Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign | Mandatory Safety Sign

Description

This sign mandates the use of opaque eye protection to prevent permanent eye injury from intense or non-visible radiation sources.

Also commonly referred to as a Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Used sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Opaque 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: Laser treatment rooms, UV curing stations, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy suites, phototherapy units.
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAM002

Where Should a Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn Sign Be Used?
Laser treatment rooms, UV curing stations, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy suites, phototherapy units.

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 entry points and within any area where lasers, UV, IPL or other high-intensity light sources are in operation, as standard tinted or clear safety glasses offer insufficient protection against such hazards. Opaque goggles block all light from reaching the eye, addressing the risk of retinal burns, photokeratitis or permanent vision loss.

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 Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign mean?
An Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign instructs all persons in the designated area to wear fully opaque goggles that completely block light from reaching the eyes, as protection against radiation hazards such as lasers or intense UV light sources.

Where should a Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near laser treatment rooms, uv curing stations, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Opaque 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 “Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Worn” and “Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Used”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Opaque Eye Protection Must Be Used” 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.