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120+ UK factory floors

Manufacturing
signage.

Machine safety labels, hazard signs, process flow markers, lockout-tagout signage, and bespoke shop floor wayfinding for every type of manufacturing facility.

Manufacturing facilities are some of the most heavily regulated environments in UK industry. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, COSHH 2002, and the Machinery Directive all impose specific signage requirements on machinery, hazardous substance areas, and process flows.

Direct Signs has supplied to over 120 UK factory floors — from precision engineering works to food processing plants. We work with health and safety officers, plant managers, and EHS consultants to specify signage that satisfies the regulations without cluttering the floor.

Common signage we supply: Machine guarding warnings, "Lockout in progress" / lockout-tagout signage, COSHH cabinet signage, pressure system identification, automatic-start warnings, hot surface warnings, ear protection mandatory signs, eye protection mandatory signs, emergency stop identification, MEWP / forklift operating zones, and bespoke process flow wayfinding.

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Mandatory PPE signs Hazard and warning signs Hazchem and chemical signs Custom process signage

Common questions

Manufacturing sector FAQs

Do you supply lockout-tagout signage?
Yes. Lockout safety tags, padlock signs, "Do not operate" warning labels, and lockout station signage are part of our standard range. Bespoke wording (e.g. specific machine names) ships in 3-5 working days.

What about COSHH and chemical area signage?
We supply the full CLP/GHS hazard pictogram set, COSHH cabinet labels, hazardous substance area signs, and bespoke wording. Compliance with CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008) and COSHH 2002 is standard across our range.

Can you survey our shop floor and recommend signage?
Yes. For UK mainland sites with a meaningful project (typically 50+ signs), we offer a free site survey to confirm placement, sizes, and material specifications.

Need manufacturing signage advice?

Tell us about your project and we will brief on the regulations that apply, the stock options available, and the bespoke solutions our team has produced for similar UK sites.

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