Danger Overhead Load Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that a suspended load is being lifted or moved overhead, where a falling object could cause serious injury or death.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning Suspended Load sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Danger Overhead Load
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: construction sites, warehouses with overhead cranes, shipping yards and docks, manufacturing facilities with lifting equipment
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW054

Where Should a Danger Overhead Load Sign Be Used?
construction sites, warehouses with overhead cranes, shipping yards and docks, manufacturing facilities with lifting equipment

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.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: It should be posted in any area where cranes, hoists or lifting equipment operate and loads are suspended overhead. The sign addresses the risk of crush or impact injuries caused by a dropped or swinging load, alerting workers and visitors to stay clear of the lifting zone.

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 Overhead Load sign mean?
A Danger Overhead Load sign warns people that loads are being lifted or moved above them and that they should keep clear of the area to avoid the risk of injury from a falling or swinging suspended object.

Where should a Danger Overhead Load sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near construction sites, warehouses with overhead cranes, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Danger Overhead Load 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 Overhead Load” and “Warning Suspended Load”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning Suspended Load” 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, PVC 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.