Hazard Stickers

What Are Hazard Stickers?

Hazard stickers are specialised labels that warn people of potential dangers, risks or prohibited actions in the workplace or public environments. Designed in accordance with ISO 7010 standards, these durable stickers use clear pictograms, bold colours and signal words such as “Danger” or “Warning” to communicate essential health and safety information at a glance.

Common areas you’ll spot these labels include electrical panels, chemical stores, doors, machinery, packaging, laboratory settings, and anywhere hazardous materials or dangerous goods are present.

Why Are Safety Labels and Hazard Stickers Required?

Employers in the UK are legally obliged under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Safety Signs and Signals Regulations to display appropriate hazard signage wherever a risk may be present.

Hazard stickers and warning labels help prevent accidents, injuries and harm by alerting employees, contractors, and the public to hazards such as flammable chemicals, hot water, choking or suffocation risks, electrical danger, and more. They supplement other safety signage and procedures, making hazards instantly recognisable and providing an added layer of protection.

Types of Hazard Labels and Their Meanings

Our extensive range covers every major hazard category, including but not limited to:

• Chemical hazard labels: Identify chemicals, gases and substances posing health or environmental hazards. GHS and CLP standards call for red-bordered diamond pictograms and concise hazard statements.
• Electrical warning stickers: Warn of high voltage, shock risk and other electrical dangers with standardised yellow triangle or red circle designs.
• Fire safety labels: Clearly mark fire exits, extinguishers and areas with flammable goods using red backgrounds or borders for immediate recognition, including candle and wax melt warning labels.
• Biohazard and infection control stickers: Used in healthcare, laboratories and clinical settings to warn of infectious agents and medical waste with the biohazard symbol.
• Choking and suffocation hazard stickers: Essential for toys, packaging, and products that may pose risks to children or adults.
• PPE and mandatory action labels: Instruct the use of gloves, masks, hands protection, or other personal protective equipment.

Each type of hazard sticker is designed for rapid identification with clear pictograms, signal words, red borders or yellow backgrounds, and concise messaging. Many are supplied on self-adhesive polypropylene or waterproof paper for long-lasting use indoors and out.

Food producers and takeaways should also use food allergen stickers where required.

Features and Benefits of Our Hazard Stickers

Price Stickers’ products are designed for businesses and organisations who need to ensure compliance and protect people at all times. We manufacture on durable polypropylene or premium paper to suit a range of conditions, from offices to industrial environments.

You can choose from multiple sizes, pack options and shapes, including round, diamond, square or custom designs to suit your setting. Peel-and-stick adhesive makes application easy, so labels can be applied quickly to walls, doors, equipment or packaging.

Print uses vivid colours with high contrast for maximum visibility, reducing the chance that a label is missed. Our labels and stickers comply with UK legal standards, including ISO 7010 for workplace safety signage and GHS or CLP for chemicals.

Most items are kept in stock for rapid dispatch. Add your preferred products to your basket and order online with ease.

Understanding Hazard Symbols and Pictograms

Hazard stickers often feature universal symbols or pictograms for instant recognition. Common examples include a black exclamation mark in a yellow triangle for general caution or warning, a flammable symbol with a red border indicating fire risk, the skull and crossbones for toxic substances, and the biohazard symbol used for infection control.

You will also see specific icons such as hot water hazards, and a gas cylinder pictogram for gas storage and handling areas.

Understanding these symbols is crucial for anyone working in environments with chemicals, dangerous goods, or moving machinery. Employers must ensure all staff can interpret the signage.

Choosing the Right Hazard Labels for Your Workplace

Commercial settings benefit from tailored safety labels matched to the specific risks onsite. Start with the nature of the hazard, for example, chemical, electrical, fire, biological or choking.

Consider the environment and exposure to water, heat, chemicals or outdoor conditions, then confirm any compliance requirement such as GHS pictograms, risk statements or mandatory PPE symbols. Check readability from a distance for high traffic or hazardous zones, then match practical needs such as sheet or pack quantities, custom sizes, or preferred adhesive strength.

For parcels and storage, fragile stickers help prevent mishandling alongside your core hazard signage.

If you can’t find the exact stickers you need in our stock range, contact us for bespoke print options. We’re happy to help you comply and protect your employees and visitors.

How to Order Hazard Stickers from Price Stickers

Ordering from our online shop is straightforward. Browse the hazard sticker category, select products based on size, type, or pack quantity, and add them to your basket.

We offer fast dispatch across the UK, with next-day delivery available for urgent orders and free standard delivery for qualifying basket totals. All orders are securely packaged to protect your labels in transit.

For regular or bulk orders, or if you have a complex requirement (such as creating custom warning labels for a laboratory or large workplace), contact us for a personalised quote.

Place Your Order or Request Expert Advice

Ready to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of accidents in your workplace or business? Add hazard stickers, safety labels or warning signs to your basket and order online now.

For advice on compliance, custom options, or larger trade orders, contact the Price Stickers team. We’re committed to keeping your staff, visitors, and the public safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need hazard stickers or safety signs?

The 1996 Health and Safety Regulations (Safety Signs and Signals) require employers to maintain and provide safety signs where a risk may be involved. This can be anything from electrical warning signs to emergency exit signs. If you aren’t sure what you need, speak to a member of the team who will be happy to help.

What information appears on a warning label?

Warning labels carry information that informs individuals about the risk of using or touching the product. Although they may sometimes state the obvious, warning labels are a legal requirement.

How soon will my order be delivered?

We do offer next-day delivery, although this service does incur a charge. If you need hazard stickers urgently, this is an option for you. If you can wait a couple of days, we offer free standard delivery with Royal Mail.

How can I order hazard stickers from you?

You can easily purchase hazard stickers using our online sticker shop. With a wide range to choose from, we are confident that we will meet your needs.

What are the 9 hazard symbols?

Nine key hazard symbols under GHS and CLP regulations include:

1. Explosive
2. Flammable
3. Oxidising
4. Gas under pressure
5. Corrosive
6. Toxic
7. Harmful/irritant
8. Health hazard
9. Environmental hazard

What is required on hazardous labels?

Hazardous labels must include a clear pictogram, signal word (such as “Warning” or “Danger”), hazard statements, and precautionary advice on handling or use. Red borders, white backgrounds and standard symbols ensure instant recognition.