Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns pedestrians that fork-lift trucks are active in the area, reducing the risk of collision and serious injury.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning Fork-Lift Trucks in Operation sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating
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 loading bays, factory floors, distribution centres, retail stockrooms
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW004

Where Should a Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating Sign Be Used?
warehouse loading bays, factory floors, distribution centres, retail stockrooms

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 entrances and throughout any area where fork-lift trucks move regularly alongside pedestrian traffic. The sign addresses the significant risk of struck-by incidents, which are among the leading causes of serious workplace injuries involving powered industrial trucks.

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 Fork-Lift Trucks Operating sign mean?
A Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating sign warns people that powered fork-lift trucks are in use in the vicinity and that they should remain alert and stay clear of designated vehicle routes.

Where should a Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near warehouse loading bays, factory floors, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Caution Fork-Lift Trucks Operating 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 Fork-Lift Trucks Operating” and “Warning Fork-Lift Trucks in Operation”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning Fork-Lift Trucks in Operation” 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.