Personal Protective Equipment

PPE Signs: Which Protection Is Required Where?

PPE signs tell workers and visitors at a glance which protective equipment they must put on before entering an area. This category holds more than a thousand signs covering hard hats, hair nets, safety glasses, face shields, ear plugs, dust and gas masks, gloves, safety footwear, hi-vis vests and safety harnesses. Ilgi Trafik manufactures every sign in its own factory in Akyurt, Ankara, and sells directly to customers.

What Do PPE Signs Mean?

Most PPE signs are mandatory signs: a white pictogram inside a blue circle means the action is compulsory. Text versions such as “Hard Hat Must Be Worn” or “Wear Safety Glasses” reinforce the symbol in words. Some signs combine a yellow and black hazard panel with the PPE instruction, for example a dust, noise or electrical hazard warning next to a mask, ear defender or electrician's glove symbol. ISO 7010 symbol versions are also available in the range.

Subcategories

• Head protection: hard hat, hair net, bump cap and swimming cap signs.
• Eye and face protection: safety glasses, face shield and welding mask signs.
• Hearing protection: ear plug and ear defender signs.
• Respiratory protection: dust mask, gas mask, breathing apparatus and escape mask signs.
• Hand protection: cut-resistant, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, electrician's and antistatic glove signs.
• Foot protection: safety shoes, antistatic footwear, overshoes and gaiters.
• Body protection: workwear, aprons, hi-vis vests, life jackets and safety harness signs.
• Multiple PPE: combination signs showing hard hat, goggles, gloves, mask and boots on one panel.

Where Should PPE Signs Be Placed?

Place the sign where people see it before they enter the zone that requires protection. Typical locations are site and factory entrances, production hall doors, machine stations, welding and grinding areas, laboratories and food production areas. Mount it close to eye level, in a well-lit spot that will not be blocked by stock. Turkish Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and the Health and Safety Signs Regulation require signs wherever risks cannot be eliminated by other means. A sign does not replace PPE; it reminds people to wear the right equipment every time.

Materials and Sizes

Every sign is available in three materials: 1 mm galvanized steel for long outdoor life, 3 mm PVC foam board (dekota) for light indoor mounting, and vinyl stickers for doors, cabinets and machine housings. Text signs come in A5, A4, A3 and A2; symbol signs come in square sizes from 10×10 cm to 60×60 cm. Large sizes suit entrances read from a distance, small sizes suit machine stations. Bilingual Turkish-English versions are available for sites with international staff or visitors. Contact us for custom text, logos or sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PPE signs be used outdoors? Yes. The signs are suitable for indoor and outdoor use; on open construction sites and sunny façades, 1 mm galvanized steel is the strongest choice.

Do I need a separate sign for each item of PPE? No. The Multiple PPE subcategory offers combination signs that show hard hat, goggles, gloves, mask and boots on a single panel.

What are the shipping and return terms? Shipping is free on orders of 2,500 TL and above, and you can return products free of charge within 14 days (custom-made items excluded).