Warning Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This general warning sign alerts people to a nearby hazard where no more specific sign applies, helping prevent injury or incident.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning
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: construction sites, industrial workplaces, warehouses, public utility areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW077

Where Should a Warning Sign Be Used?
construction sites, industrial workplaces, warehouses, public utility 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: A general Warning sign is used where a specific hazard symbol is unavailable or where a broad caution is needed to draw attention to a potential danger. It is suitable for locations where the nature of the risk is self-evident from context or is supplemented by additional text or signage nearby.

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 sign mean?
A Warning sign alerts people in the vicinity to the presence of a hazard, prompting them to proceed with care and take appropriate precautions to avoid injury or harm.

Where should a Warning sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near construction sites, industrial workplaces, or wherever the relevant action is required.

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