Do Not Walk or Stand Here Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly prohibits foot traffic in specific areas where standing or walking could cause injury or structural damage.

Also commonly referred to as a No Standing or Walking in This Area sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Walk or Stand Here
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: Fragile roof areas, freshly laid flooring, restricted floor zones in warehouses, designated machinery exclusion zones.
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP003

Where Should a Do Not Walk or Stand Here Sign Be Used?
Fragile roof areas, freshly laid flooring, restricted floor zones in warehouses, designated machinery exclusion zones.

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 a floor, surface or zone presents a hazard if walked or stood upon, such as fragile skylights, wet concrete, or areas directly beneath moving loads. It addresses the risk of personal injury from falls or structural collapse, and prevents damage to sensitive surfaces or equipment.

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 Walk or Stand Here sign mean?
A Do Not Walk or Stand Here sign instructs people that they must not walk across or stand in the marked area, typically because doing so poses a risk of injury to themselves or damage to the surface or structure beneath them.

Where should a Do Not Walk or Stand Here sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near fragile roof areas, freshly laid flooring, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Walk or Stand Here 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 Walk or Stand Here” and “No Standing or Walking in This Area”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Standing or Walking in This Area” 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.