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Exit Running Man Left Sign
The Exit Running Man Left Sign shows people that the exit route continues to the left. It helps staff, visitors and contractors act quickly at doors, corridors and route changes, reducing confusion when the safest outcome depends on recognising the correct escape direction without delay.
Best places to position this left exit sign
You should install this sign where people need to recognise a left-hand exit route before they reach the decision point. Use it above or beside exit doors, corridor turns, lobby exits and internal route changes where poor positioning could make someone pause or choose the wrong direction.
Viewing distance guidance
Use the 450mm wide format where the sign needs to be read from normal approach distances in corridors, reception areas and internal walkways. Keep it in the direct line of sight, not hidden behind doors, shelving or ceiling fittings.
| Size option | Practical viewing distance | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 150 x W 450mm | Around 5–10 metres in clear indoor approaches | Doors, corridor turns, reception exits and short escape-route approaches |
What should improve once fitted
Once installed in the correct position, this sign helps people make the left-turn exit decision earlier. That matters most where visitors, agency staff or contractors may not know the building layout and need a clear visual prompt without asking for help.
Product specifications
- Sign message: “Exit”
- Purpose: left-hand exit route indication
- Sign type: exit
- Pictogram symbol: running man leaving through door
- EN ISO 7010 code: E001
- Symbol conformity: ISO 7010 where applicable
- Background colour: green
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: landscape
- Size: H 150 x W 450mm
- Material options: Rigid Plastic
- Material options: Vinyl
- Material options: Removable Vinyl
- Material options: Repositionable Vinyl
- Finish: glossy film surface/satin/matte
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Material thickness: various by material
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Fitting methods: wall mount/door mount
- Fixings: material-dependent adhesive or separate fixings
Installation Guidance
❌ Do not fit the sign after the turn where people have already had to make the decision.
❌ Do not place it behind an open door, display stand, shelving run or hanging item.
❌ Do not mix left and right exit messages on the same approach unless each one refers to a separate route.
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for emergency lighting where visibility drops during power loss.
❌ Do not use it for a right-hand route, straight-ahead route or stair direction unless the pictogram matches the intended movement.
❌ Do not assume outdoor use is suitable without choosing a material and fixing method that matches the surface and exposure.
✅ Clean and dry the surface before applying adhesive-backed materials.
✅ Position the sign at a clear viewing height on the approach side of the door or route change.
✅ Check the route from a visitor’s viewpoint after fitting, then adjust placement if the left direction is not immediately clear.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Exit Running Man Left Sign suitable for a left-hand exit door? Yes. Use it where people need to understand that the exit route is to the left or that the left-hand door leads to the exit route.
Should I choose this instead of a right-facing version? Choose this left version only when the intended movement is left. If the route turns or continues right, use the right-facing version instead to avoid mixed instructions.
Can I rely on this in darkness? No. This product is non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so it should be used where normal lighting or suitable emergency lighting keeps it visible.
Where should it sit on a door? Place it where it can be seen before someone reaches the door handle or threshold. Avoid low positions, hidden corners and surfaces blocked by the open door.
Which material should I choose? Use Vinyl for smooth clean surfaces, Rigid Plastic where you want a firmer sign face, and Removable or Repositionable Vinyl where placement may need to change.
Features and Benefits
- ✓ Green rectangular exit format
- ✓ White “Exit” wording
- ✓ Running man left pictogram
- ✓ Choice of Rigid Plastic, Vinyl, Removable or Repositionable Vinyl
- ✓ Helps people understand the left exit direction quickly
- ✓ Supports clearer escape-route decisions in unfamiliar buildings
- ✓ Lets you choose a material to suit the surface and placement
- ✓ Reduces avoidable confusion at doors and corridor turns
