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Do Not Use Out Of Order Signs
£10.99
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SKU
HZ180A5*
Do Not Use Out Of Order signs help maintenance teams, facilities managers and site staff stop faulty equipment being used in workplaces and public areas.
Do Not Use Out Of Order signs tell people not to operate faulty equipment, machines or facilities until they are safe again. They help you control risk in workplaces, schools, public buildings and service areas by making the restriction clear at the point of use.
Where Do Not Use Out Of Order Signs Should Be Installed
Install these signs directly on or beside faulty machinery, closed facilities, washroom cubicles, service doors or equipment awaiting repair. Position them at eye level where the decision to use the item is made, so staff, visitors and contractors see the instruction before touching or operating anything.
Viewing Distance Guidance For Clear Prohibition Display
Choose the size around the approach distance and how busy the area is. A small sign suits close contact points, while A3 is better where people approach from corridors, workshops or service yards and need the warning before they reach the faulty item.
| Size option | Typical viewing distance | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148mm | Up to 4 metres | Close-range equipment, doors and small fittings |
| H 297 x W 210mm | Up to 7 metres | Workshops, washrooms and maintenance areas |
| H 420 x W 297mm | Up to 12 metres | Larger rooms, corridors and busy service areas |
What Changes After You Display This Out Of Order Sign
After fitting, the sign changes behaviour at the point of risk: people stop, avoid using the faulty item and understand that repair or inspection is needed before normal use resumes.
✅ Reduces casual use of faulty machinery or facilities before repair work is complete.
✅ Helps maintenance teams make temporary restrictions clear without long explanations.
✅ Gives visitors and staff a direct visual instruction at the exact decision point.
Technical Details For Do Not Use Out Of Order Signs
- Sign message: Do not use Out of order
- Purpose: prohibits use of faulty equipment
- Where to use: machinery, doors, washrooms and service areas
- Sign type: prohibition
- EN ISO 7010 code: P001 general prohibition
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Supports BS 5499 safety sign principles
- Pictogram: red prohibition symbol
- Materials: rigid plastic, self-adhesive vinyl, removable repositionable vinyl
- Size options: H 420 x W 297mm, H 297 x W 210mm, H 210 x W 148mm
- Background colour: red and white
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colour: red
- Shape: rectangle
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Orientation: portrait
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied as: single sign
- Material thickness: varies by selected material
- Fitting methods: wall, door or machine mounting
- Rigid plastic fixings: available separately
- Vinyl fixing: adhesive backing supplied
- Removable vinyl: can be repositioned
Practical Fitting Checks Before You Display This Prohibition Sign
❌ Placement errors that weaken the warning
❌ Fitting the sign away from the faulty item makes the instruction easy to ignore.
❌ Mounting it too low can hide the message behind people, stock or equipment.
❌ Placing it on dirty, wet or uneven surfaces can reduce adhesion and lifespan.
❌ Fitting the sign away from the faulty item makes the instruction easy to ignore.
❌ Mounting it too low can hide the message behind people, stock or equipment.
❌ Placing it on dirty, wet or uneven surfaces can reduce adhesion and lifespan.
❌ Situations where this sign is not enough
❌ Do not rely on this sign alone where lockout or isolation controls are required.
❌ Do not use it as a permanent substitute for repairing unsafe equipment.
❌ Do not fit it where the wording cannot be read before someone reaches the hazard.
❌ Do not rely on this sign alone where lockout or isolation controls are required.
❌ Do not use it as a permanent substitute for repairing unsafe equipment.
❌ Do not fit it where the wording cannot be read before someone reaches the hazard.
✅ Better installation choices for clearer control
✅ Install at eye level on the actual machine, door or facility being withdrawn from use.
✅ Choose larger sizes where people approach from corridors or across open work areas.
✅ Pair the sign with your maintenance procedure so the restriction is removed only when safe.
✅ Install at eye level on the actual machine, door or facility being withdrawn from use.
✅ Choose larger sizes where people approach from corridors or across open work areas.
✅ Pair the sign with your maintenance procedure so the restriction is removed only when safe.
Do Not Use Out Of Order Signs questions answered
What are Do Not Use Out Of Order signs used for? They are used to stop people operating faulty, unsafe or unavailable equipment until inspection, repair or reinstatement has taken place.
Where should I put this sign? Place it directly on the machine, door, cubicle, appliance or fitting that must not be used, not on a distant wall where it may be missed.
Which material should I choose? Use rigid plastic for longer-term mounting, self-adhesive vinyl for smooth surfaces and removable repositionable vinyl for temporary restrictions.
Does this sign suit machinery breakdowns? Yes, it is suitable for machinery, equipment and facilities where a clear prohibition message is needed while the item is out of service.
Is the symbol on this sign compliant? The sign uses the EN ISO 7010 P001 general prohibition symbol and follows recognised prohibition sign principles for clear safety communication.
Do Not Use Out Of Order Sign Features And Practical Benefits
Features
- ✓ Clear “Do not use Out of order” message for direct instruction.
- ✓ Red prohibition symbol supports fast visual recognition.
- ✓ Choice of rigid plastic, adhesive vinyl or repositionable vinyl.
- ✓ Portrait format suits doors, machines, cubicles and equipment faces.
Benefits
- ✓ Helps stop unsafe operation before repairs or checks are complete.
- ✓ Makes temporary restrictions easy to understand for staff and visitors.
- ✓ Lets you choose a fixing style that matches the surface and situation.
- ✓ Supports quicker decisions in busy maintenance and public-use areas.
Out-of-order sign links for equipment control
For a wider layout, choose landscape out of order prohibition signs where equipment fronts or walls need a horizontal notice. Useful for faulty workplace machines.
If the item must not be operated, compare portrait do not operate not allowed signs for a direct use restriction. Helps stop unsafe or unauthorised operation.
Where training is required, add do not operate unless qualified equipment signs beside specialist plant. Suitable for equipment that needs competent handling.
For switch-level protection, use portrait do not switch on information signs near controls. Good for preventing equipment from being restarted while out of service.
For more related options, review machinery prohibition signs for unavailable equipment. Helps you separate fault notices from operation and switch restrictions.
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