Danger Live Wires Overhead Sign
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Danger Live Wires Overhead Sign
All the signs in this section conform to the Health & Safety Signs and Signals Regulations – BS 5499-1
Danger Live Wires Overhead Sign
Overhead conductors do not give second chances. You need a Danger Live Wires Overhead Sign that people notice in a split second and obey without debate. We design and manufacture this electrical hazard board in the UK, we keep the ISO 7010 electricity pictogram dominant, and we print for tough outdoor and industrial sites so the warning stays clear. Because the legend specifies the risk overhead, operators, drivers, and visitors make the correct choice at the approach, not after they pass the point of no return. As a result, you reduce incidents near cranes, MEWPs, tipper trucks, high loads, and farm machinery that can contact lines.
Danger Live Wires Overhead sign: what it communicates and where it belongs
The yellow triangle with the lightning bolt warns of electrical danger. The legend “Danger Live Wires Overhead” pinpoints the risk location, which changes behaviour faster than a general message. Deploy this sign at yard entrances with overhead lines, under road crossings, beside rail and construction compounds, near farm tracks that pass under conductors, at crane laydown areas, and at MEWP setup points. Place it on barriers protecting utility poles and at headlands where sprayers and harvesters raise booms. Use it along haul roads where tippers raise bodies, and repeat near loading bays with overhead services.
Overhead live wires sign: typical use cases
Fit the board at quarry and aggregates sites for tipper operations, at building sites that use tower cranes or mobile cranes, on farm tracks leading under lines, at rail electrification zones, and at distribution yards where high stacks or forklifts operate with raised masts. In public access areas, combine this sign with a clear route that keeps tall vehicles and equipment away from conductors. Where you manage mixed risks, pair it with complementary products such as the Danger Live Wires Sign for general electrical risk, the Danger Bare Live Wires Sign for exposed conductors, and perimeter security boards like the Warning Razor Wire Sign and the Danger Barbed Wire Sign.
Compliance that stands up to audit
Auditors check correct symbols, colour, and unambiguous text. We keep the ISO 7010 electricity pictogram visually dominant, we use high contrast yellow and black, and we set the legend in concise, readable wording. This aligns with the intent of BS 5499 and EN ISO 7010 while remaining easy to understand at speed. For context on managing electrical risk around lines, review the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance: HSE: Electrical safety. If you need documentation, we can provide symbol references, material data, and recommended mounting heights.
Where to place the Danger Live Wires Overhead sign for maximum effect
Position the sign where people decide what to do. Set it before low clearances, at route entry points, and beside planning areas where crews choose crane setups or lifting paths. Repeat the board after bends and at long approaches so nobody can claim they missed the first warning. In shared yards, add a second panel on the driver’s exit route to prevent raised bodies under lines. For farm tracks, mount at the field entrance and again at the headland where booms lift. In construction compounds, place the sign at the lift supervisor’s station and at each potential crane pad.
Design principles that improve recognition
On approach, most users grant only a brief glance. We keep the triangle large, maintain generous margins, and set the legend on short lines that read cleanly at distance. Select a matte laminate for south facing routes, select anti graffiti laminate where vandalism occurs, and avoid stacking multiple messages in one place. If you must include a height or route arrow, we add it as a secondary element so the electrical warning remains primary.
Materials that cope with real sites
Outdoor routes, plant yards, and compounds punish signage with weather, vibration, and knocks. Choose a substrate that fits exposure and service life. All versions use UV stable print at high resolution, and optional laminates add abrasion and chemical resistance.
- Vinyl Sticker: Smooth doors, cabinets, and clean metal panels.
- 2 mm Rigid Plastic (PVC): Lightweight, economical choice for interiors.
- 3 mm Foamex: Rigid boards with clean edges for walls and hoardings.
- 5 mm Foamex: Extra stiffness for wider spans and rough handling.
- 3 mm Aluminium Composite (ACP): Long term outdoor durability and flatness.
- 5 mm Aluminium Composite (ACP): Maximum rigidity for exposed, windy sites.
- Optional photoluminescent: Glow in low light, verify suitability before use.
Danger Live Wires Overhead sign sizes: choose by visibility, not paper
Size by viewing distance and approach speed. Use larger panels for long approaches, vehicle routes, and visually busy backgrounds. Use compact boards at arm’s length or where the route forces close pass by. For a structured method you can defend in audits, use our calculator and guidance here: Safety Sign Size Guide.
Stocked sizes in millimetres
- 150 × 200
- 200 × 300
- 300 × 100
- 300 × 200
- 300 × 400
- 400 × 300
- 400 × 600
- 600 × 200
- 600 × 400
If you cannot find the option you need, email sales@eusigns.co.uk. Tell us the viewing distance, mounting surface, lighting, and vehicle speed. We will specify a size and finish that works, and we will save the spec for repeat orders.
Installation that saves time and lasts
Match fixings to the substrate. On smooth skins, use VHB tape after a degrease. On timber or masonry, use stainless screws with backing washers. For mesh or chain link, cable tie a pre drilled ACP board. Leave a small offset from edges and handles. Avoid hinge plates and lift points. After fitting, record the location and size in your signage schedule so replacements arrive pre drilled and correctly labelled.
Maintain visibility and keep the message crisp
Dirt, spray, and glare hide text if you let them. Add a quick wipe to weekly checks. Use matte laminate for glare control. Use anti graffiti laminate where solvents and scuffs are likely. Replace damaged boards quickly so your warning system remains consistent across the site.
Build a coherent electrical safety system
One sign helps, a system prevents incidents. Combine this product with related electrical warnings to cover approach, perimeter, and asset. See Danger Live Wires Sign, Danger Bare Live Wires Sign, and Warning High Voltage Cables Underground Sign. For edge protection on fences and walls, add the Warning Razor Wire Sign and the Danger Barbed Wire Sign. If you also need emergency instruction boards for buildings, browse our Fire Action Signs category here: Fire Action Signs.
Why order your Danger Live Wires Overhead sign from EU Signs
We manufacture in Borehamwood, we print on UV flatbed and solvent platforms, and we finish on CNC for clean edges. You receive crisp pictograms, accurate colour, and boards that sit flat. We offer free local delivery within three miles of WD6, and we ship quickly across the UK. We store artwork masters so reorders match batch to batch. If you need bilingual text, asset IDs, or QR codes that link to your safe system of work, we add them while keeping the pictogram dominant.
Specifications at a glance
- Electrical hazard board with ISO 7010 electricity symbol and “Danger Live Wires Overhead” legend.
- Durable substrates: Vinyl Sticker, 2 mm PVC, 3 or 5 mm Foamex, 3 or 5 mm ACP, optional photoluminescent.
- Stocked sizes from 150 × 200 to 600 × 400 mm, custom sizes available.
- Optional matte or anti graffiti laminate, pre drilled holes, radius corners.
- UK made with consistent colour and finish across reorders.
Need guidance? Use our Safety Sign Size Guide or email sales@eusigns.co.uk for a quick recommendation based on viewing distance and site conditions.
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