Safety Signs

Wear Safety Helmet Sign

SKU IB-SAF-261 ISO 7010 M014
From £5.28· UK delivery £7.95, free over £99

A Wear Safety Helmet sign tells everyone that head protection is required. Uses the ISO 7010 M014 symbol.

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Price is final. No VAT added. UK delivery £7.95, free over £99. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.

Artwork

Design fees are fixed, shown as their own line in your basket, and cover the whole quantity of this item. You can also upload later: we email you after you order.

UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.

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  • Final price, no VAT added
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Overview

The short answer, then the detail.

A Wear Safety Helmet sign tells everyone that head protection is required. Uses the ISO 7010 M014 symbol. Choose 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl in sizes from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm); the largest reads at about 24 metres. UK mainland delivery £7.95, free over £99; no VAT added.

This Wear Safety Helmet sign tells everyone that head protection is required. It is typically used in building sites, scaffolds and areas with overhead work. The design uses a blue mandatory circle with a clear instruction, with the ISO 7010 M014 (Wear head protection) symbol.

The instruction "Wear Safety Helmet" is short enough to read in passing, which is what a mandatory sign needs.

Mandatory signs follow the format set by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996: a white symbol or instruction on a blue circle, telling people what they must do.

Indoors, Foamex or vinyl is usually all you need. The options are 3mm Foamex (rigid PVC foam board), light and easy to fix indoors or for short-term outdoor use, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite, rigid and weatherproof for long-term outdoor use and self-adhesive vinyl for smooth walls, doors, glass and equipment.

Wear Safety Helmet Sign: sizes and materials

Choosing a size: we allow about 1 metre of viewing distance for every 25mm of sign height, based on the distance-factor method in ISO 3864-1. That gives A4 (210 × 297 mm) (reads at about 8 m), A3 (297 × 420 mm) (reads at about 12 m), A2 (420 × 594 mm) (reads at about 17 m), A1 (594 × 841 mm) (reads at about 24 m).

Where to put it: At site entrances and at the start of the work area.

Artwork, file check and delivery

Every order for a wear safety helmet sign gets a free file check by a person before anything is made. Depending on the size and material you choose, we print it in our Manchester workshop or our UK production partner makes it to order. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the price shown.

More like this: mandatory signs, or the full safety signs range. Not sure which to choose? Read our guide to safety sign colours.

Prices by size

Popular sizes, smallest first.

Size3mm Foamex3mm Dibond aluminium compositeself-adhesive vinyl
A4 · 210 × 297 mm
A3 · 297 × 420 mm
A2 · 420 × 594 mm
A1 · 594 × 841 mm

Final prices per item with the lowest-priced options. UK delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Choose a price to load it into the price calculator.

Specifications

Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.

ISO 7010 referenceM014 (Wear head protection)
MessageWear Safety Helmet
Sign typeMandatory
Materials3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl
SizesA4 (210 × 297 mm), A3 (297 × 420 mm), A2 (420 × 594 mm), A1 (594 × 841 mm)
Viewing distanceA4: 8 m, A3: 12 m, A2: 17 m, A1: 24 m
PrintFull colour, single sided
Made byMade to order by InstantBanners, Manchester, in our workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the option
SKUIB-SAF-261
PriceFinal price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added.
DeliveryUK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.
Artwork checkFree file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed).

Which size do I need?

A safety sign must be large enough to read from where people will see it. Our conservative guide, based on the distance-factor method in ISO 3864-1, is about 1 metre of viewing distance for every 25 mm of sign height (the shorter side). Use it with your own risk assessment.

SizeReadable from up to about
A4 (210 × 297 mm)8 m
A3 (297 × 420 mm)12 m
A2 (420 × 594 mm)17 m
A1 (594 × 841 mm)24 m

Well lit or internally lit signs can be read from further away; dim areas need larger signs.

Who makes it

Made to order by InstantBanners, Manchester

InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. Depending on the size and material you choose, it is printed in our Manchester workshop or made by our UK production partner.

  1. 01Your artworkUpload your print-ready file, or choose one of our paid design services.
  2. 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
  3. 03Made to orderPrinted in our Manchester workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the option, then sent to you.

Frequently asked questions

About wear safety helmet sign.

What size Wear Safety Helmet sign do I need?

Work back from the viewing distance: about 8 m for A4 (210 × 297 mm), about 12 m for A3 (297 × 420 mm), about 17 m for A2 (420 × 594 mm), about 24 m for A1 (594 × 841 mm). In poor light or where people are moving fast, go a size up.

Does this sign use an ISO 7010 symbol?

Yes. It uses ISO 7010 M014, Wear head protection. The pictogram artwork comes from a public domain source and is printed with the "Wear Safety Helmet" text.

Where should the Wear Safety Helmet sign go?

At site entrances and at the start of the work area. Keep it clear of anything that could block the view.

Is a Wear Safety Helmet sign a legal requirement?

Mandatory signs follow the format set by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996: a white symbol or instruction on a blue circle, telling people what they must do. Your own risk assessment decides where signs are needed.

