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Emergency Stop Button Signage

An emergency stop button sign is used to clearly identify the location of emergency stop controls on machinery, equipment and control panels.

These signs help operators and nearby personnel quickly locate emergency stop controls when urgent action is required.

At Foamex Printing Company, we produce emergency stop button signage with clear, high-contrast graphics to support visibility in workplaces, factories and industrial environments.

Clear emergency stop signage helps make important controls easier to identify as part of an effective workplace safety system.

Types of Emergency Stop and Safety Signs

Different types of emergency stop and safety signs may be used depending on the equipment, location and workplace requirements.

• Emergency Stop Button Sign: Used to clearly identify the location of an emergency stop button or control.
• Emergency Stop Sign: A broader term used for signage associated with emergency stop controls and machinery.
• Emergency Stop Push Button Sign: Used to identify emergency push-button controls on machinery, equipment and production systems.

Where multiple safety systems are present, emergency stop signage may be displayed alongside other relevant safety signs, such as a sign of first aid box.

Materials, Printing and Finish Options for Emergency Stop Signs

Our emergency stop button signs are produced using 3mm Foamex board, providing a rigid and lightweight base for workplace and industrial signage.

High-contrast printing helps keep emergency stop information clear and easy to recognise. Signs are available in a range of standard sizes, with bespoke sizes and shapes available on request.

Available options include:

• Multiple standard-size options
• Bespoke sizes available on request
• Bespoke shapes
• High-contrast printed graphics
• Dry-wipe finish
• Matt finish
• Gloss finish
• Anti-graffiti finish

These options allow emergency stop button signage to be adapted to different locations and workplace requirements while maintaining clear visual communication.

Further guidance on selecting signage materials can be found in our guide on how to know what signage material to use.

Emergency Stop Button Signage in the Workplace

Emergency stop controls are used on machinery and equipment where an emergency stop function is required. ISO 13850 sets out principles and functional requirements relating to emergency stop functions for machinery.

An emergency stop button sign can help clearly identify the location of the relevant control, making it easier for operators and other personnel to locate it.

The appropriate placement, design and use of emergency stop controls should always be determined according to the relevant equipment, workplace requirements and risk assessment.

Why Choose Foamex Printing Company for Emergency Stop Signs?

• Clear Printed Graphics: High-contrast printing helps keep important emergency information visible.
• 3mm Foamex Material: A rigid and lightweight material for printed safety signage.
• Multiple Size Options: Choose from standard sizes, with bespoke options available on request.
• Bespoke Shapes: Signs can be produced in custom shapes where required.
• Multiple Finishes: Dry wipe, matt, gloss and anti-graffiti finishing options are available.
• White-Label Shipping: Orders can be supplied in plain, unbranded packaging where required.

Choose the Right Emergency Stop Button Sign

An emergency stop button sign provides a clear way to identify emergency stop controls on machinery, equipment and control panels.

Available in different sizes and with a range of finishing options, our emergency stop button signage can be adapted to your workplace and application requirements.