Non Ionising Radiation Hazard Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that non-ionising radiation is present in the area, alerting personnel to potential exposure risks from electromagnetic fields.

Also commonly referred to as a Non-Ionising Radiation Present sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Non Ionising Radiation Hazard
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: telecommunications equipment rooms, radar installation sites, MRI scanner areas in medical facilities, broadcast antenna and transmitter stations
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW030

Where Should a Non Ionising Radiation Hazard Sign Be Used?
telecommunications equipment rooms, radar installation sites, MRI scanner areas in medical facilities, broadcast antenna and transmitter stations

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 wherever equipment emits significant levels of non-ionising radiation, such as radiofrequency, microwave, or ultraviolet sources, to ensure workers and visitors are aware of the hazard before entering. It supports compliance with occupational health and safety regulations governing electromagnetic field exposure and helps prevent harm from prolonged or intense exposure.

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 Non Ionising Radiation Hazard sign mean?
A Non Ionising Radiation Hazard sign warns that the area or equipment nearby emits non-ionising radiation, such as radiofrequency or microwave energy, and that persons should take appropriate precautions to limit their exposure.

Where should a Non Ionising Radiation Hazard sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near telecommunications equipment rooms, radar installation sites, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Non Ionising Radiation Hazard 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 “Non Ionising Radiation Hazard” and “Non-Ionising Radiation Present”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Non-Ionising Radiation Present” 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.