Respiratory Protection Symbol Signs
Respiratory Protection Symbol Signs are mandatory blue PPE signs displaying the ISO 7010 respirator pictogram to indicate respiratory protective equipment must be worn. Designed for UK industrial, spraying and hazardous dust areas, they deliver instant symbol recognition without text and support compliance with BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to spray booths, chemical storage rooms, paint mixing areas, construction dust zones and any workplace where airborne contaminants require RPE. Position before exposure points at eye level to ensure clear visibility. Suitable for indoor production facilities and outdoor industrial environments.
Workplace Safety Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Increased respirator compliance rates
- ✓ Reduced airborne exposure incidents
- ✓ Clear reinforcement of COSHH controls
- ✓ Improved inspection and audit readiness
- ✓ Consistent ISO symbol recognition
- ✓ Stronger workplace health awareness
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO compliant respirator pictogram
- Background colour: Blue
- Symbol colour: White
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Material: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material: Rigid plastic
- Orientation: Portrait
- Shape: Square
- Text: None, symbol only
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective finish
- Suitable for indoor use
- Suitable for outdoor use
- Supplied individually
- Available in multiple size options
- Designed for mandatory PPE areas
RPE Signage Compliance & Installation Guide
- ❌ Installing beyond normal viewing distance
- ❌ Using text-only signage in multilingual sites
- ❌ Failing to match size to hazard area scale
- ❌ Where no respiratory hazard exists
- ❌ In escape routes requiring photoluminescent signs
- ❌ As a replacement for COSHH controls
- ✅ Position before dust or vapour exposure
- ✅ Combine with RPE policy training
- ✅ Keep unobstructed and well maintained
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Respiratory Protection Symbol Signs? Respiratory Protection Symbol Signs are mandatory blue PPE signs displaying the ISO 7010 respirator pictogram to indicate that appropriate respiratory protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.
Where should respirator signs be installed? They should be positioned at entrances to spray areas, chemical rooms, dusty construction areas and workplaces where airborne hazards are identified through risk assessment.
What ISO code applies to respirator safety signs? Respiratory PPE symbols follow ISO 7010 standards to ensure consistent visual recognition across UK and European workplaces.
Are respiratory protection signs legally required in the UK? Where risk assessments identify exposure to hazardous dust, fumes or vapours, employers must provide clear mandatory signage alongside suitable respiratory protective equipment.
Do ISO 7010 respirator PPE safety signs comply with British Standards? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, supporting recognised safety symbol standards for UK workplaces.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 respirator symbol design
- ✓ Clear blue mandatory background
- ✓ Symbol-only format for universal understanding
- ✓ Durable gloss finish
- ✓ Vinyl and rigid plastic options
- ✓ Indoor and outdoor suitability
- ✓ Instantly communicates RPE requirement
- ✓ Supports UK COSHH compliance
- ✓ Reduces confusion in noisy environments
- ✓ Enhances airborne hazard awareness
- ✓ Strengthens PPE policy enforcement
- ✓ Improves workplace safety culture