Do Not Reach In Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns personnel not to insert their hand into an opening or aperture where machinery, blades, or other hazards could cause serious injury.

Also commonly referred to as a Do Not Insert Hands sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Reach In
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Industrial machinery with exposed moving parts, food processing equipment, recycling compactors, automatic door mechanisms
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP005

Where Should a Do Not Reach In Sign Be Used?
Industrial machinery with exposed moving parts, food processing equipment, recycling compactors, automatic door mechanisms

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: It should be posted directly on or adjacent to any machine aperture, chute, or enclosure opening where accidental or deliberate hand insertion could result in crush, laceration, or entrapment injuries. It is particularly important where automatic or remotely triggered movement means the hazard may not be visible or predictable from the operator’s position.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Do Not Reach In sign mean?
A Do Not Reach In sign instructs people not to insert their hand or fingers into the marked opening, aperture, or machine enclosure, warning that doing so presents a serious risk of injury from internal hazards such as moving parts, blades, or crushing mechanisms.

Where should a Do Not Reach In sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near industrial machinery with exposed moving parts, food processing equipment, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Reach In sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Do Not Reach In” and “Do Not Insert Hands”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Do Not Insert Hands” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite, PVC and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.