Green ISO 7010 rescue signs: emergency exits, assembly points and first aid. Photoluminescent versions stay visible in blackouts.

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Emergency Exit & Evacuation Signs (ISO 7010)

Emergency and evacuation signs are the green-and-white ISO 7010 "E" safe condition signs that show escape routes, emergency exits and the location of safety and first aid equipment, such as E001/E002 emergency exit, E007 assembly point and E010 defibrillator. In the EU they are used to meet Directive 92/58/EEC; in the UK, the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

StoreForSigns sells them in aluminium (indoor/outdoor, made in Italy), rigid PVC and photoluminescent versions that glow after a power cut, in sizes from 120 × 120 mm to 400 × 400 mm. Free delivery across the EU and UK, no minimum order.

Which ISO 7010 emergency signs do you sell?

Code Name (ISO 7010) Meaning Colour / shape Where used
E001 Emergency exit (left hand) Escape route / exit to the left White on green, square Exit doors, corridors, changes of direction
E002 Emergency exit (right hand) Escape route / exit to the right White on green, square Exit doors, corridors, stairwells
E004 Emergency telephone Location of an emergency telephone White on green, square Tunnels, car parks, lifts, receptions
E007 Evacuation assembly point Where people gather after evacuating White on green, square Car parks, yards, site entrances
E010 Automated external heart defibrillator Location of an AED White on green, square Offices, gyms, public buildings
E011 Eyewash station Location of an eyewash station White on green, square Laboratories, battery rooms, chemical areas
E012 Safety shower Location of a safety shower White on green, square Labs, pickling lines, corrosive handling
E013 Stretcher Location of a stretcher White on green, square Factories, first aid rooms, sports halls
E020 Emergency stop button Location of an emergency stop White on green, square Machines, conveyors, control rooms
E021 Protection shelter Location of a shelter / safe room White on green, square Industrial sites with chemical or explosion risk
E040 Lifebuoy Location of a lifebuoy White on green, square Quays, pools, basins, ships
— Emergency stairs / emergency key Traditional pictograms in ISO 3864 format (not registered in ISO 7010) White on green, square Stair access, key cabinets

What is the difference between E001 and E002?

E001 shows the figure moving left, E002 moving right; the meaning is the same. Choose the version that points the same way as the escape route and add a supplementary direction arrow (ISO 3864-3) when the exit is not directly ahead. Read the full guide: Emergency exit signs E001 vs E002 explained.

Are emergency exit signs mandatory?

Yes, where needed. Directive 92/58/EEC requires employers in the EU to provide safety signs where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by collective protection or work organisation (Article 3), and escape routes and emergency exits must be signed. In the UK, HSE states that employers must provide safety signs where there is a significant risk that cannot be avoided or controlled in any other way. The exact number and position of signs comes from your fire risk assessment.

Where should evacuation signs be installed?

  • Above or beside every emergency exit door.
  • At every change of direction along the escape route, so the next sign is always visible.
  • At corridor junctions, stairwell entrances and the end of long corridors.
  • Directly above or next to the equipment they mark (AED, eyewash, shower, stretcher, telephone).
  • At low level or on the floor where smoke could hide high signs — see Emergency Exit Floor Sign.

Which size do I need?

The Italian rule A ≥ L²/2000 (A = sign area in m², L = maximum viewing distance in m) is a practical guide:

Sign size Max viewing distance
120 × 120 mm 5.4 m
160 × 160 mm 7.2 m
200 × 200 mm 8.9 m
250 × 250 mm 11.2 m
400 × 400 mm 17.9 m

Which material should I choose?

Material Use
Aluminium 0.5–1 mm Indoor and outdoor; made in Italy; screws, rivets or double-sided tape
Rigid PVC 1 mm Indoor; lightweight; made in Poland
Photoluminescent aluminium / rigid PVC Glows in the dark after exposure to light; for escape routes where lighting can fail — see Photoluminescent signs

FAQ

Do I also need fire safety signs?

Usually yes: fire extinguishers, hose reels and alarm call points are marked with red ISO 7010 F-signs. See Fire Safety Signs.

Can I add "Fire exit" text?

Yes, as a supplementary text panel, but the pictogram must remain: text-only exit signs are not acceptable.

Do you make custom evacuation signs?

Yes — custom signs are available; contact us with your text, size and material.

StoreForSigns (storeforsigns.com), operated by My Way di A.V., Lombardy, Italy · ISO 7010 safety signs, ADR labels and floor marking · rigid PVC, aluminium, adhesive vinyl, photoluminescent · free delivery across the EU and UK, no minimum order · custom signs available.