First Aid Signs

First Aid Signs help employees, contractors and visitors quickly identify first aid equipment, facilities and assistance when it is needed.

Whether you're responsible for an office, warehouse, factory, construction site, school or commercial building, clear first aid signage can make workplace arrangements easier to understand and emergency supplies easier to locate.

Our range of Workplace First Aid Signs includes First Aid Kit and Box notices, First Aider Signs, AED Defibrillator Signs, Emergency Eye Wash Signs, Stretcher Signs and directional arrows.

Choose from a selection of sizes and durable materials suitable for different working environments.

What Are First Aid Signs?

First Aid Signs are safety notices used to identify first aid facilities, equipment, personnel and relevant emergency information.

They commonly feature a white cross on a green background, making them recognisable as safe-condition signs.

Some notices identify a specific location, while others provide directions or additional information about the facilities available.

The correct selection depends on your workplace layout, first aid arrangements and the equipment provided.

Types of First Aid Signs

First Aid Location Signs

First Aid Location Signs help identify the general location of workplace first aid facilities or equipment.

They may be suitable for offices, factories, warehouses, construction sites and other commercial premises.

Position them where the first aid provision can be found easily.

First Aid Kit & First Aid Box Signs

First Aid Kit Signs and First Aid Box Signs identify the location of first aid supplies.

They can be displayed above or beside a first aid kit, cupboard or designated equipment point.

Where kits are stored inside cupboards or enclosed areas, make sure the sign accurately identifies where the equipment can be accessed.

First Aider Signs

First Aider Signs help communicate information about the people responsible for providing first aid.

Examples include:

• First Aiders Location.
• First Aiders On Site.
• First Aiders Details.
• First Aid Contact Information.

Where a notice displays names, locations or contact details, keep the information current.

First aid arrangements should also account for staff absences, shift patterns and changes in personnel.

First Aid Room Signs

A First Aid Room Sign identifies a dedicated area used for first aid.

These notices may be appropriate in larger workplaces, factories, construction facilities and other premises where a designated room forms part of the first aid arrangements.

Where the room isn't immediately visible, consider additional directional signage.

AED & Defibrillator Signs

AED Defibrillator Signs identify the location of an automated external defibrillator.

They can help employees, visitors and emergency responders locate equipment quickly.

Position signs where they clearly identify the AED cabinet or equipment point.

For larger premises, directional notices may also be helpful.

Emergency Eye Wash Signs

Emergency Eye Wash Signs identify the location of eyewash facilities.

They may be relevant to laboratories, workshops, manufacturing facilities and other workplaces where a risk assessment identifies a need for suitable eyewash provision.

The sign should identify the actual equipment location and support appropriate emergency procedures.

Emergency Shower Signs

Emergency Shower Signs help identify designated emergency shower facilities.

These may be relevant to particular chemical handling, laboratory and industrial environments.

Choose signage according to the facilities provided and the risks identified at the workplace.

Stretcher Signs

Stretcher Signs identify the location of emergency stretcher equipment.

They may be useful in larger industrial premises, warehouses and other facilities where stretcher provision forms part of the site's emergency arrangements.

First Aid Directional Signs

First Aid Arrow Signs help guide people towards equipment, assistance or designated first aid facilities.

Left and right arrow signs can be particularly useful in:

• Large warehouses.
• Multi-floor offices.
• Factories.
• Construction sites.
• Schools.
• Complex commercial buildings.

Position directional signs at decision points, such as corridor junctions, stairwells and entrances.

The arrow should accurately reflect the route from the viewer's position.

What Colour Are First Aid Signs?

Recognised first aid signs generally use a green background with a white symbol.

Green is associated with safe-condition information, including first aid facilities and certain emergency arrangements.

The recognised first aid pictogram is a white cross on a green background.

This design helps distinguish first aid information from other types of safety signage.

For example:

• Yellow triangular signs communicate warnings.
• Red circular signs communicate prohibitions.
• Blue circular signs communicate mandatory actions.
• Green signs identify safe conditions and relevant emergency information.

First Aid Signs & UK Regulations

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and personnel for employees who are injured or become ill at work.

Employers must also inform employees about their first aid arrangements, including where equipment, facilities and relevant personnel can be found.

Displaying suitable first aid notices is a practical way to communicate this information.

However, there isn't one universal list of first aid signs that every UK workplace must purchase.

The appropriate signage depends on the premises, workforce, equipment provided and findings of the first aid needs assessment.

A sign doesn't replace the requirement to provide suitable first aid arrangements.

First Aid Signs & BS EN ISO 7010

BS EN ISO 7010 provides recognised graphical symbols for safety signage, including the first aid symbol.

Using appropriate standardised symbols can help make first aid facilities easier to identify across different workplaces.

However, not every custom first aider information board or combined instruction notice automatically conforms to ISO 7010.

Any specific compliance claim should be checked against the individual sign design.

Where Should First Aid Signs Be Displayed?

First Aid Signs should be positioned where employees, contractors and visitors can easily identify the relevant equipment or facility.

Common locations include:

• First aid kit cupboards.
• First aid rooms.
• Staff rooms.
• Reception areas.
• Factory floors.
• Warehouse welfare areas.
• Construction site offices.
• AED cabinets.
• Emergency eyewash stations.
• Relevant corridor junctions.

For larger premises, consider whether additional directional signs are needed to guide people towards the nearest first aid provision.

Choosing the Right First Aid Sign Size

The correct size depends on the intended viewing distance and mounting location.

A First Aid Box notice attached to a cupboard may be viewed from relatively close range.

A directional sign in a large warehouse or industrial building may need to be more prominent.

Consider:

1. Viewing distance.
2. Mounting height.
3. Symbol size.
4. Text size.
5. Lighting conditions.
6. Approach direction.
7. Colour contrast.
8. Surrounding obstructions.

The objective is to make the first aid location easy to identify.

Choosing First Aid Sign Materials

Different workplaces require different materials.

Depending on the product, available options may include:

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Suitable for appropriate smooth, clean surfaces.

Rigid Plastic: A practical option for many general workplace applications.

Recycled Plastic: Available across selected signage products.

Aluminium Composite: A durable option for suitable longer-term installations, including appropriate outdoor locations.

Choose the material and fixing method according to the mounting surface and expected conditions.

First Aid Sign Buying Checklist

Before ordering, consider:

• What first aid equipment or facility needs identifying?
• Where is it located?
• Is a directional sign necessary?
• Will the intended users recognise the symbol?
• Is the sign large enough for the viewing distance?
• Are names and contact details accurate?
• Is the material suitable for the location?
• Will the sign remain visible and unobstructed?
• Does the signage reflect your current first aid arrangements?

Review first aid notices whenever equipment is moved, personnel change or the workplace layout is altered.

Made in Britain First Aid Signs

Safety Sheep supplies Made in Britain First Aid Signs for UK businesses, schools, factories, warehouses, construction sites and commercial premises.

Our range includes First Aid Kit Signs, First Aid Box Signs, First Aider Signs, AED Defibrillator Signs, Emergency Eye Wash Signs and directional arrows.

Available in a choice of sizes and durable materials, with bulk savings for businesses and trade customers.

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