Do Not Obstruct Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs people not to block or obstruct the area in front of storage units, access routes or critical equipment, ensuring safe and unimpeded passage at all times.

Also commonly referred to as a Keep Clear sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Obstruct
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red 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: warehouse storage aisles, fire exit corridors, electrical panel locations, emergency equipment access points
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP018

Where Should a Do Not Obstruct Sign Be Used?
warehouse storage aisles, fire exit corridors, electrical panel locations, emergency equipment access points

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 posted wherever obstructions could impede access to emergency exits, fire-fighting equipment, electrical panels or essential storage areas. Blocking such areas can delay emergency response, create workplace hazards and breach fire safety regulations. It is commonly used in warehouses, factories and commercial premises to maintain clear, accessible routes.

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 Do Not Obstruct sign mean?
A Do Not Obstruct sign instructs people not to place objects, vehicles or materials in front of the designated area, ensuring that access routes, emergency equipment or storage facilities remain clear and unblocked at all times.

Where should a Do Not Obstruct sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near warehouse storage aisles, fire exit corridors, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Obstruct sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition 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 “Do Not Obstruct” and “Keep Clear”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Keep Clear” 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.