High Noise Levels Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign alerts workers and visitors that noise in the area exceeds safe exposure limits, prompting them to use hearing protection before entering.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning: High Noise Area sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: High Noise Levels
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: Factory production floors, construction sites, airport ground operations, woodworking or metalworking workshops
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW003

Where Should a High Noise Levels Sign Be Used?
Factory production floors, construction sites, airport ground operations, woodworking or metalworking workshops

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 at the entrance to or within any area where noise levels regularly reach or exceed 80–85 dB(A), as required under noise at work regulations. The sign addresses the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, which is permanent and cumulative, by reminding people to take protective action before exposure occurs.

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 High Noise Levels sign mean?
A High Noise Levels sign warns that the surrounding area contains noise at a level that may be hazardous to hearing, indicating that appropriate hearing protection should be worn.

Where should a High Noise Levels sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near factory production floors, construction sites, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a High Noise Levels 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 “High Noise Levels” and “Warning: High Noise Area”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning: High Noise 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.