exposure and installation affect service life. Typical use: Construction sites, temporary signage, events. |
| Colorbond Steel (0.6mm) | Rigid coated sheet steel suited to demanding indoor and outdoor installations. Print life depends on finish, exposure, edges and mounting. Indicative service life: Long-term substrate; print and site conditions apply. Typical use: Permanent installations, harsh environments. |
Available sizes
- • 225 x 300mm (Small)
- • 300 x 450mm (Medium)
- • 450 x 600mm (Large)
Volume pricing — Polypropylene (1.6mm) · 225 x 300mm (Small) (inc. GST)
| Quantity | Unit price | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | $27.00 | — |
| 5-9 | $24.84 | -8% |
| 10-24 | $22.95 | -15% |
| 25-49 | $20.52 | -24% |
| 50-99 | $18.36 | -32% |
| 100+ | $16.20 | -40% |
Prices shown for the listed material/size combination. Full configuration pricing is available at https://www.platinumsigns.com.au/safety-signs/information/out-of-order-sign.
Frequently asked
What does an Out of Order sign communicate?
It tells customers, visitors or staff that an item, room or facility is temporarily unavailable for normal use. Production artwork is being finalised, so check the approved proof before manufacture. Add a separate instruction when people need to know an alternative, contact point or expected return time.
Where should an Out of Order sign be displayed?
Place it directly on or immediately before the unavailable item or access point, where people can read it before attempting to use the equipment, door, lift, amenity or service. Keep the complete face visible and remove it promptly when the status changes.
Can this sign be used instead of an Out of Service tag?
Not for plant isolation or maintenance safety. A general OUT OF ORDER notice communicates availability, while an out-of-service tag can carry defect, isolation and responsible-person details. Use the workplace lockout and tagout procedure where unexpected operation or stored energy could cause harm.
Does this sign make faulty equipment safe?
No. The sign does not disconnect energy, prevent operation, secure an isolation point or repair a defect. Remove unsafe equipment from use and apply the isolation, lockout, tagout, barrier, reporting and repair controls required for the item and workplace.
Which material, size and mounting option should I choose?
Polypropylene is the default rigid option. Self-adhesive vinyl is supplied in packs of three for a clean smooth surface, 3 mm Corflute suits temporary placement, and Colorbond steel provides a stronger mechanically fixed face. Choose 225 × 300 mm, 300 × 450 mm or 450 × 600 mm. Optional holes apply only to rigid materials.
What volume discounts apply?
Automatic volume pricing is 5–9 signs: 8% off, 10–24 signs: 15% off, 25–49 signs: 24% off, 50–99 signs: 32% off, 100+ signs: 40% off. The configurator is the source of truth and updates the unit price as quantity changes.