Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign
Price range: £2.00 through £20.50
SKU: M1002
Buy Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign.
All the signs in the Warning Signs and category conform to the Health & Safety Signs and Signals Regulations – BS 5499-1 and EN ISO 7010. Please contact us at info@eusigns.co.uk for customised size and design requests.
Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign
Machinery throws sparks, chips and coolant; eyes do not get second chances. Therefore, you need an Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign that workers notice instantly and obey without hesitation. We design and manufacture this mandatory PPE board in the UK; we keep the ISO 7010 pictogram dominant; and we print for tough industrial environments so the message stays clear long after installation. Moreover, by pairing a high-visibility blue circle with concise text, you turn a generic safety reminder into a binding instruction at the point of use. As a result, operators reach for the correct eye protection before they touch the controls.
Eye protection sign: what it communicates and why it works
The ISO 7010 M004 pictogram shows protective eyewear inside a blue circle. Because that circle denotes a mandatory action, staff read it as a rule rather than a suggestion. Consequently, this Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign makes the requirement explicit at grinders, lathes, mills, presses, saws and CNC stations. Additionally, visitors and contractors decode the symbol at a glance, even if English is not their first language. When you mount the board at the control position or tool bay, you reduce excuses and tighten compliance during audits.
Where to install the Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign
Place the sign where the decision happens. Therefore, fix it at machine eye level next to start buttons, tool change areas and guarding interlocks. Furthermore, repeat at consumables racks where operators pick up wheels, inserts or tooling. In shared cells, add the board at the entry point so anyone crossing the line understands the rule. For busy fabrication floors, mount repeaters along the main aisle; then add a second board inside the cell for the operator. Finally, in labs and R&D bays, post the sign on every enclosed rig that ejects chips or swarf.
Compliance: align with BS 5499 and EN ISO 7010
Auditors check clarity and consistency. Consequently, we keep the ISO 7010 M004 pictogram dominant; we maintain correct colours; and we use concise wording that matches the action. The result is a board that aligns with the intent of BS 5499 and EN ISO 7010. If you require documentation, we can provide symbol references, material data and placement notes for your RAMS. For background on protecting eyes at work, review the Health and Safety Executive guidance: HSE: Eye protection.
Mandatory eye protection sign: materials that survive real sites
Workshops and plants punish signage with coolant, oil mist, heat and abrasion. Therefore, choose substrates and finishes that match service life and cleaning routines. All versions use high-resolution print with UV-stable inks; optional laminates add chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Vinyl Sticker: Smooth housings, guards and enclosures; quick to apply and easy to replace.
- 2 mm Rigid Plastic (PVC): Lightweight, economical and tidy for interiors.
- 3 mm Foamex: Rigid, clean edges; ideal for walls, panels and machine surrounds.
- 5 mm Foamex: Extra stiffness for wider spans and rough handling.
- 3 mm Aluminium Composite (ACP): Long term flatness and durability near heat or moisture.
- 5 mm Aluminium Composite (ACP): Maximum rigidity for exposed zones and long runs.
- Optional photoluminescent: Glow in low light; verify suitability for your environment.
If glare or washdown is an issue, select a matte or anti-graffiti laminate. We can also pre-drill holes and radius corners to speed fitting and prevent edge stress.
Eye protection sign sizing: choose by visibility, not paper
Guesswork leads to tiny, ignored boards. Instead, size by viewing distance and conditions. As a quick rule, use larger panels for long approaches and cluttered backgrounds; use compact panels near controls at arm’s length. For a structured method, use our calculator and guidance here: Safety Sign Size Guide. That page explains the distance-factor approach so you can defend choices in audits.
Stocked sizes for fast ordering in millimetres
- 150 × 200
- 200 × 300
- 300 × 100
- 300 × 200
- 300 × 400
- 400 × 300
- 400 × 600
- 600 × 200
- 600 × 400
If you cannot find the option you need, email sales@eusigns.co.uk. Tell us the viewing distance, mounting surface and cleaning routine; we will specify a size and finish that work on your line and save the spec for repeat orders.
Eye protection PPE: integrate the sign with procedures
Signs work best when they reinforce process. Therefore, pair this Eye Protection Must Be Worn When Operating This Machine Sign with inductions, toolbox talks and supervisor checks. Additionally, store compliant goggles near the sign so the action is frictionless. In mixed-risk areas, combine with ear and hand protection boards so operators see all mandatory PPE in one glance. For LOTO steps, add a simple checklist beside the sign; the physical proximity reduces delay and boosts compliance.
Placement and visibility: make it impossible to miss
Place the board at eye level for the intended user; keep clear of swing areas and glare. Furthermore, angle wall-mounted panels slightly to reduce reflections from bay lighting. Where coolant spray coats surfaces, position the board outside the mist zone; then repeat on the enclosure door so operators see it both before and after opening guards. In shared cells, use consistent heights and spacing across all machines to reduce visual noise.
Machine safety sign: installation that saves time
Match fixings to the substrate. On smooth machine skins, VHB tape gives a neat, quick bond; degrease first for reliability. On rough surfaces or walls, use stainless screws with backing washers. For mesh guards, cable-tie a pre-drilled ACP panel. Plan a small offset from edges and handles so the board does not catch on moving parts or cleaning tools. After installation, log the location and size in your signage schedule so replacements arrive correctly drilled and labelled.
Durability and cleaning: keep the message crisp
Coolant and dust hide text if you let them. Consequently, add a quick wipe to daily or weekly checks; matte or anti-graffiti laminates tolerate solvent wipes and keep the surface readable. Where heat or UV exposure is high, choose ACP over Foamex for long-term flatness. When you retire a machine, relocate non-adhesive boards to the replacement; consistent messaging speeds operator orientation.
Who uses this mandatory eye protection sign and how
Manufacturing plants, joinery shops, metal fabrication, laboratories and college workshops deploy this board wherever rotating tools, abrasive wheels or splinters threaten eyes. Supervisors mount it at specific assets; H&S teams standardise the layout across sites; and procurement orders labelled packs that match the machine list. Because the message is consistent and the symbol is universal, new starters learn the rule quickly and visitors comply without long explanations.
Related ranges: complete your PPE system
Standardise your site with matching mandatory boards. Add Mandatory Signs for hearing and hand protection where needed; cover hazards with Warning Signs; control behaviour with Prohibition Signs. For a full view of options, see all Health and Safety Signs. When you are ready to roll out across multiple lines, contact us for a simple schedule: asset, message, size, material and fixing.
Why order this Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign from EU Signs
We manufacture in Borehamwood; we print on UV flatbed and solvent platforms; and we finish on CNC for clean edges. Consequently, you receive crisp pictograms, accurate colour and boards that sit flat and last. We offer free local delivery within three miles of WD6; we ship quickly across the UK; and we store your artwork masters so reorders match batch to batch. If you need bilingual text or asset IDs, we add them while keeping the pictogram dominant.
Specifications at a glance
- Mandatory PPE board with ISO 7010 M004 pictogram and clear text.
- Durable substrates: Vinyl Sticker; 2 mm PVC; 3 or 5 mm Foamex; 3 or 5 mm ACP; photoluminescent option.
- Stocked sizes from 150 × 200 to 600 × 400 mm; custom sizes available.
- Optional matte or anti-graffiti laminate; pre-drilled holes; radius corners.
- UK made; fast delivery; consistent colour and finish across reorders.
Need help choosing? Use our Safety Sign Size Guide or email sales@eusigns.co.uk for a quick recommendation based on viewing distance and lighting.
