Warning Electricity Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns of the presence of live electrical current, alerting people to a potentially lethal hazard before they make contact.

Also commonly referred to as a Danger Electricity sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Electricity
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: electrical switchboards and distribution panels, construction sites with live electrical equipment, utility rooms and plant rooms, electrical substations and transformer enclosures
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW014

Where Should a Warning Electricity Sign Be Used?
electrical switchboards and distribution panels, construction sites with live electrical equipment, utility rooms and plant rooms, electrical substations and transformer enclosures

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 live electrical conductors, equipment, or installations are accessible or in close proximity to workers and members of the public. It addresses the risk of electric shock, arc flash, and electrocution resulting from accidental contact with energised components. It is a standard requirement under electrical safety regulations to mark such hazards clearly and visibly.

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 Electricity sign mean?
A Warning Electricity sign warns people that live electrical equipment or conductors are present in the area, indicating a serious risk of electric shock or electrocution if the hazard is approached or touched without appropriate precautions.

Where should a Warning Electricity sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near electrical switchboards and distribution panels, construction sites with live electrical equipment, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Electricity 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 Electricity” and “Danger Electricity”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Danger Electricity” 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.