How do I fix it?

Use sign-mounting tape on smooth walls and doors, or drill the board and screw it to a wall or post. Vinyl versions stick straight onto clean, dry surfaces.

Which material should I choose?

Indoors, 3mm Foamex is light and easy to fix. Self-adhesive vinyl suits smooth doors, glass and machinery. Choose Dibond aluminium composite if the sign will be outside or needs to be tougher.

When will it arrive?

Standard production is 3 working days (express 2) after you order. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over.

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What sizes does the Wear Safety Helmet Sign come in?

The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) at £5.28 up to A1 (594 × 841 mm) at £15.91. In between: A3 (297 × 420 mm) and A2 (420 × 594 mm). Prices are the lowest option for each size.

What artwork options are there for the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. For the Wear Safety Helmet Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example A4 (210 × 297 mm).

What is the cheapest price for the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

The lowest price is £5.28, which is what the calculator opens on: size A4 (210 × 297 mm) and material self-adhesive vinyl. Every other combination is priced as you choose it, including faster turnaround, and that price is final because we do not add VAT. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).

How quickly can I get the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

Saver is ready to dispatch in 6 working days, Standard in 4 and Express in 2, counted in working days (Monday to Friday, not bank holidays) from when your order and artwork are confirmed. The exact figure for your chosen size and options shows beside each turnaround in the calculator. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. On the opening option, the Wear Safety Helmet Sign is ready to dispatch in 6 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.

How much is delivery for the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one sign at £5.28 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.

What does the Wear Safety Helmet Sign mean?

"Wear Safety Helmet" is a mandatory sign: a blue circle, meaning something must be done. It carries the ISO 7010 M014 symbol (wear head protection), so people understand it even if they do not read English. The colours and shapes follow the scheme set out in the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

How thick is the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

The board options are 3mm Foamex and 3mm Dibond aluminium composite, so the board version is 3 mm thick. The self-adhesive vinyl version is a thin film that sits flat on the surface. Dibond is two thin aluminium skins with a plastic core, so it is rigid but still easy to fix. Foamex is a light foamed PVC board.

Can I get the Wear Safety Helmet Sign as a sticker?

Yes. Choose self-adhesive vinyl in the material options and the sign arrives as a sticker to peel and apply. It suits doors, glass, machines, cupboards and smooth painted walls, where a board would be awkward to fix. Clean and dry the surface first and smooth it on from the middle outwards. For rough or dusty surfaces, choose a board instead.

Can the Wear Safety Helmet Sign be used outside?

Yes, in the right material. Dibond is the best choice for signs that stay outside long term. Foamex copes with sheltered outdoor spots but is happiest indoors. All printed signs fade slowly in strong sun over time; check them as part of your routine and replace any that are hard to read. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

Will the Wear Safety Helmet Sign show up at night?

Only where there is light on it. We print on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl, which are not reflective or glow in the dark. For car parks, yards and routes used after dark, position signs under existing lighting, or light them. Where your risk assessment calls for reflective or photoluminescent signs, you will need a specialist supplier.

How do I fix the Wear Safety Helmet Sign to a wall or fence?

Foamex and Dibond boards can be screwed to a wall through holes drilled near the corners; use washers and do not overtighten, especially on Foamex. On smooth indoor walls and doors, double-sided foam tape or adhesive pads avoid drilling. On fences, drill the board and cable tie it through the holes. The vinyl version simply peels and sticks to a clean, dry, smooth surface. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

Can I change the wording or add my logo to the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

Yes. Choose "Add my text and logo to a clean layout" (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) or "Design it for me from my brief" (£35) in the Artwork options and tell us what you need. You can also upload your own print-ready file at no charge, and a person checks it before printing. Keep safety symbols and colours as they are: changing them can make the sign harder to understand. For the Wear Safety Helmet Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example A4 (210 × 297 mm).

Do you check my file before printing?

Yes. A person from our team checks every uploaded file for size, bleed and resolution, and tells you if something needs fixing before anything is made. We print what you supply, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates yourself too. Production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. For the Wear Safety Helmet Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example A4 (210 × 297 mm).

Which file types do you accept for the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm).

Can my designer send the file straight to you?

Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

What happens if my file is not good enough to print?

Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

What resolution does my artwork need for this sign?

For items read close up, aim for 300 dpi at the finished size. At 300 dpi an A1 (594 × 841 mm) design needs about 7,016 × 9,933 pixels. Logos and text are best as vector artwork, which stays sharp at any size. Photos taken from websites or social media are usually far too small; our file check flags images that may print soft.

How do I order several of this sign?

The price shown is for one sign in the size and material you pick. Set the quantity box next to Add to basket and the basket multiplies it. If you need several different sizes or materials, add each one to the basket separately. One artwork fee covers the whole quantity of a line, and "Same artwork as another item in my basket" adds no second fee. For large runs, ask for a quote. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the size and material.

Will the price change at checkout?

Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm).

I have a deadline. Is there a faster option for this sign?

Yes. Express makes this sign ready to dispatch in 2 working days on the opening option, priced at £7.03 against £5.28 on Saver (6 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.

