Eye Protection Must Be Worn Symbol Signs
Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign is a mandatory ISO 7010 compliant PPE sign displaying the white goggles symbol on a blue background with clear instruction text. Designed for UK workshops, laboratories and industrial sites, it reinforces protective eyewear rules and supports compliance with BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 standards.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to fabrication areas, spray booths, chemical handling rooms, laboratories and machinery zones where flying particles, splashes or hazardous substances pose eye injury risks. Position at eye level before access points to clearly instruct staff and visitors to wear approved eye protection.
Workplace Eye Safety Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Increased protective eyewear compliance
- ✓ Reduced risk of splash and debris injuries
- ✓ Clear reinforcement of PPE rules
- ✓ Improved hazard awareness at entry points
- ✓ Consistent ISO symbol recognition
- ✓ Enhanced readiness for HSE inspections
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO compliant goggles pictogram (M004)
- Size options: Multiple formats available
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Material: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material: Rigid plastic
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Orientation: Landscape
- Text: ‘Eye protection must be worn’
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Supplied individually
Eye Protection Signage Installation & Compliance Guide
- ❌ Installing beyond the hazard area
- ❌ Using undersized signs for long viewing distances
- ❌ Allowing faded signs to remain in place
- ❌ Where eye protection is optional only
- ❌ In escape routes requiring luminous signage
- ❌ As a substitute for machine guarding controls
- ✅ Position before machinery start points
- ✅ Match sign size to area scale
- ✅ Combine with PPE training procedures
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Eye Protection Must Be Worn Symbol Signs? Eye Protection Must Be Worn Symbol Signs are mandatory ISO 7010 compliant PPE signs displaying the goggles pictogram and instruction text to indicate protective eyewear is required in designated areas.
Where should eye protection signs be installed? They should be positioned at entrances to workshops, laboratories, spray areas and machinery zones where risk assessments identify potential eye hazards.
Do eye protection signs comply with UK regulations? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, supporting recognised UK workplace safety signage standards.
What ISO code applies to eye protection symbols? ISO 7010 code M004 represents the mandatory wearing of eye protection and ensures consistent symbol recognition.
Are eye protection signs legally required in the UK? Where risk assessments identify eye injury hazards, employers must provide clear mandatory PPE signage alongside appropriate protective eyewear controls.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 compliant eye protection symbol
- ✓ Clear mandatory PPE instruction text
- ✓ Durable gloss finish for visibility
- ✓ Vinyl and rigid plastic options
- ✓ Multiple size formats available
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- ✓ Reinforces eye protection compliance
- ✓ Supports UK HSE signage requirements
- ✓ Reduces risk of eye injury incidents
- ✓ Improves safety awareness in hazard areas
- ✓ Strengthens workplace PPE culture
- ✓ Assists audit and inspection outcomes