Mandatory Safety Signs Ireland
Mandatory safety signs — the blue circular signs you see on every Irish construction site, factory and warehouse — instruct workers what they MUST do to stay safe. Safety Sign Centre supplies the full ISO 7010 mandatory range from our Drogheda base, with nationwide delivery and same-week dispatch on stock items.
Common mandatory signs we stock
Hi-vis vest must be worn, hard hat area, safety footwear required, eye protection required, ear protection required, gloves required, dust mask required, face shield required, harness must be worn, pedestrians use this route, wash hands.
Where mandatory signs are required by law
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers must display mandatory signs wherever PPE is required or a specific action is needed to control a residual risk. Common locations include construction sites, food production areas, workshops, chemical stores and laboratory entrances.
Material and size options
Choose 1 mm rigid PVC for indoor use, 3 mm aluminium composite (ACM) for outdoor sites, or self-adhesive vinyl for clean flat surfaces. Standard sizes 150×150 mm, 200×200 mm and 300×300 mm; larger custom sizes on request.
Frequently asked questions
+What does a blue circular sign mean?
Blue circular signs are mandatory action signs under ISO 7010 — they tell workers what they MUST do, such as wear hi-vis, a hard hat or eye protection.
+Are these signs ISO 7010 compliant?
Yes. All our mandatory signs use the ISO 7010 pictograms recognised under EU Directive 92/58/EEC and Irish Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.
+Can I get a custom mandatory sign?
Yes — we make custom mandatory signs in-house in Drogheda with your text, pictogram and site logo.