Posted By Steve99Jones
When it comes to safety signage, I believe that size matters!!

However, I have recently discovered a site where the Emergency exit signage is so small (255mm x 80mm) that it has made me concerned. The Health and Safety (safety signs and signals) Regs 1996 do not as far as I am aware specify minimum sizes, therefore does anyone have any guidance information on the minimum size of such signs? and yes I appreciate that it should be subject to a risk assessment, which is exactly what I am currently doing.

Any guidance information or advice would be greatly welcomed.

Many thanks

Steve

Posted By Ali
You may possibly find guidance in the British Stds relating to size.

Posted By Mike Blease
Steve, Obtain a catalogue from a sign supplier and see what they say. Recommendations in the stocksign catalogue include as follows:

300x100 viewing distance up to 10 metres
600x200 viewing distance up to 20 metres
1200x400 viewing distance up to 40 metres

The above is for rectangular signage, but the catalogue is easy enough to follow and if you were still unsure the sales team would keep you right, like of lot of H&S products if you get the information from reputable suppliers it is unlikely to be incorrecct and will save you a bit of time.

Regards MB

Posted By Ashley Wood
Steve, Have a look in BS5499 as this is the signs standard. Also, the height of the sign is important. For example, if it is mounted on a wall then it should be mounted at a height of 1700mm - 2000mm, with the bottom of the sign being at 1700mm, no lower. Also, are there any disabled persons using the building, again this needs to be taken into account.