Warning: Flammable Material Safety Sign – HS0085

Warning: Flammable Material — Shipboard Hazard Sign

This combustible substance warning sign alerts crew and visitors to areas where flammable liquids, gases, or materials are stored, handled, or transported aboard a vessel. It follows the standard ISO 7010 pictogram for Warning: Flammable Material, using the recognised black flame symbol inside a yellow warning triangle. Anyone moving through engine spaces, paint lockers, fuel bunkering stations, or chemical storage areas relies on this sign for an instant, language-independent cue to work carefully and keep ignition sources away.

Catalogued as HS0085 in the Hazard Signs range, this combustible substance warning sign sits alongside other ISO 7010 hazard pictograms used throughout Safety Sign Hub’s shipboard signage catalogue. Typical mounting points include fuel storage compartments, paint and solvent lockers, galley gas bottle stores, and workshop areas where flammable liquids are decanted or transferred. Deck and safety officers often specify this sign wherever a hot work permit zone borders a flammable material stowage area.

Built to the same specification as the rest of the Hazard Signs line, HS0085 is produced on rigid, marine-grade substrate with a self-adhesive or mechanically fixed backing option, and is available in photoluminescent format for visibility during power loss or low-light conditions. The printed pictogram and lettering resist fading, cracking, and saltwater corrosion, so the sign remains legible after prolonged exposure to humid engine rooms, weather decks, or washdown areas.

Why Flammable Material Hazards Matter

Flammable materials are among the most common causes of fire on board ships, and a missing or faded combustible substance warning sign increases the risk that crew or visitors introduce an ignition source into a dangerous area. A single spark near an unmarked fuel store or solvent locker can escalate into a fire that threatens the vessel, cargo, and lives. Clear signage gives every person on board including new crew and shore contractors unfamiliar with the layout an immediate warning before they enter or work near the hazard.

Consistent use of this pictogram also supports internal safety rounds, permit-to-work systems, and fire prevention audits. When flammable material zones are clearly marked at every access point, safety officers can verify compliance quickly, and any missing or damaged signage becomes obvious during routine inspection rather than being discovered only after an incident.

Compliance and Certification

HS0085 reproduces the registered ISO 7010 pictogram for Warning: Flammable Material, matching the internationally standardised design used across shipping and industrial safety documentation. IMO guidance on shipboard safety signs and SOLAS general requirements for ship safety arrangements call for hazard areas to carry clear, standardised markings recognisable regardless of a crew member’s first language. Fitting a compliant combustible substance warning sign in flammable material storage areas helps vessels meet these expectations and supports smooth outcomes during Port State Control inspections and classification society surveys. For the full registered pictogram specification, see the ISO 7010 standard documentation.

Installation Recommendations

Mount this combustible substance warning sign at every entry point to a flammable material storage or handling area, including hatchways, locker doors, bunkering stations, and workshop bulkheads where solvents or fuels are used. Position signs at eye level wherever practical, and ensure they remain visible when doors are open or equipment is in use. In areas subject to washdown, spray, or weather exposure, the mechanically fixed or marine-grade adhesive options give the most reliable long-term hold.

• Reproduces the registered ISO 7010 pictogram for Warning: Flammable Material
• Made from rigid, marine-grade material built for shipboard conditions
• Resists saltwater corrosion, fading, and cracking over extended service life
• Available in photoluminescent format for visibility during power failure
• Sized and finished for fuel stores, paint lockers, and gas bottle compartments

Order HS0085 to keep flammable material hazards clearly marked throughout your vessel. Browse the full Hazard Signs range for related pictograms, or check the Fire Fighting Signs category for equipment and response signage to complete your fire safety signage plan.