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Emergency & Information Signs, Explained
Green signs point people to safety: the way out, first aid, eyewash stations and the assembly point.
What green signs mean
A green square or rectangle with a white symbol signals a safe condition. These signs answer the question “where do I go, or what do I use, in an emergency?” South African catalogues often list them under GA codes to SANS 1186.
FIRST
AID
First aid
Marks the first aid box or first aid room.
EXIT →
Emergency exit
Shows the escape route and the direction to the exit.
FIRST
AID
Assembly point
The spot where everyone gathers after an evacuation.
Frequently seen emergency and information signs
| Sign | Where it goes |
|---|
| Emergency exit (running figure) | Above or on every emergency exit door |
| Escape route arrows | Along passages and stairs, and at every change of direction |
| First aid | On the first aid box and the door of the first aid room |
| Emergency eyewash / safety shower | At each eyewash station and shower in labs, workshops and chemical stores |
| Assembly point | At the outdoor gathering point, where it can be seen from the exits |
| Emergency telephone | At emergency phones and intercoms |
Tips for planning escape route signs
- Put a sign at every door that leads to safety and at every point where the route changes direction
- Make sure each sign can be seen from the one before it, so people are never left guessing
- Use photoluminescent signs both low and high in stairwells and long passages
- Keep signs clear of stock, posters and open doors
- Show the assembly point on your evacuation plan and on the outdoor sign
Frequently asked questions
What do green safety signs mean?
Green signs show a safe condition: the way out, first aid, an emergency eyewash or shower, or an assembly point.
What is the difference between an exit sign and an emergency exit sign?
An exit sign shows a normal way out. An emergency exit sign marks a route or door to be used in an emergency, usually with a running figure and an arrow.
Should escape route signs glow in the dark?
Photoluminescent escape route signs keep working when the power cuts out and smoke fills a passage, which is exactly when people need them most. Many fire plans specify them.
Do you make assembly point signs for outdoors?
Yes. We print assembly point signs on aluminium or Chromadek, with a pole or wall mounting, built to last outdoors.
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