Warning Magnetic Field Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

Strong magnetic fields can disable pacemakers, damage electronic implants and attract ferrous objects at speed — this sign alerts anyone nearby before they enter the hazard zone.

Also commonly referred to as a Strong Magnetic Field sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Magnetic Field
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: MRI scanning rooms, industrial electromagnet installations, research laboratories with high-field equipment, manufacturing areas using magnetic separators or induction machinery.
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW023

Where Should a Warning Magnetic Field Sign Be Used?
MRI scanning rooms, industrial electromagnet installations, research laboratories with high-field equipment, manufacturing areas using magnetic separators or induction machinery.

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 at the entrance to any area where a strong static or dynamic magnetic field is present, including MRI suites, electromagnet test bays and magnetic materials handling zones. It warns individuals with implanted medical devices, metallic prosthetics or magnetically sensitive equipment to take precautions or seek guidance before proceeding.

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 Magnetic Field sign mean?
A Warning Magnetic Field sign alerts people that a strong magnetic field is present in the area, warning them of the risk to implanted medical devices, electronic equipment and ferrous objects that may be affected or attracted by the field.

Where should a Warning Magnetic Field sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near mri scanning rooms, industrial electromagnet installations, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Magnetic Field 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 Magnetic Field” and “Strong Magnetic Field”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Strong Magnetic Field” 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.