Warning Strong Magnetic Field Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that a powerful magnetic field is present in the area, which can cause serious injury or equipment damage if precautions are not taken.

Also commonly referred to as a Danger Strong Magnetic Field sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Strong Magnetic Field
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: MRI scanner rooms, industrial electromagnet installations, research laboratories, manufacturing facilities using magnetic lifting equipment
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW060

Where Should a Warning Strong Magnetic Field Sign Be Used?
MRI scanner rooms, industrial electromagnet installations, research laboratories, manufacturing facilities using magnetic lifting equipment

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.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: It should be posted at the entrance to or within any area where strong magnetic fields are generated, such as near MRI machines or large electromagnets. The sign alerts individuals with pacemakers, implanted devices, or metallic implants to the serious health risk, and warns others of potential damage to electronic devices, credit cards, and ferromagnetic objects.

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 Strong Magnetic Field sign mean?
A Warning Strong Magnetic Field sign alerts people that a powerful magnetic field exists in the vicinity, cautioning them of the potential hazards to health, implanted medical devices, and electronic or ferromagnetic equipment.

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

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