The "Flammable Material" sign ensures health and safety is met in the workplace. It alerts employees and individuals of the associated risks of contact of certain materials with open flames. By highlighting the dangers, individuals adopt a safer behaviour when dealing with the given material as to avoid putting themselves at risk and in danger. 

The sign is best displayed where the manipulation or contact with the given materials occurs, be in in industries, in commercial settings or in laboratories. It should be clearly visible to best notify as many individuals as possible.