Safe Area Left Refuge Sign
Clearly identify the direction of a wheelchair refuge safe area to support accessible emergency evacuation and wayfinding.
• Indicates the direction and location of a designated refuge safe area
• Suitable for evacuation routes, stairwells, public buildings and accessible escape areas
• High-contrast green and white design provides quick visibility and recognition
• Available in Extra Glow in the Dark Self Adhesive (Class C), Extra Glow in the Dark Rigid Plastic (Class C), Rigid Plastic (1mm), Rigid Plastic 1mm (Self Adhesive Back), Rigid Plastic (2mm), Rigid Plastic 2mm (Self Adhesive Back) and Self Adhesive Vinyl
• Helps support safe evacuation procedures and accessible refuge area wayfinding
Product Overview
This Safe Area Left Refuge Sign clearly indicates the direction of a designated wheelchair refuge safe area. Featuring a prominent left-pointing arrow, wheelchair symbol and “Safe area” text on a green background, the sign provides clear directional guidance to help people locate the refuge area during an emergency evacuation.
Where to Use
- Evacuation routes
- Stairwells
- Public buildings
- Accessible escape areas
- Routes to refuge safe areas
Key Features
- Directs people left towards a designated safe area
- Displays a clear wheelchair refuge symbol
- High-contrast green and white design supports quick recognition
- Prominent left arrow provides clear directional guidance
- Supports accessible emergency evacuation wayfinding
Materials & Options
- Extra Glow in the Dark Self Adhesive (Class C)
- Extra Glow in the Dark Rigid Plastic (Class C)
- Rigid Plastic (1mm)
- Rigid Plastic 1mm (Self Adhesive Back)
- Rigid Plastic (2mm)
- Rigid Plastic 2mm (Self Adhesive Back)
- Self Adhesive Vinyl
Compliance
This sign supports compliance with UK health and safety regulations, including:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should this sign be installed?
Install the sign in a clearly visible position along the route where people need to proceed left to reach the designated refuge safe area.
Is this sign suitable for outdoor use?
Suitability for outdoor use depends on the material option selected and the conditions at the installation location.
What does this sign indicate?
This sign indicates that a designated wheelchair refuge safe area is located in the direction shown by the left-pointing arrow.
Trade Discounts
Rainbow Safety supplies safety signs to trade professionals across the UK.
Our trade customers include:
- Fire safety service companies
- Fire risk assessors and safety consultants
- Electrical wholesalers
- Facilities management companies
Approved trade customers receive:
- Preferential trade discounts
- Better margins for reselling safety signs
- Marketing support to help you sell more signs
- Access to our full range of safety signs
With the support and marketing tools provided, our sales have grown to over £3,000 per month.
Fire extinguisher servicing margins are not what they used to be, so supplying safety signs has become a valuable additional revenue stream for our business. On one warehouse safety survey alone we invoiced £5,100 on a single order.
We can now compete with internet prices and still make a healthy margin.
We were regularly asked to supply safety signs, but struggled to compete with internet prices while maintaining a worthwhile margin.
Working with Rainbow Safety has changed that. We can now offer our customers a competitive range of safety signs while still making a healthy margin for our business.
Loyalty Rewards
Rainbow Safety rewards regular customers across the UK who order safety signs on an ongoing basis.
- Schools and colleges
- Facilities management companies
- Contractors and maintenance teams
- Offices and commercial premises
- Preferential pricing for regular customers
- Free design service for custom safety signs
- Access to exclusive promotional offers
- Dedicated account manager if required
“Rainbow Safety has become our go-to supplier for safety signs.”
We regularly need safety signs for maintenance work, refurbishments and ongoing compliance updates. Since ordering from Rainbow Safety, the process has been straightforward, reliable and cost-effective.
The loyalty rewards and special offers have helped us save money across repeat orders, while the wide product range means we can usually source everything we need in one place.
Fast ordering, consistent quality and ongoing rewards have made Rainbow Safety a valuable supplier for our business.
Reviews
Well-made product that arrived promptly and in excellent condition. The green and white design is bright, professional, and easy to notice from a distance.
Really impressed with the durability and clarity of this refuge sign. The left directional arrow stands out clearly and improves evacuation guidance throughout the building.
The sign is practical and easy to understand for staff and visitors alike. Slightly thinner than expected, but it still serves its purpose well.
Good quality material and the print finish looks very professional. Easy to install and highly visible in our office corridor.
Excellent sign with a clear left directional arrow and bright colours. Perfect for guiding people safely towards the designated refuge area during emergencies.
