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Stop Machine Before Removing Guards Symbol Signs
£5.99
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SKU
MD054U*
Stop machine before removing guards mandatory sign that reinforces shutdown checks before guard removal. ISO 7010 compliant, 100 x 250mm landscape, supplied in vinyl or rigid plastic for UK machinery areas
Stop Machine Before Removing Guards Mandatory Signs deliver a clear stop instruction before protective guards are removed, helping reduce start-up, entanglement and contact risks during servicing. The blue mandatory format supports quick recognition on shopfloor equipment, maintenance bays and engineering workshops.
Where & How to Use
Fit this landscape sign on or beside machinery where guards are removed for cleaning, adjustment or servicing. Position at eye level near start controls, isolators or access panels so the message is seen before guard removal begins in workshops, factories and contractor maintenance areas.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Fewer guards removed on running equipment
- ✓ Clearer shutdown behaviour before servicing
- ✓ Reduced start-up risk during maintenance
- ✓ Better consistency in safe work routines
- ✓ Lower exposure to entanglement hazards
- ✓ Stronger audit-ready safety communication
Specifications
- Sign type: Mandatory machinery safety sign
- Message: Stop machine before removing guards
- Size: 100 x 250 mm (H x W)
- Orientation: Landscape
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbols: White
- Format: Symbol and text
- Conforms to ISO 7010
- Material option: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material option: Rigid plastic
- Material option: Adhesive rigid plastic
- Supports the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996
Extra Guidance for Installers and Safety Managers
Common Mistakes
- ❌ Placing it away from start controls
- ❌ Fitting it where guards never come off
- ❌ Using a surface that is oily or dusty
When NOT to use this sign
- ❌ Where lock-off signage is required instead
- ❌ On equipment with fixed, non-removable guarding
- ❌ In pedestrian routes with no machinery risk
Pro Installer Tips
- ✅ Mount beside isolators and start buttons
- ✅ Degrease metal panels before applying
- ✅ Choose rigid plastic where impacts are likely
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Stop Machine Before Removing Guards Mandatory Signs? Stop Machine Before Removing Guards Mandatory Signs are mandatory safety signs that instruct operators to stop equipment before removing protective guards for servicing, cleaning or adjustment.
Where should I install this sign on machinery? Place it at eye level near start controls, isolators or access panels so it is seen before guards are removed.
Does this sign meet recognised safety standards? It conforms to ISO 7010 and supports clear mandatory messaging aligned with UK safety sign expectations.
Which material should I choose for my site? Self-adhesive vinyl suits smooth panels while rigid plastic is better where knocks, washdowns or frequent contact are expected.
Are stop machine before removing guards mandatory safety signs suitable for every guarded machine? They suit machinery where guards are removed for maintenance, but they should be used alongside your isolation and safe system of work procedures.
Features & Benefits
Features
- ✓ Purpose: Prompts shutdown before guard removal starts
- ✓ Design: Blue mandatory layout for fast recognition
- ✓ Material: Choice of vinyl, rigid plastic and adhesive rigid plastic
- ✓ Compliance: Conforms to ISO 7010 for consistent safety messaging
- ✓ Durability: Suits busy machinery and maintenance areas
- ✓ Fixing: Adhesive options for quick, clean installation
Benefits
- ✓ Helps reduce start-up and contact injury risks
- ✓ Reinforces safer servicing and adjustment routines
- ✓ Improves operator consistency during maintenance checks
- ✓ Supports clear, audit-friendly site instructions
- ✓ Keeps critical guidance visible at point of work
- ✓ Where to use: Workshops, factories and engineering bays
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