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First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign
£35.99
In stock
SKU
TAC167
First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign helps staff, visitors and contractors identify medical help independently, giving accessible buildings a clearer and more dependable first aid location marker.
First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign marks a first aid location using raised tactile detail, Grade 1 Braille and the recognised white E003 first aid symbol. It is designed for places where blind and partially sighted users need to confirm medical help at the point of use, not simply rely on standard visual signage alone.
Where First Aid Tactile And Braille Signs Should Be Fitted
Install this sign on a door or adjacent wall at the actual first aid room, cabinet area or treatment point, where users can approach closely and read it by touch or sight. It is best used to confirm the destination itself, while larger routes or corridors may still need separate directional signage.
Close-Range Viewing Guidance For The 225 x 150 mm Format
As a practical guide, this size works best at short reading distances of about 1 to 3 metres, or roughly 3 to 10 feet, because tactile and Braille signs are intended to be approached closely rather than read from across a corridor or open area.
What This Accessible First Aid Sign Improves Once In Place
When positioned properly, this sign gives first aid locations a more inclusive presence, helps reduce uncertainty at the point of need and supports clearer independent identification for users who benefit from tactile and Braille information.
- ✅ Improves accessible first aid identification
- ✅ Supports closer touch-and-sight confirmation
- ✅ Strengthens inclusive wayfinding at the destination
Technical Details For First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 code: E003
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Material: Adhesive Rigid Plastic
- Material thickness: 1.1 mm
- Size: H 225 x W 150 mm
- Orientation: Portrait
- Shape: Rectangle
- Finish: Satin
- Supplied in single
- Sign message: "First Aid" "⠠⠋⠊⠗⠎⠞ ⠠⠁⠊⠙"
- Pictogram: First aid cross
- Braille grade: Grade 1
- Fitting methods: Wall mount or door mount
- Fixing: Adhesive backing applied
Placement Decisions For First Aid Tactile And Braille Signs
❌ Placement errors to avoid
- ❌ Fitting it too far from the actual first aid point
- ❌ Mounting it where hands cannot reach comfortably
- ❌ Placing it behind open doors or furniture
❌ When not to use it alone
- ❌ Long routes needing advance direction signs
- ❌ Large spaces where users start far away
- ❌ Sites needing multi-angle corridor visibility
✅ Better installation choices
- ✅ Fix at the destination door or nearby wall
- ✅ Keep the sign reachable and easy to locate
- ✅ Pair with directional signs where needed
First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign Questions Answered
What does a First Aid Tactile And Braille Sign mean? It identifies the exact place where first aid help, equipment or treatment support is available, using tactile detail and Braille so the location can be confirmed more accessibly at close range.
When should I choose this instead of a standard first aid sign? Choose this format where users may benefit from touch-readable and high-contrast information, especially on accessible routes, room entrances and first aid locations intended to support a wide range of building users.
Where should this sign be mounted? Fit it on the door of the first aid room or on the wall beside the actual first aid point, where people can approach close enough to read the tactile lettering and Braille properly.
Is this sign enough on its own for larger buildings? Not always. It works best as a destination sign. Longer corridors, junctions and wider circulation areas may still need separate directional or projecting signs to guide people to the location first.
Does this sign use the correct first aid symbol standard? Yes. E003 is the recognised EN ISO 7010 reference for first aid, and the sign combines that familiar visual symbol with tactile and Braille information for more inclusive identification.
Why First Aid Tactile And Braille Signs Matter In Inclusive Buildings
Features
- ✓ Raised tactile and Grade 1 Braille message
- ✓ Compact portrait format for door or wall fixing
- ✓ Adhesive rigid plastic with satin finish
- ✓ E003 first aid symbol with strong contrast
Benefits
- ✓ Helps blind users confirm first aid locations
- ✓ Supports partially sighted users with clearer contrast
- ✓ Improves independent identification at the destination
- ✓ Gives accessible sites a more considered finish
First aid signs that support clearer access and recognition
For a standard visual first aid point message, add portrait first aid point identification signs near the same help area. This helps sighted users recognise the first aid position quickly.
If the location needs a wider wall sign, choose landscape first aid symbol signs above cabinets or treatment spaces. They suit open wall areas where the symbol needs quick recognition.
For routes leading towards the first aid point, use projecting first aid route signs so people can spot the location from side approaches. Useful in corridors, receptions and shared entrances.
Where two-way corridor visibility is needed, fit double sided corridor signs for first aid along main pedestrian routes. They help direct users before they reach the treatment point.
For broader first aid identification choices, browse accessible first aid safety sign options and choose the format that suits your users. This supports clearer information across public and staff areas.
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