UK Safety Signage Updates 2025: What You Need to Know
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published updated guidance on workplace signage requirements that affect UK businesses in 2025.
Key Changes
1. Enhanced Hazard Communication
Updated guidance recommends more specific hazard symbols for chemical storage areas, aligned with BS EN ISO 7010 pictograms.
2. Photoluminescent Requirements
Emergency exit signs in buildings with more than 50 occupants should now include photoluminescent elements to ensure visibility during power outages.
3. Digital Signage Considerations
New HSE guidance addresses the use of digital safety displays in modern workplaces, ensuring they meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
Timeline
- Q1 2025: Updated HSE guidance published
- Q2 2025: Recommended review period for businesses
- Q4 2025: Full adoption recommended
How to Prepare
- Audit your current signage against BS EN ISO 7010
- Identify gaps in compliance with UK regulations
- Order replacement signs early
- Train your team on any new requirements
Stay ahead of the curve by reviewing your signage now to ensure compliance with UK workplace safety regulations.
