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This sign warns of strong magnetic and radio-frequency fields that may harm individuals with medical devices or metallic implants. Safety precautions must be followed, and proximity to magnetic sources should not exceed specified limits. The sign also highlights risks to magnetic media, ATM/credit cards, tools, equipment, and personal items containing magnetic materials within the designated warning zones. It emphasizes the potential dangers posed by strong magnetic and radio-frequency fields and advises caution in such environments.
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sign_danger_lg Pacemaker & Metallic Implant Hazard Strong magnetic and radio-frequency fields are present that could cause serious injury or death to persons with implanted or attached medical devices, such as pacemakers and prosthetic parts. Such persons must not go closer to the magnetic than the 5-GAUSS WARNING signs until safety at closer distance is authorized by medical device manufacture or physician Magnetic Media and ATM/Credit Cards Strong magnetic fields are present that could erase magnetic media such as floppies and tapes, disable ATM and credit cards, and damages some watches.Do not take such objects closer to the magnetic than the 5-GAUSS WARNING signs. Tools and Equipment Strong magnetic fields are present that could make some magnetic items suddenly fly towards the magnetic body, which could cause personal injury or serious damage. Do not take tools, equipment or personal items containing steel, iron, or other magnetic material closer to the magnetic than the 10-GAUSS WARNING signs DANGER Strong Magnetic and Radio-Frequency Fields Present NMSU EHS/dls05