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Hearing Protection Required Signs
Machine halls, compressor rooms and noisy shops place this sign at the door so workers and visitors see the rule before they enter. Two short lines keep the message easy to read from a few steps back.
18" x 12"
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Hearing Protection Required Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 hearing protection required signs are used
Plant engineers, sawmill crews and yard maintenance teams fix this sign to the outside of a kiln room door, so people reach for plugs or muffs before stepping in. It also suits the side of a wood chipper parked in a yard, and the wall beside a truck wash bay where high pressure pumps run all day. Visitors often do not know how loud a room is until the door is open, so the sign sets that expectation first.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Place it on the door at about eye level, where it is read before the handle is turned. The 24 in x 18 in size reads well from the far side of a yard, and the 18 in x 12 in size fits a narrow metal door or the side of a machine guard. For a shop door that takes weather or hosing down, choose aluminum with holes. For an interior door in a dry room, plastic with grommets and zip ties is light and easy to move.
Questions about hearing protection required signs
Caution or Notice for a noisy room?
Yellow Caution is the default for a space where the risk is minor or moderate. Blue Notice fits a plain room rule with no hazard named. Ask your safety officer to make the call, and check your local code for any noise rules that apply.
Which material for a shop door?
Aluminum is 0.040 in thick and the firmer choice for a door or wall. Plastic is light and flexible at 0.020 in, which suits a temporary sign on a shop wall or in a rented space. Either one can carry the two lines and the optional extra line.
Can I name the room on the sign?
Yes. Use the extra line for the room name, such as PUMP ROOM, so the rule is tied to one door. Preview the sign to check that the line fits at the size you pick.
Does the sign tell people which plugs to use?
No. The sign says hearing protection is required, and it does not name a noise level or a type of plug. If your room needs a set level or a written program, check your state and local rules and ask the people who run that space.
Do the words get smaller on the bigger size?
The printed lines keep the same wording at every size, so a bigger sign gives each line more room. The layout for the size you pick appears in the preview, and you can see where the extra line lands before you order.
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