Use Barrier Cream Sign

Use Barrier Cream Sign – ISO 7010 Mandatory Symbol MS0021

The Use Barrier Cream sign is a mandatory action pictogram used in workshops, galleys, and maintenance areas aboard ships to instruct crew to use barrier cream before handling chemicals, oils, solvents, or other substances that can irritate or damage the skin. Rendered in the internationally recognised ISO 7010 blue circle with a white photoluminescent pictogram of cream being applied to a hand, this sign gives an unmistakable, language-independent instruction to apply protective skin cream before starting the task.

Onboard vessels, crew regularly handle fuels, lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and paints that can cause dermatitis, chemical burns, or long-term skin damage with repeated exposure. Applying barrier cream before such tasks creates a protective layer that reduces skin absorption and simplifies clean-up afterward. Positioning this sign at workshop entrances, chemical storage areas, and maintenance stations reinforces this simple but effective protective measure before work begins.

Why Using Barrier Cream Matters

Occupational skin conditions, including contact dermatitis, are among the most common work-related health issues in maritime and industrial settings, often developing gradually from repeated low-level chemical exposure. Failing to use barrier cream when handling irritant substances increases the risk of both acute skin reactions and cumulative long-term damage. A clearly displayed mandatory sign at every relevant task location removes reliance on individual habit and gives every crew member an unmistakable, universally recognised reminder before handling hazardous substances.

Compliance and Certification

This sign is manufactured to the ISO 7010 international graphical symbol standard, ensuring the pictogram is instantly recognisable to seafarers and shore-based personnel regardless of nationality or first language. Mandatory skin-protection signage of this kind supports compliance with the ISM Code’s requirements for documented occupational health and safety procedures, and complements the broader shipboard safety and welfare regime established under SOLAS Chapter II-2. Fitting compliant, durable signage at every relevant chemical handling and maintenance area helps demonstrate a proactive health and safety culture during flag state and port state control inspections.

Installation Recommendations

Mount the Use Barrier Cream sign at workshop entrances, chemical and paint storage areas, and maintenance stations where barrier cream dispensers are provided. Fix the sign at eye level using stainless steel screws, rivets, or a suitable marine-grade adhesive so it withstands humidity, chemical exposure, and frequent contact in high-traffic areas. Choose the photoluminescent variant for engine rooms and workshop areas where lighting may be reduced, and inspect signage periodically as part of routine safety rounds to confirm it stays legible and securely fixed.

• Manufactured to ISO 7010 mandatory pictogram standard (blue circle, photoluminescent symbol)
• Rigid or self-adhesive 425 x 425mm panel to suit bulkhead or equipment mounting
• UV-stable and saltwater-resistant construction for reliable long-term marine performance
• Photoluminescent charge provides visibility during power loss or low-light conditions
• Multiple fixing options available including screw-fix, rivet, and adhesive backing

Order the Use Barrier Cream Sign (SKU: MS0021) today to reinforce essential skin-protection practice across your vessel’s workshops and chemical handling areas.

For related shipboard safety requirements, browse our Hazard Signs and Fire Fighting Signs categories to complete your vessel’s compliant signage package.