Warning Optical Radiation Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that optical radiation is present in the area, alerting people to protect their eyes and skin before exposure causes irreversible harm.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution Optical Radiation Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Optical Radiation
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: Laser laboratories, UV curing stations in manufacturing facilities, phototherapy treatment rooms, arc welding and plasma cutting areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW019

Where Should a Warning Optical Radiation Sign Be Used?
Laser laboratories, UV curing stations in manufacturing facilities, phototherapy treatment rooms, arc welding and plasma cutting areas

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 sources of intense visible light, ultraviolet, or infrared radiation are in use, such as lasers, UV lamps, or arc equipment. The sign alerts workers and visitors to the invisible or intense radiation hazard so they can take appropriate precautions, including wearing suitable eye and skin protection, before entering or working in the area.

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 Optical Radiation sign mean?
A Warning Optical Radiation sign warns that hazardous levels of optical radiation — including ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light — are present in the area, and that appropriate protective measures must be taken to prevent injury to eyes and skin.

Where should a Warning Optical Radiation sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near laser laboratories, uv curing stations in manufacturing facilities, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Optical Radiation 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 Optical Radiation” and “Caution Optical Radiation Hazard”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Caution Optical Radiation 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.