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Caution Pinch Point Signs
£8.99
In stock
SKU
HZ057A5*
Caution Pinch Point Signs help you warn operators, maintenance staff and other people approaching machinery about hand and finger trapping risks. Use them at identified pinch points so the hazard is clear before anyone reaches towards moving parts.
Caution Pinch Point Signs warn operators and maintenance teams that fingers or hands could be trapped by moving machinery. Positioned beside an identified pinch point, they give a clear warning before someone reaches into the hazard area, helping you reinforce safer behaviour around equipment.
Where to Install
Install the sign beside the pinch point, where it can be seen before anyone reaches towards moving parts. Mount it on the machine or an adjacent surface without obscuring controls or guards. Visibility matters because the warning needs to be seen before hands enter the hazard area.
Viewing Distance Guidance
Choose the size by the distance at which a person first needs the warning, not simply by the space available. These ranges are practical placement guidance, not a statutory viewing-distance rating; choose the larger size where sightlines, lighting or competing information reduce visibility.
| Size | Practical viewing range | Placement choice |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Approx. 1–3 metres | Close machine approaches |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Approx. 2–5 metres | Medium approach distances |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Approx. 4–8 metres | Longer approaches or wider areas |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
When the sign sits where the hazard becomes relevant, it can interrupt routine reaching and prompt people to recognise the pinch point before their hands get close. This helps you make the risk visible at the decision point rather than relying on memory or familiarity with the machine.
✅ People are prompted to stop and recognise the hand-trapping risk before reaching towards moving parts.
✅ Operators and maintenance staff receive a visible reminder at the point where their behaviour needs to change.
✅ The hazard remains clearly identified for people who may be less familiar with the machine or its pinch points.
Specifications
- Sign message: “Caution Pinch point”
- Sign type: hazard warning
- Purpose: warn of pinch-point hazards around moving machinery
- Pictogram: ⚠ hand between moving gears
- EN/ISO 7010 code: W089 – Warning; moving gears
- Standard reference: ISO 7010:2019/Amd 9:2025
- Primary risk: fingers or hands trapped by moving parts
- Intended users: people working on or approaching machinery
- Where to use: identified machinery pinch points
- Safety purpose: prompt people to keep hands clear before reaching in
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl
- Size option: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Size option: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Size option: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Background colour: yellow
- Text colour: black
- Symbol colour: black
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied: single
- Material thickness: varies by material
- Fitting methods: wall mount/machine mount
- Rigid Plastic fixings: sold separately
- Adhesive Rigid Plastic: self-adhesive backing
- Vinyl: self-adhesive backing
- Symbol compliance: ISO 7010 where applicable
Installation Guidance
Keep the hazard out of the blind spot
❌ Do not position the sign behind a guard, open door or machine component where it disappears during normal use.
❌ Avoid mounting it so far from the pinch point that people cannot tell which part of the machine presents the risk.
❌ Do not apply an adhesive version to a dirty, oily or unsuitable surface and expect reliable adhesion.
Know when the warning is not enough
❌ Do not use the sign as a substitute for guarding, isolation or other controls identified by your risk assessment.
❌ Do not choose this design where the main hazard is a blade, electrical source, hot surface or another distinctly different risk.
❌ Do not rely on this non-photoluminescent, non-reflective sign where the warning cannot be adequately seen under the available lighting.
Make the warning work before the reach
✅ Position the sign in the normal approach sightline so people see it before their hands can enter the hazardous area.
✅ Prepare the mounting surface carefully before applying a self-adhesive version and use suitable separate fixings where required.
✅ Choose the larger format when greater approach distance, restricted sightlines or competing visual information makes the smaller sign less effective.
Frequently asked questions
Are Caution Pinch Point Signs the right choice for every machinery hazard? No. Choose this sign where hands or fingers can be pinched, trapped or drawn towards moving gears or similar moving parts. Select a different hazard warning where the primary risk is something else.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Vinyl? Vinyl is useful where you want direct self-adhesive application to a suitable surface. Choose Rigid Plastic where you prefer a separate mounted sign; an adhesive-backed Rigid Plastic option is also available.
Which size should I order? Base your choice on how far away the warning needs to become clear. A compact size can work close to machinery, while the larger formats give you more visual presence from further away.
Can I mount the sign directly onto machinery? Yes, where the chosen position is suitable and the sign does not obscure controls, guards or operating information. Put it where people can see the warning before reaching the pinch point.
Does a pinch point warning sign replace machine guarding? No. The sign is a visual warning and should support your existing risk controls. It should not be treated as a replacement for guarding, isolation procedures or other controls required by your risk assessment.
Can these signs be displayed outdoors? The supplied product information specifies indoor and outdoor display. Choose the material and fixing method with the actual mounting surface and exposure in mind.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Combined pictogram and written pinch-point warning
- ✓ Portrait layout places the hazard symbol prominently above the message
- ✓ Self-adhesive choices support direct application where the selected material permits
- ✓ Rigid option can be separately fixed to a suitable machine or wall surface
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you identify the hazard precisely where a hand could enter moving parts
- ✓ Gives people an earlier prompt to stop before reaching into a dangerous area
- ✓ Lets you choose a fitting approach that suits the intended mounting position
- ✓ Makes it easier to select a sign that remains clear from the normal approach distance
Find the most suitable machine hazard sign
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Where equipment can operate unexpectedly, compare automatic machinery warning signs. They address a different machine risk and may better reflect the situation you are managing.
You can review more choices within the machine hazard warning sign range. Use the wider selection to match the message to the hazard rather than relying on a generic warning.
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