Caution Loading Bay Keep Out Signs
Caution Loading Bay Keep Out Signs warn pedestrians, visitors and staff to stay clear of dangerous delivery and vehicle movement areas. Commonly installed in warehouse loading docks, goods-in areas and distribution centres, these dual-message safety signs clearly highlight forklift and reversing vehicle hazards.
Where & How to Use this dual-message sign
Caution Loading Bay Keep Out signs should be positioned at warehouse loading bays, delivery dock entrances and goods-in areas where pedestrians may enter vehicle operating areas. Mount the sign on walls, doors or fencing so drivers, staff and visitors clearly recognise the loading bay hazard before approaching.
Safety Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Pedestrians clearly recognise restricted loading areas
- ✓ Drivers gain improved awareness of nearby foot traffic
- ✓ Reduced risk of collisions between vehicles and staff
- ✓ Safer delivery environments in warehouses and depots
- ✓ Clear visual warning of loading dock hazards
- ✓ Improved workplace safety compliance awareness
Specifications
- Conforms to BS 5499
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- ISO symbol codes: M001, W001
- Sign type: hazard warning and mandatory instruction
- Dual-message safety sign
- Material: rigid polypropylene
- Material thickness: 1.2 mm
- Finish: high gloss surface
- Orientation: landscape
- Background colours: yellow and blue
- Text colours: black and white
- Pictogram symbols: warning and mandatory
- Non-photoluminescent design
- Supplied individually
- Size option: 300 x 400 mm
- Size option: 450 x 600 mm
- Size option: 600 x 800 mm
- Message text: "Caution Loading Bay"
- Message text: "Keep Out"
- Mounting methods: wall, fence or door
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor display
Practical Guidance for Installing Loading Bay Safety Signs
- ❌ Installing signs too close to the dock where drivers cannot see them early
- ❌ Mounting signs behind equipment, pallets or racking
- ❌ Using small signs that are difficult to notice in busy loading areas
- ❌ Areas requiring forklift specific hazard signs
- ❌ Internal pedestrian walkways away from vehicle operations
- ❌ Locations where access restrictions require prohibition signage instead
- ✅ Position signs before pedestrians reach the loading dock edge
- ✅ Install at eye level near delivery entrances and goods-in routes
- ✅ Use multiple signs along larger warehouse loading areas
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Caution Loading Bay Keep Out Signs? Caution Loading Bay Keep Out Signs are safety signs used to warn pedestrians and visitors to stay clear of loading dock areas where vehicles such as forklifts, delivery lorries and pallet trucks operate.
Where should loading bay keep out signs be installed? They are typically mounted at warehouse loading docks, delivery bay entrances, goods-in areas and distribution centre loading points where pedestrian access must be restricted.
Why are loading bays considered hazardous areas? Loading bays involve reversing vehicles, moving forklifts and heavy deliveries, creating risks of collisions, falling loads and vehicle blind spots.
Do loading bay warning signs help reduce workplace accidents? Yes, clear safety signage improves hazard awareness and helps prevent pedestrians entering areas where vehicles are manoeuvring.
Which environments benefit from loading bay keep out safety signage? Warehouses, logistics depots, supermarkets, manufacturing facilities and delivery distribution centres all use these signs to control access around busy loading areas.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Dual-message loading bay hazard and instruction design
- ✓ Clear ISO recognised symbols for fast hazard recognition
- ✓ High visibility yellow and blue safety colour combination
- ✓ Durable rigid polypropylene for demanding warehouse use
- ✓ Multiple sign sizes for different loading dock environments
- ✓ Warns pedestrians to stay clear of active loading areas
- ✓ Improves safety awareness around delivery vehicles
- ✓ Helps prevent accidents involving forklifts and trucks
- ✓ Reinforces warehouse traffic management procedures
- ✓ Supports workplace safety compliance expectations