Danger - Live Electrical Equipment Labels - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Used to warn personnel that the equipment or area marked is energised and poses a serious electrical hazard. These labels serve as a critical visual alert, indicating that contact with the equipment can result in electric shock, burns, or even fatal injury if not handled properly. They are part of a broader safety system designed to prevent accidental contact with live components.

The primary reason for using these labels is to enhance workplace safety and enforce proper electrical procedures. When workers are aware that equipment is live, they are more likely to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), follow lockout/tagout protocols, and proceed with caution. The label also helps prevent unauthorised or untrained personnel from interacting with high-risk equipment.

These labels are typically placed on energised switchboards, circuit breakers, control panels, transformers, electrical cabinets, and enclosures where live current is present. They are widely used in industrial plants, commercial facilities, substations, and construction sites, particularly where electrical maintenance or operations are ongoing.

Using “Danger – Live Electrical Equipment” labels helps organisations comply with electrical safety regulations such as OSHA, NFPA 70E, or IEC standards. More importantly, they play a key role in preventing accidents, injuries, and equipment damage, ensuring a safer environment for everyone who works near or with electrical systems.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Roll / Sheet of Labels: Manufactured from self-adhesive vinyl, our roll / sheets of labels are easy to apply and are budget-friendly. The adhesive backing on each label allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces making them ideal for high-volume tasks such as product packaging, shipping, inventory tagging, or compliance labelling.