Danger Sign

6 photos · 2012–2026

6 photographs tagged Danger Sign, 2012–2026.

Danger Remote Controlled Equipment, Northshore Mining — A Northshore Mining sign that reads: "Danger Remote Controlled Equipment No Entry Permitted".

Active quarry danger sign on a chain-link fence in Northeast Wisconsin. — An active quarry warning sign cautions against a steep drop-off. It is mounted on a chain-link fence at a quarry site in Northeast Wisconsin.

Ice danger sign at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis — A "DANGER: KEEP OFF ICE NOT SAFE" sign is posted near Bde Maka Ska lake in Minneapolis during a winter snowstorm. The sign, attached to a red post marked "EMERGENCY ONLY," warns of hazardous conditions on the partially frozen lake. Bde Maka Ska is a prominent lake within Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes park system, historically a popular destination for year-round activities. During winter, the lake freezes over, but ice thickness can be unpredictable and unsafe for public access without proper safety assessments.

Smokey Bear fire danger warning sign displaying "Extreme Fire Danger" along a forested roadside in Minnesota's Iron Range. — Smokey Bear has appeared on fire danger warning signs since the U.S. Forest Service launched the prevention campaign in 1944, later adopting the "Only you can prevent forest fires." Signs like this one use an adjustable gauge to alert travelers to current wildfire risk levels, ranging from low to extreme. Minnesota's Iron Range, a region of dense forest and dry underbrush north of Babbitt, sees these postings along roadsides during periods of low rainfall.

Sign for hazardous waste satellite storage, indicating regulations for one drum, closure, labeling, and a 48-hour transfer limit, also noting flammable liquids. — This sign indicates regulations for hazardous waste satellite storage, specifying that only one drum is permitted and must remain closed except when filling. It mandates clear hazardous waste labeling, identification of contents, and dating when full, with a 48-hour limit for transfer to the main waste storage area. The sign also denotes the presence of flammable liquids, highlighting the need for careful handling and storage protocols in industrial or laboratory settings.

Danger sign for a confined space, indicating restricted entry and the need to contact security for permission. Found in industrial settings. — This sign indicates a confined space, a location with limited entry and exit points that may contain hazardous atmospheres. Such spaces, common in industrial settings like factories, storage tanks, and utility tunnels, require strict safety protocols to prevent accidents. The "Danger" warning and the instruction to "Do not enter" without contacting security highlight the potential risks, which can include oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, or engulfment hazards. Adherence to these warnings is crucial for worker safety and regulatory compliance.

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