Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns workers of a fixed overhead obstruction that could cause head injury if not avoided.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning Low Overhead Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: warehouse racking aisles, loading bays with low doorframes, plant rooms with exposed pipework or beams, industrial mezzanine access areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW068

Where Should a Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard Sign Be Used?
warehouse racking aisles, loading bays with low doorframes, plant rooms with exposed pipework or beams, industrial mezzanine access areas

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be posted at or near any permanent low-level overhead structure — such as a beam, pipe, or door lintel — where there is a risk of head impact. It is particularly important in areas where workers may be focused on tasks at ground level and are less likely to look upward.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard sign mean?
A Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard sign warns people that there is a permanent overhead structure in the area that presents a risk of head injury, alerting them to duck or take care when passing beneath it.

Where should a Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near warehouse racking aisles, loading bays with low doorframes, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard sign a warning sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the yellow and black warning sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Caution Fixed Overhead Hazard” and “Warning Low Overhead Hazard”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning Low Overhead Hazard” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.