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All the Safety signs you need.

5th Mar 2021

Every non domestic premise in the UK is governed by safety legislation and as such will have a need for safety signs. Safety signage is used to warn and educate people to the risks associated with a building. While there are some signs, such as fire signs, which will be common to all buildings, there are many others which will only be relevant in certain situations. The way to determine the signs needed should be by way of a full risk assessment and perhaps a sign site survey.

Below we have put together our a list of the typical signs likely to be found in businesses and public buildings, but please bear in mind that every building has different requirements and signage should be judged on individual risk assessments.


Health & Safety Law Poster Health and Safety Law Poster.

There is a legal requirement to display this poster or distribute equivalent leaflet.

   Fire Action Notices

These are needed to show actions necessary in an emergency.

  Fire Exit and Emergency Escape signs

These are used to indicate emergency routes and emergency escapes. Used to mark safe means of escape.

Fire Fighting Equipment

 These are used to mark the location of fire fighting and fire safety equipment.

First Aid Signs

These are used to show the location of first aid facilities

No Smoking Signs

In July 2007 the Government introduced a total smoking ban in all enclosed public places, work places and certain vehicles in the UK. The smoke free legislation means it is an offense not to display the appropriate No Smoking Signs, resulting in fines up to £1000.

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These need to be used wherever a slippery area is not cordoned off. Most premises will have routine cleaning operations which may leave areas vulnerable. Lightweight stands holding double-sided signs are readily available.

Obstacles or Dangerous locations

Most buildings will have localized hazards, the most common of which are trip hazards and low hanging obstacles

Chemical Storage Signs

Where hazardous cleaning chemicals are stored, apart from keeping the store locked, a suitable warning notice should be posted.

Catering Signs

Most premises have kitchen or catering facilities.