Ear Protectors Must Be Worn In This Area Signs
Ear Protectors Must Be Worn In This Area Signs are ISO 7010 compliant mandatory safety signs displaying the recognised ear defender pictogram to instruct staff and visitors to wear hearing protection before entering high noise areas. Suitable for factories, workshops and construction sites across the UK.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to noise controlled areas, manufacturing floors, engineering workshops, plant rooms and construction zones. Position at eye level on doors, gates or barriers before personnel enter areas where sound levels exceed safe exposure limits.
Measured Safety & Compliance Outcomes
- ✓ Reinforces mandatory hearing protection rules
- ✓ Reduces risk of noise induced hearing loss
- ✓ Supports ISO 7010 and UK regulations
- ✓ Improves audit and inspection readiness
- ✓ Enhances contractor and visitor awareness
- ✓ Promotes consistent safety messaging
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 symbol code: M003
- Pictogram: Ear defenders mandatory symbol
- Text: Ear protectors must be worn in this area
- Orientation: Portrait
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Non photoluminescent
- Non reflective
- Supplied individually
- Materials: Self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic
- Sizes: Multiple options available
- Display area: Indoor and outdoor use
- Mandatory circular design format
- UK Safety Signs Regulations aligned
- ISO compliant graphical symbols
Workplace Noise Signage Compliance Guide
- ❌ Placing the sign inside the noise area only
- ❌ Using non ISO compliant symbols
- ❌ Selecting unsuitable material for harsh environments
- ❌ Where multiple PPE requirements apply together
- ❌ Where floor marking is required instead of wall mounted signage
- ❌ Where portable or temporary signage is needed for short-term works
- ✅ Mount before entry to noise hazard area
- ✅ Align with site noise risk assessments
- ✅ Match material to indoor or outdoor exposure
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Ear Protectors Must Be Worn In This Area Signs? Ear Protectors Must Be Worn In This Area Signs are mandatory ISO 7010 compliant safety signs instructing personnel to wear hearing protection before entering designated noise hazard areas.
Are ear protection signs required by UK law? Where noise risk assessments identify harmful sound levels, UK regulations require clear mandatory signage to reinforce hearing protection requirements.
Where should ear protection signs be installed? They should be positioned at entrances to workshops, plant rooms, manufacturing areas and construction zones where noise exposure exceeds safe limits.
What size ear protection sign is best for factory entrances? Larger formats are recommended for main access points, while smaller sizes are suitable for internal doors or controlled areas.
Do Ear Protectors Must Be Worn signs need ISO 7010 M003 symbols? Yes, using ISO 7010 compliant pictograms ensures consistent recognition and supports compliance across UK workplaces.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M003 compliant pictogram
- ✓ Clear mandatory portrait layout
- ✓ Durable gloss printed surface
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic options
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor display
- ✓ Multiple size choices available
- ✓ Reinforces workplace hearing protection policy
- ✓ Supports UK noise safety compliance
- ✓ Reduces exposure to harmful sound levels
- ✓ Improves staff and visitor awareness
- ✓ Long lasting professional safety display
- ✓ Strengthens entry point safety control