Risk of Explosion Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that explosive materials or conditions are present, alerting personnel to the serious risk of detonation or blast injury.

Also commonly referred to as a Explosive Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Risk of Explosion
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: Chemical storage facilities, mining and quarrying sites, gas distribution installations, pyrotechnics manufacturing premises
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW033

Where Should a Risk of Explosion Sign Be Used?
Chemical storage facilities, mining and quarrying sites, gas distribution installations, pyrotechnics manufacturing premises

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 posted wherever explosive substances are stored, handled or processed, or where conditions such as flammable gas accumulation create a credible explosion risk. The sign helps prevent ignition sources being introduced into the area and ensures personnel are aware of the elevated danger before entering.

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 Risk of Explosion sign mean?
A Risk of Explosion sign warns that the area contains explosive materials or conditions that could result in a blast, and instructs people to take appropriate precautions to avoid introducing ignition sources or other triggers.

Where should a Risk of Explosion sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near chemical storage facilities, mining and quarrying sites, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Risk of Explosion 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 “Risk of Explosion” and “Explosive Hazard”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Explosive Hazard” 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.