Respiratory Protection Signs
Respiratory Protection Signs are ISO 7010 compliant mandatory PPE signs featuring the white respirator symbol on a blue background with clear instruction text. Designed for UK factories, spray booths and dusty environments, they reinforce RPE use and support compliance with BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 standards.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to spray painting bays, woodworking shops, chemical handling rooms, dusty manufacturing areas and enclosed plant spaces where airborne particles or fumes present inhalation risks. Position at eye level before exposure zones to clearly instruct staff and visitors to wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment.
Safety Performance Benefits After Installation
- ✓ Increased RPE compliance on entry
- ✓ Reduced exposure to harmful dust and fumes
- ✓ Clear reinforcement of PPE rules
- ✓ Improved hazard awareness in work areas
- ✓ Consistent ISO symbol recognition
- ✓ Stronger HSE inspection readiness
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO compliant respirator pictogram
- Size: 100 x 250 mm
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Material: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material: Rigid plastic
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Orientation: Landscape
- Text: ‘Respiratory Protection’
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Supplied individually
RPE Signage Placement & Compliance Guide
- ❌ Installing beyond hazard entry points
- ❌ Using small sizes in large open areas
- ❌ Failing to align signage with risk assessment
- ❌ Where respiratory PPE is optional
- ❌ In emergency escape routes needing luminous signs
- ❌ As a replacement for ventilation controls
- ✅ Match sign size to viewing distance
- ✅ Install before exposure to airborne hazard
- ✅ Combine with PPE training procedures
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Respiratory Protection Signs? Respiratory Protection Signs are mandatory PPE signs displaying the ISO 7010 respirator symbol to instruct workers and visitors to wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment in designated areas.
Where should respiratory protection signs be installed? They should be positioned at entrances to spray booths, dusty workshops, chemical handling rooms and enclosed plant areas where airborne hazards are present.
Do respiratory PPE signs comply with UK standards? Yes, they conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, ensuring recognised safety signage compliance in UK workplaces.
What ISO symbol is used for respiratory protection? The sign uses the ISO 7010 compliant respirator pictogram to provide clear, standardised visual instruction.
Are respiratory protection signs legally required in the UK? Where risk assessments identify airborne health hazards, employers must provide clear mandatory PPE signage alongside appropriate respiratory protective equipment.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 compliant respirator symbol
- ✓ Clear mandatory PPE instruction text
- ✓ Durable gloss finish
- ✓ Vinyl and rigid plastic options
- ✓ Landscape 100 x 250 mm format
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor areas
- ✓ Reinforces respiratory PPE compliance
- ✓ Supports UK HSE signage requirements
- ✓ Reduces inhalation hazard exposure
- ✓ Improves workplace air hazard awareness
- ✓ Enhances audit and inspection readiness
- ✓ Contributes to safer industrial environments