Wear Opaque Eye Protection Sign

Wear Opaque Eye Protection Sign – ISO 7010 Mandatory Symbol MS0014

The Wear Opaque Eye Protection sign is a mandatory action pictogram used to instruct crew and workers to wear opaque eye protection during welding, cutting, grinding, or other tasks that produce intense light, sparks, or flying debris. Rendered in the internationally recognised ISO 7010 blue circle with a white photoluminescent pictogram of a face wearing solid blindfold-style goggles, this sign leaves no ambiguity that full opaque coverage, not simply clear safety glasses, is required for the task at hand.

Onboard ships and at industrial worksites, certain hot-work and inspection tasks demand complete eye occlusion rather than partial protection, such as during arc welding flash exposure checks, radiographic inspection, or specific maintenance procedures where stray light or radiation hazards are present. Posting this sign at welding bays, hot-work permit stations, and equipment lockers ensures crew and contractors select the correct opaque eyewear before starting work, rather than defaulting to standard protective glasses that would not provide adequate protection.

Why Wearing Opaque Eye Protection Matters

Failing to wear opaque eye protection in tasks that require it can result in serious and sometimes permanent eye injury from arc flash, intense light exposure, or airborne contaminants. Standard clear or tinted eyewear does not provide the same barrier as opaque protection, and workers may not realise the distinction without clear signage at the point of use. A dedicated mandatory sign eliminates this confusion, giving every crew member, contractor, and visitor an unmistakable, language-independent instruction recognised across international fleets and worksites.

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 eye protection 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 hot-work and inspection location helps demonstrate a proactive safety culture during flag state and port state control inspections.

Installation Recommendations

Mount the Wear Opaque Eye Protection sign at welding bays, hot-work permit stations, radiographic inspection areas, and equipment storage lockers where opaque eyewear is issued. 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 workshop and engine room environments, 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 Opaque Eye Protection Sign (SKU: MS0014) today to ensure crew select the correct eye protection for hot-work and inspection tasks aboard your vessel.

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