No Sharp Objects Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign prohibits the carrying or introduction of sharp objects into an area where they pose a serious risk of injury or self-harm.

Also commonly referred to as a No Sharps Permitted sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Sharp Objects
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: Mental health facilities, secure psychiatric units, custody suites, children’s play areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP046

Where Should a No Sharp Objects Sign Be Used?
Mental health facilities, secure psychiatric units, custody suites, children’s play areas

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 displayed at entry points to environments where sharp objects present a significant danger to occupants, staff, or vulnerable individuals. It is particularly applicable in mental health wards, detention facilities, and similar secure settings where controlled access to sharps is a duty-of-care requirement.

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 Sharp Objects sign mean?
A No Sharp Objects sign instructs that sharp items such as needles, blades, and syringes are prohibited from being brought into or used within the designated area.

Where should a No Sharp Objects sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near mental health facilities, secure psychiatric units, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Sharp Objects 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 Sharp Objects” and “No Sharps Permitted”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Sharps Permitted” 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.