First Aid Sign – Portrait

First Aid Sign – Portrait helps people find first aid equipment quickly and act without hesitation. Clear symbols and concise wording reduce confusion during incidents and keep your workplace aligned with your safety procedures. Placed at eye level on doors, cabinets and notice points, this sign improves visibility and supports your legal duty to provide suitable first aid arrangements.

What this first aid sign is for

The aim is straightforward: make first aid resources obvious so anyone can locate kit, a room or appointed first aiders in seconds. In an emergency, people scan for strong green symbols and short messages. When your signage is consistent across sites, staff and visitors recognise it immediately.

Where to install first aid sign

Mount on approach routes, at room entrances and directly on storage units so the message is visible from common travel paths. Avoid cluttered noticeboards and low placements near handles; keep the legend clear of obstructions and glare. For multi site estates, fix at a consistent height and use the same wording across locations to standardise response.

Materials and sizes

Choose substrates that match the environment. Vinyl suits smooth internal surfaces such as cabinets and doors. Rigid PVC and Foamex offer extra stiffness where walls are uneven. Aluminium composite provides long service life in busy corridors. Use the smallest size that remains readable at your expected viewing distance, and increase size in visually busy backgrounds. For a consistent method, see the Safety Sign Size Guide.

• High contrast graphics for fast recognition
• Durable print suitable for regular cleaning
• Optional pre drilled holes and radius corners

Compliance and best practice

First aid signs support your overall arrangements under UK workplace health and safety law. They do not replace training or risk assessment; however, they reinforce routes to help and reduce response time. For official guidance on first aid requirements, visit the HSE: first aid at work guidance. For complementary messages across your site, explore our core ranges: Health and Safety Signs, First Aid Signs, Mandatory Signs and Prohibition Signs. Keep wording consistent and avoid unnecessary variations that can slow decision making.

Installation tips

1. Clean and dry the surface; avoid silicone residues that weaken adhesion.
2. Position at a uniform height so people can spot signs from a distance.
3. Record the location in your safety asset list for future inspections.

Need a different size, bilingual text or your logo The layout can be adjusted while maintaining legibility. We manufacture in the UK and keep your specification on file for repeat orders.

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