Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet Sign | Mandatory Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs personnel to physically unplug equipment from the mains before carrying out maintenance, cleaning or repair work, preventing the risk of electric shock or accidental activation.

Also commonly referred to as a Unplug From Mains Before Servicing sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet
Sign type: Mandatory Sign safety sign
Colour: Blue and white
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: Industrial workshops, office equipment rooms, kitchen appliance areas, maintenance and servicing bays
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAM025

Where Should a Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet Sign Be Used?
Industrial workshops, office equipment rooms, kitchen appliance areas, maintenance and servicing bays

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: This sign should be fitted on or adjacent to electrical equipment that must be fully de-energised before any servicing, cleaning or adjustment takes place. It is particularly relevant where switching off at the device is insufficient and complete disconnection from the mains supply is required to eliminate the risk of electric shock or unexpected start-up.

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 Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet sign mean?
A Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet sign instructs people to remove the equipment’s plug from the electrical outlet before performing any maintenance, cleaning or repair activity on that equipment.

Where should a Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near industrial workshops, office equipment rooms, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet sign a mandatory sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the blue and white mandatory 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 “Disconnect Mains Plug From Electrical Outlet” and “Unplug From Mains Before Servicing”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Unplug From Mains Before Servicing” 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.