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Eyewash Station Arrow Up Sign
£11.99
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SKU
FA038*
Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs help staff, visitors and contractors reach eyewash provision ahead with EN ISO 7010 E011 clarity, rigid plastic durability and dependable emergency direction
Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs show that the eyewash provision is straight ahead from the viewer, helping people continue forward without delay or second guessing. This EN ISO 7010 E011 format is ideal where first aid direction needs to be instantly understood in fast-moving working environments.
Where Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs Should Be Installed
Use this sign where the eyewash point is directly ahead of the viewer, such as along access routes, corridor runs, production walkways or laboratory approaches where the next safe action is to continue forward. It is most effective when mounted before the decision point, not after it.
Viewing Distance And Size Selection
The A5 size usually suits shorter viewing distances of around 3 to 5 metres, or roughly 10 to 16 feet, while A4 is better where the sign needs to be read from around 5 to 8 metres, or roughly 16 to 26 feet, depending on lighting, mounting height and surrounding visual clutter.
What This Sign Improves Once Fitted
When installed in the correct forward sightline, this sign turns a general first aid message into a precise movement instruction. That helps staff and visitors keep moving in the right direction during urgent moments, rather than wasting time scanning left, right or behind nearby equipment.
- ✅ Faster movement towards eyewash provision
- ✅ Clearer first aid guidance along approach routes
- ✅ Better confidence during urgent response
Technical Specification For Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 code: E011
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Sign type: First aid
- Safety category: Safe condition
- Sign message: "Eyewash station" arrow up
- Orientation: Portrait
- Shape: Rectangle
- Supplied in: Single
- Material: Rigid Plastic
- Material thickness: 1.1 mm
- Finish: Glossy sign surface
- Display area: Indoors/Outdoors
- Fitting methods: Wall mount, door mount
- Fixings: Has self-adhesive back
- Photoluminescent: No
- Reflective: No
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Background colours: Green/White
- Text colour: White
- Symbols colour: White
- Symbol style: Green/white
- Pictogram: Eyewash
- Pictogram: First aid cross
- Pictogram: White up arrow
- Meaning: Indicates eyewash provision ahead
How To Fit Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs Properly
❌ Placement mistakes to avoid
- ❌ Mounting it where the station is not straight ahead
- ❌ Positioning it after the viewer has passed the decision point
- ❌ Letting shelving, doors or equipment break the sightline
❌ When another sign is better
- ❌ When the station sits directly below the sign
- ❌ When the route turns left or right
- ❌ When the eyewash point is inside a different side area
✅ Better fitting choices
- ✅ Place it before the forward movement decision
- ✅ Keep it within the natural line of travel
- ✅ Use the larger size where sightlines are longer
Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs Questions Answered
What do Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs mean? They show that the eyewash provision is straight ahead from the person viewing the sign, so the message is about continuing forward rather than looking above the sign itself.
When should I choose this version? Choose it when the eyewash point is reached by continuing ahead, such as along a corridor, access route or approach into a treatment area where no left or right turn is needed.
When should this sign not be used? Do not use it when the eyewash point is below the sign, on a side wall or reached by turning left or right, because the message must match the real route exactly.
Is E011 the correct ISO reference for this product? Yes, E011 is the recognised EN ISO 7010 reference for eyewash station signage, which helps create more consistent and quickly understood safety communication.
Why choose rigid plastic for this sign? Rigid plastic is a practical choice where you need a durable, fixed sign for walls or doors in workplaces that rely on permanent first aid direction.
The Features And Benefits Of Eyewash Station Up Arrow Signs
Features
- ✓ Up arrow message gives clear forward direction
- ✓ EN ISO 7010 E011 design supports recognised safety communication
- ✓ Rigid plastic construction suits lasting workplace use
- ✓ Portrait format fits doors, walls and narrow approach points
Benefits
- ✓ Helps people continue forward without hesitation
- ✓ Reduces confusion in busy work areas
- ✓ Supports clearer eyewash wayfinding for all site users
- ✓ Improves confidence in emergency response planning