Battery Warning Labels | Battery Charging Area Labels

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are battery warning labels used for?

Battery warning labels identify electrical, chemical and explosion hazards associated with storage, charging or transport of batteries. You can view the full selection on our battery warning labels page or choose a product such as the battery box label. Regulatory guidance for battery hazards appears at osha.gov.

Q. Which batteries require hazard labels for shipping?

Lithium ion and lithium metal batteries must display DOT and UN identification labels when shipped. Popular compliant options include the UN3090 lithium battery label and UN3480 lithium battery label. You can find full guidance through PHMSA and DOT at phmsa.dot.gov.

Q. What information should a battery warning label include?

Labels should show hazard symbols, voltage warnings, safe handling instructions and UN numbers when required. Products like the ISO battery hazard label or battery charge instructions label help communicate electrical and chemical risks. DOT provides additional information at transportation.gov.

Q. Where should battery warning labels be placed?

Labels should be applied to battery housings, charging stations, transport packaging and equipment that uses replaceable or built-in batteries. Many facilities use solutions like the turn off battery charger label to promote safe handling. OSHA offers placement guidance under electrical safety communication at osha.gov/electrical.

Q. Can battery warning labels be customized for specific battery types?

Yes. Custom labels allow you to specify battery chemistry, watt-hours, UN numbers or company-specific instructions. Popular examples include the custom lithium battery mark and custom lithium battery label. DOT requirements for battery marking can be found at phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat.

About our Battery Warning Labels

Battery Charging can be a dangerous process. Make sure that everyone knows where the batteries are, and what precautions to take. Battery Warning Labels provide an effective, on-the-spot reminder that keeps your workforce safe.

• If you do not find what you are looking for in our stock products, order a custom label. It is fast, easy, and affordable. Plus, you get the exact label you had in mind!
• You can also order these labels in any material of your choice. We offer the best of materials available in market.