Emergency Exit Up Left Arrow Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign directs occupants toward the emergency exit located to the upper left, ensuring fast and safe evacuation during an emergency.

Also commonly referred to as a Fire Exit Up Left sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Emergency Exit Up 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: Office buildings, retail premises, warehouses, public entertainment venues
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC026

Where Should a Emergency Exit Up Left Arrow Sign Be Used?
Office buildings, retail premises, warehouses, public entertainment venues

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: This sign is fitted at decision points along an escape route where the emergency exit lies in an upper-left direction, such as at corridor junctions or stairwell landings. It reduces confusion during evacuations by providing clear, unambiguous directional guidance, minimising the risk of occupants taking the wrong route and becoming trapped.

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 Up Left Arrow sign mean?
An Emergency Exit Up Left Arrow sign instructs building occupants to proceed diagonally to the upper left in order to reach the nearest emergency exit.

Where should a Emergency Exit Up Left Arrow sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near office buildings, retail premises, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Emergency Exit Up 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 Up Left Arrow” and “Fire Exit Up Left”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Fire Exit Up 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.