Hearing Protection Must Be Worn Signs
Hearing Protection Must Be Worn Signs are mandatory PPE safety signs displaying the ISO 7010 M003 ear defenders symbol, instructing staff and visitors to wear suitable hearing protection in designated high noise areas. Designed for UK workshops, manufacturing plants and industrial workplaces.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to workshops, plant rooms, fabrication areas and machinery zones where noise levels exceed safe thresholds. Position at eye level before entry so workers are clearly instructed to wear hearing protection before exposure. Suitable for indoor production areas and sheltered external workspaces.
Workplace Hearing Protection Improvements
- ✓ Reinforces mandatory ear protection policy
- ✓ Reduces long term hearing damage risk
- ✓ Supports Control of Noise at Work compliance
- ✓ Improves visitor and contractor awareness
- ✓ Enhances audit readiness
- ✓ Promotes consistent PPE behaviour
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 symbol code: M003
- Pictogram: Ear defenders mandatory symbol
- Text: Hearing protection must be worn
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Materials: Self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic
- Size options: Multiple dimensions available
- Orientation: Portrait
- Display area: Indoor and outdoor use
- Supplied individually
Noise Hazard Signage Compliance & Installation Strategy
- ❌ Installing after noise exposure point
- ❌ Using non ISO compliant ear protection symbols
- ❌ Mounting behind machinery or obstructions
- ❌ Where multiple PPE items must be combined
- ❌ For temporary short term maintenance tasks
- ❌ Where bilingual wording is required
- ✅ Align with Control of Noise risk assessment
- ✅ Place before high decibel work areas
- ✅ Match material to indoor or outdoor exposure
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Hearing Protection Must Be Worn signs? Hearing Protection Must Be Worn signs are mandatory PPE safety signs displaying the ISO 7010 M003 ear defenders symbol, instructing individuals to wear suitable hearing protection in high noise areas.
When are hearing protection signs required in UK workplaces? Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, employers must provide hearing protection and clear signage where noise exposure exceeds action levels.
Where should hearing protection signage be installed? It should be positioned at entrances to workshops, plant rooms and machinery areas before personnel enter high noise environments.
What does the ISO 7010 M003 symbol represent? ISO 7010 code M003 represents mandatory use of ear protection and ensures consistent recognition across UK workplaces.
Do Hearing Protection Must Be Worn signs comply with UK standards? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, supporting compliance with UK safety signage regulations.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M003 compliant ear protection symbol
- ✓ Clear mandatory hearing protection wording
- ✓ Durable vinyl or rigid plastic construction
- ✓ High gloss wipe-clean finish
- ✓ Suitable for noisy industrial zones
- ✓ Multiple size formats available
- ✓ Minimises occupational hearing loss risk
- ✓ Reinforces PPE policy enforcement
- ✓ Supports UK safety signage regulations
- ✓ Improves workforce compliance behaviour
- ✓ Enhances safety inspections and audits
- ✓ Promotes safer high noise environments