First Aid Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign identifies the location of first aid equipment or personnel, enabling rapid response in the event of injury or medical emergency.

Also commonly referred to as a First Aid Point sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: First Aid
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: Workplaces, schools, sports facilities, retail premises
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC004

Where Should a First Aid Sign Be Used?
Workplaces, schools, sports facilities, retail premises

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: A First Aid sign must be posted wherever a first aid kit, defibrillator, or first aid room is located so that it can be found quickly in an emergency. It is required under workplace health and safety regulations to ensure that employees and visitors can access immediate medical assistance without delay.

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 First Aid sign mean?
A First Aid sign indicates the location of first aid equipment, a first aid room, or a trained first aider, directing people to the nearest source of emergency medical assistance.

Where should a First Aid sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near workplaces, schools, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a First Aid 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 “First Aid” and “First Aid Point”?
They communicate the same instruction. “First Aid Point” 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.