Wear Gloves Mandatory Signs
Wear Gloves Mandatory Signs are ISO 7010 compliant PPE safety signs displaying the white gloves pictogram with ‘Wear Gloves’ text to indicate hand protection is required. Designed for UK laboratories, food production, cleaning and industrial areas, they reinforce safe handling procedures and support BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 compliance.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to chemical handling rooms, food preparation areas, maintenance workshops and cleaning zones where risk assessments require hand protection. Position at eye level near access points, workstations or hazard areas to clearly instruct staff and visitors before exposure to irritants, sharp objects or contaminants.
Measured Workplace Safety Gains After Installation
- ✓ Increased glove compliance rates
- ✓ Reduced minor hand injury incidents
- ✓ Clear reinforcement of PPE procedures
- ✓ Improved hygiene and contamination control
- ✓ Consistent ISO symbol recognition
- ✓ Stronger audit and inspection readiness
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO compliant gloves pictogram
- Size: 50 x 100 mm (H x W)
- Background colour: Blue
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Material: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Material: Rigid plastic
- Finish: High gloss surface
- Orientation: Portrait
- Text: ‘Wear Gloves’
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Supplied individually
Hand Protection Signage Setup & Compliance Guide
- ❌ Installing away from hazard entry points
- ❌ Using signs without reinforcing PPE policy
- ❌ Obscuring visibility with shelving or doors
- ❌ Where gloves are optional, not mandatory
- ❌ In escape routes requiring luminous signage
- ❌ As a replacement for COSHH risk controls
- ✅ Place before chemical or sharp hazard exposure
- ✅ Match location with PPE induction training
- ✅ Keep clean and clearly visible
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Wear Gloves Mandatory Signs? Wear Gloves Mandatory Signs are ISO 7010 compliant PPE safety signs displaying the gloves pictogram and ‘Wear Gloves’ instruction to indicate that hand protection must be worn in designated areas.
Where should wear gloves signs be installed? They should be placed at entrances to chemical storage rooms, laboratories, food preparation areas and maintenance zones where risk assessments require hand protection.
What ISO code relates to gloves mandatory signs? Gloves safety signs follow ISO 7010 standards to ensure consistent pictogram recognition across UK and European workplaces.
Are hand protection signs legally required in the UK? Where risk assessments identify hazards such as chemicals, sharp materials or contamination, employers must provide clear mandatory signage alongside appropriate PPE.
Do ISO 7010 wear gloves safety signs comply with British Standards? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, supporting recognised safety symbol standards and UK workplace compliance.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 compliant gloves symbol
- ✓ Clear ‘Wear Gloves’ mandatory text
- ✓ Compact 50 x 100 mm format
- ✓ Gloss finish for durability
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic options
- ✓ Indoor and outdoor suitability
- ✓ Reinforces hand protection requirements
- ✓ Supports COSHH compliance in UK workplaces
- ✓ Reduces risk of chemical or cut injuries
- ✓ Improves hygiene control in food areas
- ✓ Enhances PPE awareness among staff
- ✓ Assists with safety audits and inspections