First-Aid Equipment SABS safety sign (GA1)

The First-Aid Equipment safety sign (GA1) is used to indicate the location of first-aid equipment in a workplace or public environment. General information signs provide clear guidance so people can move safely, find facilities, and respond correctly in emergencies.

Purpose and function

This sign supports correct decision-making at the point of need so injured persons and responders can find treatment supplies quickly. It uses standardised colours, symbols, and layouts so meaning can be recognised quickly, even at a distance.

Typical applications

• Workshops, warehouses, and operational areas with first-aid and decontamination requirements
• Medical rooms, nurse stations, and staffed first-aid points
• Laboratories and chemical handling areas where rapid rinsing is critical
• High-traffic areas where guidance to safety equipment must be immediate

Commonly used with

• Manned First Aid Station safety sign
• Eye-Wash SABS safety sign
• Safety Shower SABS safety sign
• Telephone SABS safety sign

Selection and placement guidance

Install general information signs at decision points and along routes where the instruction must be seen before action is taken. Signs should be positioned within the normal line of sight, at consistent heights, and kept free from obstructions. Where the facility is large or complex, repeat signs to maintain continuous guidance.

For broader guidance on safety sign categories, colours, shapes, and correct selection, refer to our Safety Signs Explained guide.

Visibility and material options

This sign is available in standard sizes and materials suited to typical indoor and outdoor applications. Select a size and substrate that matches viewing distance, mounting location, and environmental exposure. Where emergency wayfinding is required during power failure, consider a photoluminescent variant where available.

A photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) version is available for low-light conditions and emergency power failures, view the photoluminescent equivalent.

For applications requiring extended emergency wayfinding or complete escape route coverage, view the full range of photoluminescent safety signs.

Compliance

In South Africa, safety sign designs follow South African National Standards (SANS), including SANS 1186-1:2022, which governs the design, colours, shapes, symbols, and application of safety signs and safety markings. These standards are administered through the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to promote consistent recognition across workplaces and public environments.

SANS 1186-1:2022 aligns closely with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 7010 and ISO 3864-3, ensuring familiarity and clear understanding across different industries and regions.