Out Of Order Sign

Out Of Order Sign – ISO 7010 Warning Symbol HS0049

This Out Of Order sign tells crew, contractors and visitors that the equipment or fitting nearby is not functioning and should not be used until it has been repaired and returned to service. The sign combines the standard black exclamation triangle with a bold “CAUTION – Out of order” text panel beneath it, giving anyone approaching the item an instant visual cue plus an explicit written instruction in a single fixture.

As SKU HS0049 in the Hazard Signs range, it is built for continuous marine exposure and suits lifts, winches, deck equipment, galley appliances and any fitting that has been taken out of service pending repair.

The upper section shows the familiar black exclamation mark inside a warning triangle, while the lower panel spells out “CAUTION” in bold capitals followed by “Out of order” in smaller text, a combined pictogram-and-wording format that gives crew a clear, temporary marker distinct from the vessel’s permanent hazard signage.

Because equipment marked out of order may fail, jam or behave unpredictably if used, the written panel gives crew and visiting contractors the specific context a generic triangle alone cannot provide. The photoluminescent base keeps the out of order notice visible for a period after lighting fails, useful in stairwells, galleys and machinery spaces where lighting can be interrupted.

Why Out Of Order Marking Matters

Attempting to use faulty equipment is a recognised cause of injury, whether it is a jammed winch, a malfunctioning lift or a galley appliance with a known fault. Clear out of order signage at every affected item supports the vessel’s fault reporting and maintenance system and reminds crew and visitors not to rely on equipment that has been formally taken out of service. It also gives supervisors a clear reference point when tracking outstanding repairs during rounds and handovers.

Compliance and Certification

This sign is produced to align with IMO shipboard safety signage guidance and the combined pictogram-and-text warning format used across shipping and industrial equipment safety, supporting the ISM Code’s requirement for documented control of known equipment faults. A visible out of order notice on any faulty item is a documented control that classification surveyors and internal safety auditors expect to see during a planned maintenance review.

Installation Recommendations

Position the sign directly on or immediately beside the faulty equipment, at a height and location that is seen before the item is approached or operated. The self-adhesive backing suits quick, temporary placement for the duration of the fault, and the sign can be paired with a physical isolation such as a lock-out tag for equipment that poses an additional hazard if used. Remove the sign promptly once the equipment has been repaired and confirmed safe to return to service.

• 425 x 567mm rigid or self-adhesive format for steel, aluminium or GRP surfaces
• Photoluminescent base for visibility during power loss or blackout drills
• UV-stable, saltwater-resistant construction for long-term exterior exposure
• Self-adhesive or pre-drilled fixing options for fast, secure installation
• Combined pictogram and bold English text for added clarity beyond the symbol alone

Order the HS0049 Out Of Order sign today to mark every faulty piece of equipment before your next planned maintenance review. Safety Sign Hub stocks the complete IMPA/ISSA-coded hazard sign range and ships marine-grade signage across Australia and to vessels in port, with bulk pricing for fleet orders.

See the full Hazard Signs range for related ISO 7010 warning pictograms, or browse our Fire Fighting Signs for IMO A.654(16) fire control signage to complete your vessel’s safety signage plan.