Respirators Must Be Worn In This Area Signs
Respirators Must Be Worn In This Area Sign is a mandatory PPE safety sign displaying the ISO 7010 M017 respirator symbol to instruct staff and visitors to use respiratory protection in hazardous dust or fume areas. Designed for UK industrial, laboratory and construction environments.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to spray booths, chemical stores, cutting stations and confined areas where airborne contaminants are present. Position at eye level before entry points so personnel are clearly instructed to wear respirators before exposure. Suitable for indoor production zones and sheltered outdoor work areas.
Respiratory Risk Reduction Outcomes
- ✓ Reinforces mandatory respirator use
- ✓ Reduces inhalation hazard exposure
- ✓ Supports PPE and COSHH compliance
- ✓ Improves hazard awareness at entry points
- ✓ Enhances inspection and audit readiness
- ✓ Promotes consistent respiratory protection policy
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 symbol code: M017
- Pictogram: Respirator mandatory symbol
- Text: Respirators must be worn in this area
- 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
Respiratory PPE Signage Compliance & Placement Guidance
- ❌ Installing after the hazard area entry
- ❌ Using generic mask symbols instead of respirator symbol
- ❌ Mounting too high to read clearly
- ❌ Where multiple PPE items must be combined
- ❌ For temporary maintenance works only
- ❌ In bilingual or site-specific wording requirements
- ✅ Align with COSHH risk assessment findings
- ✅ Place before contaminated air exposure
- ✅ Match material to chemical or moisture exposure
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Respirators Must Be Worn In This Area sign? A Respirators Must Be Worn In This Area sign is a mandatory PPE safety sign displaying the ISO 7010 M017 respirator symbol, instructing personnel to wear appropriate respiratory protection in hazardous environments.
When are respirator signs required in UK workplaces? Where risk assessments under COSHH identify airborne dust, fumes or vapours, employers must provide clear mandatory respiratory protection signage.
Where should respirator signage be installed? It should be positioned at entry points to spray booths, chemical handling zones, confined spaces and other contaminated air areas.
What does the ISO 7010 M017 symbol represent? ISO 7010 code M017 represents mandatory respiratory protection and ensures consistent recognition across UK industrial sites.
Do Respirators Must Be Worn In This Area 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 M017 compliant respirator symbol
- ✓ Clear mandatory respiratory wording
- ✓ Durable vinyl or rigid plastic options
- ✓ High gloss wipe-clean finish
- ✓ Suitable for labs and chemical areas
- ✓ Multiple size configurations available
- ✓ Minimises airborne contaminant exposure risk
- ✓ Reinforces respirator policy enforcement
- ✓ Supports UK workplace safety regulations
- ✓ Improves contractor and visitor awareness
- ✓ Enhances PPE compliance audits
- ✓ Promotes safer hazardous work zones