No Heavy Loads Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that placing heavy loads on the marked surface is prohibited, preventing structural damage or catastrophic collapse.

Also commonly referred to as a No Heavy Items sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Heavy Loads
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: Mezzanine floors, raised access floors, roof areas with load restrictions, pedestrian walkways above voids or service ducts
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP024

Where Should a No Heavy Loads Sign Be Used?
Mezzanine floors, raised access floors, roof areas with load restrictions, pedestrian walkways above voids or service ducts

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 displayed on any surface, platform or floor that has a defined load-bearing limit which could be exceeded by heavy equipment, machinery or stored goods. The sign addresses the risk of structural failure, which can result in serious injury, death or significant property damage.

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 Heavy Loads sign mean?
A No Heavy Loads sign instructs people not to place heavy loads or objects on the marked surface, warning that the structure has a weight limit that must not be exceeded.

Where should a No Heavy Loads sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near mezzanine floors, raised access floors, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Heavy Loads 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 Heavy Loads” and “No Heavy Items”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Heavy Items” 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.