Hand Protection Signs

Hand Protection Signs are mandatory safety signs used to inform employees, contractors and visitors that suitable hand protection must be worn in designated areas. Commonly referred to as Protective Gloves Signs, Hand Protection Must Be Worn Signs or Safety Gloves Signs, they help communicate essential PPE requirements and reduce the risk of workplace hand injuries.

These signs are widely used in factories, warehouses, construction sites, laboratories, engineering workshops, food production facilities and manufacturing environments where employees may be exposed to chemicals, sharp materials, hot surfaces or other hand injury hazards.

Manufactured in the UK, Rainbow Safety's range of hand protection signs is available in durable materials including self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic, aluminium and photoluminescent glow in the dark options. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, they provide a clear reminder that protective gloves are required before entering hazardous areas.

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Hand Protection Must Be Worn In This Area Sign

Clearly instruct workers and visitors that hand protection must be worn in designated areas to reinforce mandatory workplace safety requirements.
• Instructs mandatory use of protective gloves in hazardous areas
• Suitable for workshops, factories and industrial workplaces
• Bold blue and white symbol and clear text provide high visibility and quick recognition
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Rigid Plastic 1mm (Self Adhesive Back), Rigid Plastic (2mm), Rigid Plastic 2mm (Self Adhesive Back) and Self Adhesive Vinyl
• Helps reinforce hand protection requirements and reduce the risk of hand injuries

£2.71

Hand protection symbol mandatory PPE safety sign

Hand Protection Symbol Sign

Clearly instructs individuals to wear protective gloves in designated areas.
• Ensures hand protection is worn to reduce injury risk
• Ideal for factories, workshops, laboratories and construction sites
• Clear glove symbol on blue background for high visibility
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm) and Self Adhesive Vinyl
• Helps maintain compliance with workplace safety requirements

£3.28

Protective Gloves Must Be Worn Hand Protection Sign

Clearly instruct workers and visitors that protective gloves must be worn to reinforce mandatory hand protection requirements.
• Indicates that protective gloves must be worn in designated work areas
• Suitable for workshops, construction sites and industrial environments
• Bold white text and protective gloves symbol on blue provide high visibility and quick recognition
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Rigid Plastic 1mm (Self Adhesive Back), Rigid Plastic (2mm), Rigid Plastic 2mm (Self Adhesive Back) and Self Adhesive Vinyl
• Helps reinforce hand protection requirements and reduce the risk of hand injuries

£2.71

Hand Protection Signs Guide

Hand Protection Signs are mandatory PPE signs used to indicate that suitable protective gloves must be worn before entering a specific area or carrying out certain tasks. Using the recognised blue mandatory safety symbol, these signs help communicate workplace safety requirements clearly and consistently.

They are commonly used wherever there is a risk of cuts, abrasions, burns, chemical exposure, contamination or other hazards that could result in hand injuries. Clear hand protection signage helps reinforce PPE procedures and supports safer working practices.

Where Are Hand Protection Signs Used?

Manufacturing facilities
Engineering workshops
Construction sites
Warehouses and logistics centres
Chemical storage and handling areas
Food production facilities
Laboratories and testing environments
Maintenance and repair workshops

Types Of Hand Protection Signs

Hand Protection Must Be Worn Signs
Hand Protection Sign
Protective Gloves Must Be Worn Signs

Available Materials

Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Ideal for smooth indoor walls, machinery and workplace surfaces.

Rigid Plastic

Durable and suitable for most workplace environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do hand protection signs mean?

Hand protection signs indicate that suitable protective gloves must be worn within the designated area.

Where should hand protection signs be displayed?

They should be installed at entrances to hazardous areas and locations where gloves are required before work begins.

What colour are hand protection signs?

Hand protection signs use the recognised blue mandatory safety sign format with white symbols and text.

When are protective gloves required in the workplace?

Protective gloves are typically required where there is a risk from chemicals, sharp objects, heat, contamination, abrasions or hazardous materials.

Are hand protection signs mandatory?

Where risk assessments identify the need for hand protection, appropriate signage should be used to communicate PPE requirements clearly.

Can hand protection signs be used outdoors?

Yes. Aluminium and rigid plastic signs are suitable for outdoor installations where weather resistance is required.

What is the difference between hand protection signs and glove signs?

Both terms generally refer to mandatory PPE signs that require suitable protective gloves to be worn.

Can hand protection signs be customised?

Yes. Rainbow Safety can manufacture custom signs featuring site-specific instructions, company logos and additional PPE requirements.

Why are hand protection signs important?

They provide a clear reminder that gloves are required, helping reduce workplace injuries and reinforce PPE compliance.

Why Buy From Rainbow Safety?

Manufactured in the UK
Over 30 years of safety signage expertise
Fast dispatch on standard products
Trade discounts available
Custom signage manufactured to order
Extensive range of PPE and workplace safety signs
Trusted by UK businesses, schools, contractors and local authorities
Expert support from an experienced safety signage team