Warning Crushing of Hands Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that a crushing hazard exists where hands or fingers can become trapped or compressed between moving or closing parts.

Also commonly referred to as a Hand Crush Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Crushing of Hands
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: Industrial press machinery, conveyor belt pinch points, hydraulic lifting equipment, automated manufacturing production lines
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW055

Where Should a Warning Crushing of Hands Sign Be Used?
Industrial press machinery, conveyor belt pinch points, hydraulic lifting equipment, automated manufacturing production lines

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 on or near any machine or equipment where moving parts, closing mechanisms, or heavy loads present a risk of crushing injuries to the hands. It is particularly relevant in manufacturing, engineering, and logistics environments where workers operate presses, clamps, rollers, or conveyors. Displaying this sign alerts personnel to exercise caution and keep hands clear of the identified danger zone.

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 Warning Crushing of Hands sign mean?
A Warning Crushing of Hands sign warns workers that there is a risk of hand or finger crushing injuries in the vicinity, typically due to moving machinery parts, closing surfaces, or heavy loads that can trap and compress the hands.

Where should a Warning Crushing of Hands sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near industrial press machinery, conveyor belt pinch points, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Crushing of Hands 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 “Warning Crushing of Hands” and “Hand Crush Hazard”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Hand Crush 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.