Warning Flammable Material Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign alerts people to the presence of flammable material, helping prevent ignition incidents that could result in fire or explosion.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution Flammable Materials sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Flammable Material
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 rooms, fuel dispensing areas, paint spray booths, industrial warehouses storing solvents or accelerants
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW016

Where Should a Warning Flammable Material Sign Be Used?
Chemical storage rooms, fuel dispensing areas, paint spray booths, industrial warehouses storing solvents or accelerants

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 flammable liquids, gases or solids are stored, handled or used, in compliance with fire safety and COSHH regulations. The sign communicates an immediate fire risk, prompting persons in the area to eliminate ignition sources and follow safe handling procedures.

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 Flammable Material sign mean?
A Warning Flammable Material sign alerts people that flammable substances are present in the area, indicating that ignition sources must be controlled and appropriate fire safety precautions must be observed.

Where should a Warning Flammable Material sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near chemical storage rooms, fuel dispensing areas, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Flammable Material 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 Flammable Material” and “Caution Flammable Materials”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Caution Flammable Materials” 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.