Use the Footbridge Sign

Use the Footbridge Sign – ISO 7010 Mandatory Symbol MS0022

The Use the Footbridge sign is a mandatory action pictogram used at cargo deck crossings, pipeline runs, and conveyor areas aboard ships and at port facilities to instruct crew and visitors to use the footbridge rather than crossing directly over hazardous deck obstructions. Rendered in the internationally recognised ISO 7010 blue circle with a white photoluminescent pictogram of a figure crossing an elevated footbridge, this sign gives an unmistakable, language-independent instruction wherever a safe, designated crossing point has been provided.

Onboard vessels, pipelines, cargo hatches, conveyor systems, and deck machinery frequently create trip hazards or restricted crossing zones that require personnel to use a designated footbridge rather than stepping over the obstruction directly. Crew or visitors who ignore the footbridge and cross directly risk trips, falls, or contact with moving machinery. Positioning this sign at each crossing point reinforces safe transit practice and directs personnel to the intended safe route.

Why Using the Footbridge Matters

Deck crossings involving pipelines, cargo equipment, or conveyor systems present ongoing trip and entanglement hazards, particularly during cargo operations or in wet, low-light, or high-motion conditions at sea. Failing to use the footbridge and instead crossing directly over an obstruction significantly increases the risk of a fall or contact injury. A clearly displayed mandatory sign at every relevant crossing point removes ambiguity about the correct route and gives every crew member and visitor an unmistakable, universally recognised reminder.

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 access-safety signage of this kind supports compliance with the ISM Code’s requirements for documented safe working procedures and hazard controls, and complements the broader shipboard safety regime established under SOLAS Chapter II-2. Fitting compliant, durable signage at every relevant deck crossing helps demonstrate a proactive safety culture during flag state and port state control inspections.

Installation Recommendations

Mount the Use the Footbridge sign at pipeline crossings, cargo hatch access points, and conveyor system crossings throughout the vessel and terminal. Fix the sign at eye level using stainless steel screws, rivets, or a suitable marine-grade adhesive so it withstands vibration, humidity, and saltwater exposure. In exterior and low-light areas, choose the photoluminescent variant so the pictogram remains visible if primary lighting fails, 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 the Footbridge Sign (SKU: MS0022) today to reinforce safe deck-crossing practice across your vessel’s cargo and pipeline areas.

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