Do Not Touch Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly instructs people not to touch an object, surface, or piece of equipment, helping to prevent injury, contamination, or damage.

Also commonly referred to as a Do Not Handle sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Touch
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: museums and galleries, electrical equipment panels, wet paint or freshly treated surfaces, food preparation and sterile work areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP067

Where Should a Do Not Touch Sign Be Used?
museums and galleries, electrical equipment panels, wet paint or freshly treated surfaces, food preparation and sterile work areas

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.

Why this sign: A Do Not Touch sign should be displayed wherever contact with a surface, object, or piece of equipment poses a risk of injury, contamination, or product damage. It is commonly used to protect both people and property in settings where unsupervised handling could have serious consequences.

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 Touch sign mean?
A Do Not Touch sign instructs people to refrain from making physical contact with the object, surface, or equipment to which it is affixed, in order to prevent injury, contamination, or damage.

Where should a Do Not Touch sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near museums and galleries, electrical equipment panels, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Touch 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 Touch” and “Do Not Handle”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Do Not Handle” 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 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.