Danger High Voltage Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that high-voltage electricity is present, where contact can cause severe injury or death.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning High Voltage sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Danger High Voltage
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: Electrical substations, switchgear rooms, high-voltage distribution panels, industrial machinery enclosures
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW029

Where Should a Danger High Voltage Sign Be Used?
Electrical substations, switchgear rooms, high-voltage distribution panels, industrial machinery enclosures

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 on or near any equipment, enclosure, or area where high-voltage electrical conductors are accessible or exposed. The sign alerts workers and members of the public to the risk of electrocution and deters unauthorised access or contact with live components.

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 Danger High Voltage sign mean?
A Danger High Voltage sign warns that the marked equipment, enclosure, or area contains high-voltage electrical conductors that pose a serious risk of electrocution or death if contacted.

Where should a Danger High Voltage sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near electrical substations, switchgear rooms, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Danger High Voltage 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 “Danger High Voltage” and “Warning High Voltage”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning High Voltage” 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.