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Access signs, symbols and surfaces

This section includes equipment that highlights accessible areas, or provides indicators that a person can use to navigate themselves around an area or building. They may be suitable for indoor and/or outdoor use.

Accessible signs and symbols may have high visibility or a tactile surface. They may indicate facilities that are accessible to people with a disability. Tactile signs can be placed to alert a person with reduced vision to a flight of stairs or other obstacles, and three-dimensional maps and diagrams can be followed by touch. Some signs indicate exits and refuge points for wheelchair users.

Audible direction units are programmed with verbal messages to assist with navigation around a building.

Visual indicators use contrasting, bright coloured or luminescent strips and markers to direct partially sighted people. They can be used for general orientation, or as an alert to fire escape routes or step edges. Also included are flashing units/beacons which may attract the attention of a blind or partially sighted use to a particular object or potential hazard.

Tactile paving and surface treatments are used to alert a person with reduced vision, for example, to changes in direction as the tactile floor surface can be felt underfoot. Surface treatments provide extra gripping power on most flat areas and are available in a range of textures and colours. These substances usually need to be laid by trained personnel.

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Steps 3-2-1
Self-adhesive labels with raised bars to indicate number of steps or stairs to be negotiated before level flooring is reached. Designed to stick to st...
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Rocol Safe Step Anti-slip Spray
Range of slip-resistant coatings which can be sprayed or painted onto indoor and outdoor surfaces.
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Protectakote Slip Resistant Floor Covering
Polyurethane, slip-resistant floor coating. Options: range of colours and tin sizes available.
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Reflective Tape
Self-adhesive reflective tape, used to highlight steps and other potential hazards. Options: range of colours.
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Tactile Signs
Made-to-measure tactile signs in a range of materials. Comprises: Braille characters; raised letters; colour contrast and reduced glare.
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Projecting 3d Sign
Triangular, plastic, projecting access sign with wheelchair symbol.
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Photoluminescent Anti-slip Tapes
Glow in the dark anti-slip tape designed for steps and fire escapes. Comprises: recharged by natural light. Options: available in plain or hazard war...
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Exit And Assembly Signs
Range of self-adhesive, vinyl emergency access signs. Range of sizes available.
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Day-glo Orange Tape
Brightly-coloured day-glo orange tape. Comprises made from self-adhesive fabric, and uses include outlining light switches or taping around worktops o...
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Access Symbols
Range of emergency and access signs, including tactile and photo luminescent signs. Can be made-to-measure. Range of sizes and materials available inc...
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