Can you deliver to Northern Ireland, the Highlands or the islands?

Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign starts at £5.28 before delivery.

How do the material prices compare on the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

At A4 (210 × 297 mm): 3mm Foamex £29.26, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite £42.94 and self-adhesive vinyl £5.28. The gap stays similar on bigger sizes, which the Prices by size table on this page shows in full. Choose on where the sign goes rather than price alone: the cheapest material is not always the one that lasts in that spot.

What is the difference between Wear Safety Helmet Sign and PPE Mandatory Symbol Stickers?

The Wear Safety Helmet Sign uses 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl, while PPE Mandatory Symbol Stickers uses self-adhesive vinyl. Wear Safety Helmet Sign has 4 listed sizes from A4 (210 × 297 mm); PPE Mandatory Symbol Stickers has 3 from 50 × 50 mm. Prices start at £5.28 and £3.82 respectively. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.

What other signs go with the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

Signs that are often needed alongside it include Keep to Walkways Sign, PPE Mandatory Symbol Stickers, Stop Safety Glasses Required Sign and Report Accidents Immediately Sign. Each has its own page with sizes, materials and live prices, and ordering them in the same material keeps a set looking consistent. Add them to one basket: delivery is charged once, and it is free once the goods total reaches £99. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

Is the Wear Safety Helmet Sign portrait or landscape?

This design is portrait, in A4 (210 × 297 mm), A3 (297 × 420 mm), A2 (420 × 594 mm) and A1 (594 × 841 mm). Portrait suits doors, posts and narrow wall spaces. If you need the other way round, choose a design option and we will lay it out for you.

Can I get the Wear Safety Helmet Sign bigger than A1 (594 × 841 mm)?

The largest listed size is A1 (594 × 841 mm), from £15.91. For a bigger sign, use Get a quote with the size, material and quantity, and we will price it. Boards larger than A0 travel as oversize items, which adds £15 once per order.

Will this sign bend or bow in the sun?

Foamex is a foamed plastic, so in strong sun and heat a large, thin board can bow, especially if it is only fixed at the corners. Dibond has aluminium skins and stays flat, which is why it is the choice for long-term outdoor signs. Fixing Foamex flat against a wall, or choosing a thicker board, keeps it straighter. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

Can I trim or drill this sign myself?

Foamex and Correx cut with a sharp craft knife and a straight edge: score a few times, then snap or cut through. Dibond has aluminium skins, so it needs a fine-toothed saw and a steady hand. Drill fixing holes with an ordinary drill bit, going slowly, and keep holes at least 10 mm from the edge. Cutting into the print loses the bleed, so allow for it in the design. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

Will this sign be easy to read for people with poor sight?

Strong contrast, a plain bold typeface and a size to suit the viewing distance make the biggest difference. Our standard safety sign designs use the high-contrast colour pairs set by the safety sign scheme. Place signs at eye level, well lit and without glare, and keep the wording short. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm).

Should my artwork be CMYK or RGB?

Supply CMYK where you can. RGB files are converted to CMYK for print, which can make very bright greens, blues and oranges look slightly duller. If you need a brand colour matched, give us the Pantone reference and we match it as closely as the material allows. Small differences between a screen and the printed item are normal, because screens give off light and print reflects it. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm).

Can I have the Wear Safety Helmet Sign in another language, or in two languages?

Yes. Choose "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15) and send the wording in each language; you get 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes. Keep the symbol and the sign colours the same so the meaning stays clear to everyone. Please send the translation yourself: we lay out the text you give us, we do not translate. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

What payment methods can I use for the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we never see or store your full card number. Your order goes into production once payment is taken and your order and artwork are confirmed. For a large or unusual order you can ask for a quote first. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign starts at £5.28 before delivery.

Can I get a VAT invoice?

No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign comes in 4 listed sizes, from A4 (210 × 297 mm) to A1 (594 × 841 mm).

Where is the Wear Safety Helmet Sign made?

The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the size and material. Either way, InstantBanners takes the order, checks your file and deals with you from start to finish, and the item is delivered to you by courier. You can reach our Manchester team on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp if you have a question before or after you order.

How many Wear Safety Helmet signs do I need?

Walk the route people take and put a sign wherever someone needs the message and would otherwise miss it: each entrance, each approach to the hazard and each change of direction. Larger areas usually need the same sign more than once, in the size that suits each viewing distance. Add them all as one line with a quantity, or as separate lines if you need different sizes or materials. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the size and material.

Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of the Wear Safety Helmet Sign?

Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign starts at £5.28 before delivery.

Do I need an account to order?

No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop or by our UK production partner, depending on the size and material.

Can I order several different designs in one order?

Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign starts at £5.28 before delivery.

What if my order arrives damaged?

Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. On the opening option, the Wear Safety Helmet Sign is ready to dispatch in 6 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.

How do I clean this sign?

Wipe with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not use solvents, scouring pads or strong cleaners, which can dull or lift the print. Store spare boards flat so they do not bow. The Wear Safety Helmet Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.

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