Safety Harness Must Be Worn In This Area Signs
Safety Harness Must Be Worn In This Area Sign is an ISO 7010 compliant mandatory PPE sign featuring the recognised safety harness pictogram within a blue circular format. Used across UK construction sites, scaffolding platforms and elevated work zones, it clearly instructs personnel to wear approved fall protection equipment before entering height risk areas.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at roof access points, scaffolding entrances, elevated platforms, mezzanine levels and any location governed by work at height risk assessments. Position at eye level before the hazard area begins so workers and contractors see the harness requirement prior to exposure to fall risks.
Work at Height Safety Impact After Installation
- ✓ Reinforces mandatory fall protection rules
- ✓ Reduces risk of falls from height incidents
- ✓ Supports ISO 7010 and UK signage compliance
- ✓ Improves contractor awareness on access points
- ✓ Enhances HSE inspection readiness
- ✓ Promotes consistent PPE communication
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 symbol code: M018
- Pictogram: Safety harness
- Text: Safety harness must be worn in this area
- Orientation: Portrait
- Background colour: Blue
- Symbol and text colour: White
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied individually
- Materials: Self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic
- Size options: Multiple dimensions available
- Display area: Indoor and outdoor use
- Shape: Mandatory circular symbol format
- ISO-compliant graphical symbols
- Aligned with UK Work at Height Regulations
Height Safety Compliance & Placement Guidance
- ❌ Placing sign after access ladder or platform entry
- ❌ Using faded or non ISO-compliant graphics
- ❌ Selecting indoor material for exposed scaffold areas
- ❌ Where multiple PPE items must be displayed together
- ❌ For temporary floor marking applications
- ❌ Where bilingual wording is required
- ✅ Fix at primary access to elevated areas
- ✅ Choose rigid plastic for outdoor durability
- ✅ Align with Work at Height Regulations policy
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Safety Harness Must Be Worn In This Area sign? A Safety Harness Must Be Worn In This Area sign is a mandatory PPE safety sign displaying the ISO 7010 M018 harness symbol, instructing workers to wear approved fall protection equipment before entering height risk areas.
Are safety harness signs required by UK law? Where risk assessments identify work at height hazards, UK regulations require clear mandatory signage aligned with recognised standards including BS EN ISO 7010 and the Work at Height Regulations.
Where should safety harness signage be installed? It should be placed at access points to scaffolding, roofs, elevated platforms and any area where a fall from height risk exists.
What does ISO 7010 M018 represent? ISO 7010 M018 is the recognised mandatory safety harness pictogram ensuring consistent safety communication across UK and European workplaces.
Do Safety Harness Must Be Worn signs comply with BS EN ISO 7010? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, supporting consistent and legally aligned PPE signage across UK sites.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M018 harness pictogram
- ✓ Clear blue mandatory circular design
- ✓ Available in vinyl or rigid plastic
- ✓ Durable high gloss finish
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- ✓ Multiple size options available
- ✓ Reinforces fall protection compliance instantly
- ✓ Supports UK Work at Height Regulations
- ✓ Reduces likelihood of serious injury incidents
- ✓ Suitable for scaffolding and roof access points
- ✓ Maintains visibility in demanding conditions
- ✓ Strengthens overall site safety culture