Wear Gloves Signs
Wear Gloves Signs are ISO 7010 compliant mandatory PPE safety signs displaying the recognised M009 protective gloves pictogram within a blue circular format. Used across UK manufacturing, chemical handling and laboratory areas, they clearly instruct personnel to wear suitable hand protection to reduce injury risk and maintain workplace compliance.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entrances to chemical stores, engineering workshops, food preparation areas, waste handling points and any zone identified by risk assessment as requiring protective gloves. Position at eye level on doors, barrier rails or access points so the instruction is visible before contact with hazards.
Hand Safety Performance Impact After Installation
- ✓ Reinforces mandatory hand protection policy
- ✓ Reduces risk of cuts, abrasions and chemical burns
- ✓ Supports ISO 7010 and UK PPE compliance
- ✓ Improves worker awareness at hazard points
- ✓ Enhances audit and inspection readiness
- ✓ Promotes consistent PPE communication
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 symbol code: M009
- Pictogram: Protective gloves
- Text: Wear gloves
- 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 PPE at Work Regulations
Hand Protection Compliance & Placement Guidance
- ❌ Mounting sign inside hazard area instead of entry point
- ❌ Using text-only signage without ISO symbol
- ❌ Selecting undersized format for large access doors
- ❌ Where multiple PPE items must be displayed together
- ❌ For floor marking strip applications
- ❌ Where bilingual messaging is required
- ✅ Fix at main entry to handling zones
- ✅ Match material to chemical or outdoor exposure
- ✅ Align with PPE at Work Regulations policy
Customers frequently asked questions
What are Wear Gloves Signs? Wear Gloves Signs are mandatory PPE safety signs displaying the ISO 7010 M009 protective gloves symbol, instructing personnel to wear suitable hand protection in designated hazard areas.
Are wear gloves signs required in UK workplaces? Where risk assessments identify chemical, abrasion or mechanical hazards, UK regulations require clear mandatory signage aligned with BS EN ISO 7010 and PPE at Work Regulations.
Where should a wear gloves sign be installed? They should be positioned at entrances to chemical stores, engineering workshops, food preparation areas and any location where protective gloves are mandatory.
What does ISO 7010 M009 mean? ISO 7010 M009 represents the mandatory wear protective gloves symbol and ensures consistent safety communication across UK and European workplaces.
Do Wear Gloves Signs comply with BS EN ISO 7010? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 to support legally aligned and recognisable workplace PPE signage.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M009 gloves pictogram
- ✓ Clear blue mandatory circular design
- ✓ Available in vinyl or rigid plastic
- ✓ Durable high gloss finish
- ✓ Indoor and outdoor suitability
- ✓ Multiple size options available
- ✓ Reinforces hand protection compliance instantly
- ✓ Supports UK PPE legal requirements
- ✓ Reduces risk of hand injuries
- ✓ Suitable for chemical and industrial areas
- ✓ Maintains visibility in demanding environments
- ✓ Strengthens workplace safety culture