Laser in Operation Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that an active laser is in use, alerting anyone nearby to the risk of serious eye or skin injury from direct or reflected laser radiation.

Also commonly referred to as a Laser Radiation in Operation sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Laser in Operation
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: laser cutting and engraving workshops, medical and cosmetic laser treatment rooms, research and laboratory facilities, industrial manufacturing plants using laser processing equipment
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW042

Where Should a Laser in Operation Sign Be Used?
laser cutting and engraving workshops, medical and cosmetic laser treatment rooms, research and laboratory facilities, industrial manufacturing plants using laser processing 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.

Why this sign: This sign should be posted at the entrance to or within any area where a laser device is actively operating, ensuring personnel and visitors are aware before entering the hazard zone. It addresses the risk of accidental exposure to laser radiation, which can cause permanent eye damage or burns to skin even from brief contact.

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 Laser in Operation sign mean?
A Laser in Operation sign warns that a laser device is currently active in the area, alerting people to the potential hazard of laser radiation exposure to eyes and skin.

Where should a Laser in Operation sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near laser cutting and engraving workshops, medical and cosmetic laser treatment rooms, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Laser in Operation 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 “Laser in Operation” and “Laser Radiation in Operation”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Laser Radiation in Operation” 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.