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Danger High Voltage Keep Out Signs
BS EN ISO 7010 Danger High Voltage Keep Out dual-message sign combining W012 electrical hazard and M001 mandatory symbols. Designed for substations, switchrooms and industrial power areas.
Danger High Voltage Keep Out Sign is a BS EN ISO 7010 compliant dual-message electrical safety sign displaying W012 hazard and M001 mandatory symbols. It warns of live electrical equipment and instructs unauthorised persons to stay out, helping protect substations, plant rooms and high-risk power installations.
Where & How to Use this dual-message sign
Install at entrances to substations, switchrooms, transformer enclosures, generator compounds and electrical plant areas. Position before the access point at clear eye level so the hazard is identified before entry. Suitable for factories, distribution centres, energy facilities and construction sites where high voltage equipment is present.
Safety & Access Control Impact After Installation
- ✓ Immediate identification of electrical hazard risk
- ✓ Reduced unauthorised access to live equipment
- ✓ Improved compliance with electrical safety standards
- ✓ Clear communication of restricted entry zones
- ✓ Enhanced hazard awareness for contractors
- ✓ More controlled and secure site presentation
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO Codes: W012, M001
- Sign Type: Dual-Message Electrical Hazard
- Orientation: Landscape
- Supplied As: Single Sign
- Background Colours: Yellow and Blue
- Text Colours: Black and White
- Symbol Colours: Black and White
- Pictograms: Electrical Hazard & Mandatory
- Finish: High Gloss
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Materials: Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- Materials: Rigid Plastic
- Sizes: 150 x 300 mm, 300 x 500 mm
- Application: Indoor & Outdoor
- Non-Reflective
- Text Displayed: “Danger High Voltage” / “Keep Out”
Related High Voltage & Electrical Hazard Signs
Electrical Hazard Signage Installation & Compliance Advice
- ❌ Installing inside the electrical room instead of before entry
- ❌ Using faded or non-standard hazard colours
- ❌ Omitting access control wording in high-risk zones
- ❌ For low-voltage advisory notices only
- ❌ In photoluminescent escape route systems
- ❌ As a substitute for statutory public highway signage
- ✅ Mount before access doors and perimeter fencing
- ✅ Select rigid plastic for exposed outdoor sites
- ✅ Align signage with electrical risk assessments
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Danger High Voltage Keep Out sign used for? It is used to warn of live electrical equipment and instruct unauthorised persons to stay out of high-risk areas such as substations, switchrooms and transformer compounds.
Is a high voltage warning sign required by UK regulations? Where electrical hazards are identified through risk assessment, employers must provide clear hazard communication under safety signage regulations and recognised standards.
Where should high voltage keep out signs be installed? They should be positioned at access points, perimeter fencing and doors leading into electrical plant areas so the warning is visible before entry.
What do ISO 7010 codes W012 and M001 represent? W012 identifies an electrical hazard warning symbol, while M001 denotes a mandatory action symbol, ensuring consistent recognition across workplaces.
Are electrical hazard dual-message signs suitable for outdoor substations? Yes. When produced in rigid plastic and securely mounted, they are suitable for external electrical installations and industrial environments.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Combined W012 hazard and M001 mandatory symbols
- ✓ Clear dual-message electrical warning text
- ✓ Two practical industrial sizes
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic construction
- ✓ Durable high gloss finish
- ✓ Warns instantly of live electrical danger
- ✓ Deters unauthorised personnel effectively
- ✓ Supports electrical compliance audits
- ✓ Reinforces substation safety procedures
- ✓ Suitable for high-risk industrial environments
