No Access for People with Metallic Implants Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns individuals with metallic implants that they must not enter the area, as strong magnetic fields can cause serious injury or death.

Also commonly referred to as a No Entry for People with Metal Implants sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Access for People with Metallic Implants
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: MRI scanning rooms, magnetic resonance imaging suites, industrial magnetic equipment areas, research facilities with high-powered magnets
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP013

Where Should a No Access for People with Metallic Implants Sign Be Used?
MRI scanning rooms, magnetic resonance imaging suites, industrial magnetic equipment areas, research facilities with high-powered magnets

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.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: This sign should be posted at the entrance to any area containing strong magnetic fields, such as MRI rooms or industrial magnet installations. It specifically protects patients and staff with hip replacements, pacemakers, surgical pins, or other metallic implants from potentially life-threatening magnetic attraction or device interference.

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 No Access for People with Metallic Implants sign mean?
A No Access for People with Metallic Implants sign instructs individuals who have metallic surgical implants, prostheses, or devices in their body that they are prohibited from entering the area due to the risk posed by strong magnetic fields.

Where should a No Access for People with Metallic Implants sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near mri scanning rooms, magnetic resonance imaging suites, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Access for People with Metallic Implants 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 “No Access for People with Metallic Implants” and “No Entry for People with Metal Implants”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Entry for People with Metal Implants” 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, PVC 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.