Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign | Mandatory Safety Sign

Description

This mandatory sign instructs all persons in the area to wear appropriate eye protection, preventing serious or permanent eye injury from flying debris, chemical splashes or harmful radiation.

Also commonly referred to as a Safety Glasses Must Be Worn sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Eye Protection Must Be Worn
Sign type: Mandatory Sign safety sign
Colour: Blue 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: Industrial workshops, chemical laboratories, construction sites, woodworking and metalworking facilities
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAM037

Where Should a Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign Be Used?
Industrial workshops, chemical laboratories, construction sites, woodworking and metalworking facilities

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: This sign should be posted at the entrance to or within any area where activities such as grinding, cutting, welding, handling of hazardous chemicals, or use of power tools create a risk of eye injury. It complies with ISO 7010 (symbol M004) and reinforces the legal requirement under personal protective equipment regulations for employers to enforce the use of safety eyewear. Displaying the sign ensures workers and visitors are clearly informed of the mandatory PPE requirement before entering the hazard zone.

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 Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign mean?
An Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign instructs all personnel and visitors in the designated area to wear suitable protective eyewear, such as safety glasses or goggles, to guard against eye injuries caused by hazards including flying particles, chemical splashes or intense light.

Where should a Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near industrial workshops, chemical laboratories, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign a mandatory sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the blue and white mandatory 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 “Eye Protection Must Be Worn” and “Safety Glasses Must Be Worn”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Safety Glasses Must Be Worn” 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.