Wear High Visibility Clothing Sign

Wear High Visibility Clothing Sign – ISO 7010 Mandatory Symbol MS0018

The Wear High Visibility Clothing sign is a mandatory action pictogram used throughout deck areas, cargo operations zones, and vehicle traffic areas aboard ships and at port facilities to instruct crew, stevedores, and visitors to wear high visibility clothing at all times. Rendered in the internationally recognised ISO 7010 blue circle with a white photoluminescent pictogram of a reflective safety vest, this sign gives an unmistakable, language-independent instruction that is critical wherever moving machinery, vehicles, or low-light conditions are present.

Onboard vessels and at berth, deck crew work alongside cranes, forklifts, mooring winches, and moving cargo in conditions that can range from bright daylight to poor visibility during night operations or heavy weather. A crew member or contractor who fails to wear high visibility clothing in these areas is significantly harder for plant operators and other personnel to see, increasing the risk of a serious struck-by incident. Positioning this sign at deck access points, cargo operation zones, and vehicle traffic areas reinforces this requirement before anyone enters a hazardous zone.

Why Wearing High Visibility Clothing Matters

Struck-by incidents involving moving vehicles, cranes, and cargo-handling equipment remain a significant cause of serious injury in maritime and port environments. Failing to wear high visibility clothing dramatically reduces the distance at which plant operators and other crew can see a person, particularly during low-light conditions, dusk, or night operations. A clearly displayed mandatory sign at every relevant entry point removes ambiguity about the requirement and gives every crew member, stevedore, and visitor an unmistakable, universally recognised reminder before entering a traffic or cargo operations area.

Compliance and Certification

This sign is manufactured to the ISO 7010 international graphical symbol standard, ensuring the pictogram is instantly recognisable to seafarers, stevedores, and port personnel regardless of nationality or first language. High visibility clothing signage of this kind supports compliance with the ISM Code’s requirements for documented safe working procedures and hazard controls in cargo and deck operations, and complements the broader shipboard safety regime established under SOLAS Chapter II-2. Fitting compliant, durable signage at every relevant deck and cargo area helps demonstrate a proactive safety culture during flag state and port state control inspections.

Installation Recommendations

Mount the Wear High Visibility Clothing sign at deck access points, cargo hold entrances, mooring stations, and vehicle traffic areas 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 Wear High Visibility Clothing Sign (SKU: MS0018) today to reinforce essential visibility requirements across your vessel’s deck and cargo operation areas.

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