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Hard Hats Required Signs

Place this sign at the gate, stair landing or doorway where the work area begins, so workers see the rule before they step through. The BEYOND THIS POINT line marks the exact spot for visitors and new hires.

CAUTIONHARD HATS REQUIREDBEYOND THIS POINTYOUR CUSTOM TEXT HERE
12 in18 in

18" x 12"

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2Your text

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3Material
4Size
5Mounting
Quantity
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$42.95

Hard Hats Required Sign prices

SizeAluminumPlasticReflective
12" x 18"$42.95$25.95$68.95
18" x 12"$42.95$25.95$68.95
24" x 18"$63.95$40.95$137.95
36" x 24"$126.95$81.95$274.95

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Where hard hats required signs are used

General contractors and trade foremen fix this sign to a temporary fence panel at a build site, to the pillar beside a site trailer, and to the glass wall of a manufacturing office that looks down on the production floor. A subcontractor carrying a tool bag may not look up first, so the sign should sit where the rule starts. Visitors touring the plant or the job need that message before their first step onto the floor.

Choosing the size and where to hang it

Mount it at about eye level, right where the protected zone begins, so people see it before they step over. The 24 in x 18 in size suits a fence panel or a gate, and the 12 in x 18 in size fits a narrow opening or a post beside a ramp. Aluminum with corner holes is the choice for a site out in the weather. Plastic works for an indoor opening with brass grommets in the top two corners and zip ties or tape.

Questions about hard hats required signs

Caution or Notice?

Yellow Caution is the default for a hazard that could cause minor or moderate injury, such as falling tools. Blue Notice suits a general rule with no specific hazard, such as a visitor route. Ask your safety officer which one fits the spot.

Aluminum or plastic at a doorway?

Aluminum is 0.040 in thick and printed on one or two sides, so it suits a fixed wall beside a door. Plastic is light and flexible and printed on one side, which works for a temporary spot like a trailer door.

Which size should I pick?

Choose 24 x 18 in landscape for a doorway seen a few steps back. The 12 x 18 in portrait fits a narrow stair post, and 36 x 24 in landscape works on a wide gate. Compare the sizes in the live preview.

What does the optional extra line add?

The extra line is optional. Use it for a site name, a floor number or a short note such as 'Visitors check in first', and leave it off if the printed words are enough. Look at the preview to see the sign with your line in place before you order.

Can I order a set for several gates?

Yes. Put the signs in one order and the quantity savings apply: 5 or more signs save 10%, and 10 or more save 15%. Each sign can carry its own extra line, such as a gate name, so crews know exactly where they are standing. Check your state and local rules for head protection on your site.

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