The Use of Ear Protection

Ear Protection Must Be Worn Signs for Noisy Areas

Ear protection signs make ear plugs or ear defenders compulsory wherever noise can damage hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss develops slowly and is permanent once noticed, so the reminder must be visible at every entrance to a noisy area.

Types of Signs

• Ear plug and ear defender signs: single-symbol mandatory signs such as “Wear Ear Plugs” and “Use Ear Defenders”.
• Noise warning signs: versions that combine hazard and instruction, such as “Noise Hazard, Wear Ear Plugs” and “Noisy Area, Wear Ear Defenders”.
• Decibel signs: “Noise Level in This Area Exceeds 85 Decibels” communicates the measurement directly to workers.
• Machine-specific signs: “Wear Ear Plugs While the Machine Is Running” and “Wear Ear Defenders While the Autoclave Is Running”.
• Prohibition and awareness signs: “Do Not Work Without Ear Plugs” and slogan signs such as “We Only Have One Pair of Ears, Protect Them”.

Where to Place Them

Place the sign at every entrance to the noisy area and next to the machine that produces the noise. Under the Turkish regulation on protecting workers from noise risks, 85 dB(A) is the upper exposure action value at which the use of hearing protection must be ensured; if your measurements reach that level, a decibel sign is a good choice.

Materials and Sizes

Signs are produced in 1 mm galvanized steel, 3 mm PVC foam board (dekota) and vinyl sticker. Text versions come in A5 to A2, symbol versions from 10×10 cm to 60×60 cm. Bilingual Turkish-English ear plug and ear protection signs are also available. Ilgi Trafik makes all its signs in its factory in Akyurt, Ankara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose an ear plug or an ear defender sign? Pick the sign that shows the protector you issue; if both are used, a general “Use Ear Protection” sign fits.

Are these signs suitable for compressor or generator rooms? Yes. A “Noisy Area” or “Wear Ear Plugs While the Machine Is Running” sign can be fixed to the door of any noisy plant room.