Hand Protection Must Be Worn Aluminium Signs
Hand Protection Must Be Worn Aluminium Sign is a BS EN ISO 7010 compliant mandatory PPE sign displaying the recognised protective gloves symbol and instruction text. Manufactured from anodised aluminium with sealed print, it delivers long term durability for UK industrial, construction and outdoor environments.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to workshops, fabrication areas, chemical handling zones and construction sites where hand injury risks are present. Position before exposure to cutting, abrasion, heat or chemical hazards to clearly instruct workers and visitors to wear approved protective gloves.
Safety & Compliance Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Clear mandatory glove instruction at entry points
- ✓ Improved adherence to PPE policies
- ✓ Supports documented UK safety procedures
- ✓ Strengthens visual hazard communication
- ✓ Durable outdoor performance without corrosion
- ✓ Consistent ISO recognised PPE messaging
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO Symbol Code: M009 Wear Protective Gloves
- Material: Anodised aluminium
- Size: 100 x 250 mm (H x W)
- Orientation: Landscape
- Background Colour: Blue
- Text & Symbol Colour: White
- Pictogram: Protective gloves mandatory symbol
- Text: “Hand protection must be worn”
- Finish: Anodised with sealed print
- Radius corners for safer handling
- Will not rot or rust
- Display Area: Indoor and outdoor use
- UV resistant surface
- Scratch resistant print layer
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
Site Compliance & Fixing Best Practice
- ❌ Installing after the hazard rather than before entry
- ❌ Using interior grade materials outdoors
- ❌ Failing to align signage across multiple PPE zones
- ❌ Where gloves are not required by risk assessment
- ❌ In office or low risk environments
- ❌ As a substitute for PPE supervision
- ✅ Fix securely at eye level before controlled areas
- ✅ Use corrosion resistant fixings outdoors
- ✅ Ensure lighting maintains symbol clarity
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Hand Protection Must Be Worn Aluminium Sign? A Hand Protection Must Be Worn Aluminium Sign is a mandatory PPE sign displaying the ISO 7010 M009 protective gloves symbol and instruction text, used to clearly indicate that gloves are required in designated workplace areas.
Are hand protection signs required under UK safety law? Where risk assessments identify hand injury hazards, UK regulations require clear mandatory signage to reinforce glove use and support workplace safety compliance.
Where should a hand protection aluminium sign be installed? It should be mounted at entrances to fabrication areas, chemical handling zones, workshops and construction sites before exposure to hand injury risks.
Why choose anodised aluminium for PPE signage? Anodised aluminium provides superior durability, resistance to corrosion and long term UV stability, making it suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
Does this hand protection mandatory sign meet ISO standards? Yes, this hand protection mandatory sign conforms to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, ensuring recognised UK compliance for protective glove signage.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Official ISO 7010 M009 glove pictogram
- ✓ Manufactured from anodised aluminium
- ✓ Sealed print within metal surface
- ✓ Blue mandatory PPE design
- ✓ Radius corner safety finish
- ✓ Landscape 100 x 250 mm format
- ✓ Reinforces protective glove compliance
- ✓ Long service life in harsh environments
- ✓ Suitable for external industrial use
- ✓ Supports UK PPE legal obligations
- ✓ Clear visual instruction for staff and visitors
- ✓ Corrosion resistant performance