Employees Only Signs
BS EN ISO 7010 Employees Only sign displaying the recognised M001 mandatory symbol. Ideal for staff-restricted areas in offices, warehouses and industrial workplaces, supplied in vinyl or rigid plastic.
Employees Only Sign is a BS EN ISO 7010 compliant mandatory safety sign using symbol M001 to indicate staff-restricted access areas. Designed with a blue circular pictogram and clear white text, it ensures only authorised personnel enter controlled workplace environments.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install this sign at entrances to staff rooms, plant areas, storage facilities, workshops and controlled access corridors. Position at eye level on doors or adjacent walls so visitors immediately recognise restricted access. Suitable for offices, factories, hospitality kitchens, schools and commercial premises where unauthorised entry could create safety or security risks.
Expected Safety Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Clear identification of staff-only areas
- ✓ Reduced unauthorised visitor access
- ✓ Improved compliance with workplace risk assessments
- ✓ Stronger visual access control
- ✓ Consistent ISO symbol recognition
- ✓ More professional, controlled environment
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 Symbol Code: M001
- Sign Type: Mandatory
- Text: “Employees Only”
- Orientation: Portrait
- Background Colour: Blue
- Text Colour: White
- Symbol Colour: White
- Pictogram Style: Mandatory Blue Circle
- Finish: High Gloss
- Supplied As: Single Sign
- Material Options: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material Options: Rigid plastic
- Sizes Available: A5, A4, A3, A2
- Display Areas: Indoor & Outdoor
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-Reflective
Practical Installation & Compliance Guidance
- ❌ Mounting too low or behind door swings
- ❌ Using faded or non-standard designs
- ❌ Mixing mandatory and prohibition styles incorrectly
- ❌ Where prohibition wording like “No Entry” is legally required
- ❌ For fire exit directional guidance
- ❌ In photoluminescent emergency escape applications
- ✅ Position at main approach sightline
- ✅ Select rigid plastic for higher traffic areas
- ✅ Keep surface clean before vinyl application
Customers frequently asked questions
What is an Employees Only sign used for? An Employees Only Sign is a mandatory safety sign that clearly identifies restricted staff areas, helping prevent unauthorised visitors from entering controlled workplaces.
Is an Employees Only sign a legal requirement in the UK? While not always legally mandatory, workplaces must clearly communicate restricted access under health and safety regulations. Using a BS EN ISO 7010 compliant Employees Only Sign supports compliance and risk control.
Where should Employees Only signs be positioned? They should be installed at entry points to staff rooms, warehouses, kitchens, plant areas and storage rooms where access is limited to authorised personnel.
What does ISO 7010 code M001 mean? ISO 7010 code M001 represents a general mandatory action symbol, shown as a white pictogram inside a blue circle, ensuring consistent safety communication across workplaces.
Are ISO 7010 Employees Only staff-restricted access signs suitable outdoors? Yes, when produced in rigid plastic and correctly installed, they are suitable for sheltered outdoor locations and indoor industrial environments.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M001 compliant symbol
- ✓ Blue mandatory circular design
- ✓ Multiple size options from A5 to A2
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic formats
- ✓ High gloss professional finish
- ✓ Instantly recognisable access control message
- ✓ Supports workplace safety audits
- ✓ Helps prevent unauthorised entry
- ✓ Durable solution for busy environments
- ✓ Maintains consistent compliance signage