Guards Must Be in Position Labels
Guards Must Be in Position labels on a roll give a fast, point-of-use reminder to keep guarding fitted before operation. High gloss self-adhesive vinyl with easy-peel backing, supplied in 25 x 50 mm or 50 x 50 mm rolls for smooth indoor or outdoor machinery surfaces.
Guards Must Be in Position Vinyl Labels on a Roll are flexible, high gloss mandatory labels designed for quick application across multiple machines. Ideal for curved surfaces such as cylinders, they help reinforce guard-in-place checks at control panels, access covers and maintenance points. Choose 25 x 50 mm or 50 x 50 mm, supplied in rolls of 100, 200 or 500.
Where & How to Use
Apply these labels directly to smooth, clean, dry surfaces on machinery where guarding must be checked before operation. Place near start controls, interlocks, guard-release points or access covers so the reminder is seen during pre-start checks in workshops, factories, training rigs and maintenance areas. The flexible vinyl suits curved housings and cylinders.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ More consistent guard-in-place checks
- ✓ Fewer unsafe start-up decisions
- ✓ Improved operator rule adherence
- ✓ Reduced exposure to moving parts
- ✓ Clearer point-of-use reminders
- ✓ Stronger audit-ready messaging
Specifications
- Product type: Mandatory safety label
- Text: Guards Must Be in Position
- Type: Guards Must Be in Position
- Sign type: Mandatory
- Symbol: General mandatory
- Material: Vinyl
- Finish: High gloss, easy-peel backing
- Label style: Self-adhesive vinyl labels
- Sizes (H x W): 25 x 50 mm
- Sizes (H x W): 50 x 50 mm
- Supplied: Rolls of 100
- Supplied: Rolls of 200
- Supplied: Rolls of 500
- Application area: Indoor and outdoor
- Surface requirement: Clean, dry and smooth
- Ideal for curved surfaces such as cylinders
- Colour: Blue and white
- Laminated: No
- Write on: No
- Tamper resistant: No
- View the full range of signage for using machine guards
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
- ❌ Applying to dusty or oily panels
- ❌ Placing where guards hide the label
- ❌ Using on rough, porous finishes
- ❌ Where abrasion will quickly scrape vinyl
- ❌ Where washdowns require laminated labels
- ❌ As a replacement for isolation procedures
- ✅ Degrease, dry and warm the surface
- ✅ Apply from centre and press edges
- ✅ Use 50 x 50 mm for longer viewing
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Guards Must Be in Position Vinyl Labels on a Roll? Guards Must Be in Position Vinyl Labels on a Roll are self-adhesive mandatory labels supplied on rolls to remind operators to keep machine guarding correctly fitted before starting equipment.
Where should I place these labels on machinery? Place them near start controls, interlocks, guard-release points or access covers so the reminder is seen during pre-start checks.
Are these labels suitable for curved surfaces? Yes, the flexible vinyl is ideal for curved surfaces such as cylinders when applied to smooth, clean and dry panels.
How do I choose between 25 x 50 mm and 50 x 50 mm? Use 25 x 50 mm where space is tight and choose 50 x 50 mm where operators view the label from slightly further away.
Are Guards Must Be in Position labels on a roll available in different roll quantities? Yes, they are supplied in rolls of 100, 200 or 500 to suit small maintenance kits or larger multi-machine roll-outs.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Purpose: Reinforces guard-in-place checks before operation
- ✓ Design: Compact roll format for fast multi-machine labelling
- ✓ Material: High gloss vinyl with easy-peel backing
- ✓ Compliance: Uses a clear blue mandatory instruction style
- ✓ Durability: Flexible label suited to curved machine housings
- ✓ Fixing: Apply to clean, dry and smooth surfaces
- ✓ Helps reduce unsafe start-up with guards misplaced
- ✓ Keeps reminders visible at controls and access points
- ✓ Supports consistent behaviour during shift handovers
- ✓ Speeds up roll-outs across multiple machines
- ✓ Improves clarity for operators, contractors and trainees
- ✓ Where to use: Workshops, factories and maintenance bays