Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs occupants to the emergency exit located down and to the left, ensuring fast and safe evacuation when every second counts.

Also commonly referred to as a Emergency Exit — Down Left sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow
Sign type: Safe Condition Sign safety sign
Colour: Green and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Stairwell landings, basement-level corridors, car park exit routes, warehouse emergency egress points
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC016

Where Should a Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow Sign Be Used?
Stairwell landings, basement-level corridors, car park exit routes, warehouse emergency egress points

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be posted at decision points along an evacuation route where the emergency exit is reached by proceeding downward and to the left, such as at the top of a staircase or a corridor junction. It addresses the risk of occupants becoming disoriented during an emergency and failing to locate the correct exit quickly.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow sign mean?
An Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow sign instructs building occupants that the emergency exit is located in the down-left direction and that the door indicated is to be used for emergency evacuation purposes only, not as a routine entrance or exit.

Where should a Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near stairwell landings, basement-level corridors, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow sign a safe condition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the green and white safe condition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Emergency Exit Only — Down Left Arrow” and “Emergency Exit — Down Left”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Emergency Exit — Down Left” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.