Do Not Operate Signs

Do Not Operate Signs

A Do Not Operate Sign is a prohibition message type of machinery sign which is used for being displayed and seen around areas where it is necessary to stop others from operating any machinery or equipment and Do Not Operate Signage conveys the message "Do not operate" which means it is prohibited for anyone to operate the equipment or machinery. Where equipment and machinery is not to be used because they are out of order displaying do not use out of order signs will stop people from trying to operate the out of order equipment or machinery and do not switch on signs can be displayed to stop others from switching on machinery or equipment which may be out of order.

Do Not Operate Signs Specifications

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• Display area Indoor and Outdoor
• Colour - Background Red
• Colour - Text White
• Features - Write On No
• Finish High gloss
• Orientation Portrait
• Photoluminescence Non Photoluminescent
• Shape Rectangle
• Sign/Symbol General Prohibition
• Sign Text/Symbol Symbol and Text
• Sign Type Prohibition
• Supplied in Single
• Text Do Not Operate
• Orientation Portrait
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• A similar choice of signage for machinery are the Do Not Switch On Signs 6 Pack

Guidance regarding Do not operate signs

Do "Do not operate" signs conform to the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996? The regulations state that "Do not operate" signs must feature white text on a red background and where appropriate prohibition symbols displayed on a white background surrounded by a red circle with a diagonal line running through it which makes the signs fall under the prohibition category of signs and for this reason "Do not operate" signs comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

Do "Do not operate" signs comply with the BS EN ISO 7010 regulations? According to the regulations "Do not operate" signs must contain a pictogram of the prohibition symbol on a white background surrounded by a red circular border with a red line passing through which is universally recognised as a prohibition symbol sign and this makes the "Do not operate" signs comply to the regulations of BS EN ISO 7010.

Where can "Do not operate" signs be mounted? It is important that business owners carry out a risk assessment which should identify the areas where "Do not operate" signs be mounted, consider mounting near machinery or equipment which is faulty.