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Pedestrian Access Signs

Shop Pedestrian Access Signs for workplaces, warehouses, construction sites and industrial premises. Clearly direct people towards pedestrian routes, entrances and crossing points, or show where pedestrian access is prohibited.

Made in Britain by The Sign Shed, our pedestrian safety signs are available in a choice of sizes and durable materials for indoor and outdoor locations.

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Pedestrian Access Signs for UK Workplaces & Sites

Pedestrian access signs help employees, visitors and contractors identify where they should walk, which entrance to use and where pedestrian access is restricted.

They can form part of wider workplace traffic arrangements alongside designated walkways, road markings, crossing points, barriers and other measures used to separate people from moving vehicles.

The right sign depends on what pedestrians need to do.

Pedestrian Route Signs

Use Pedestrian Route signs to identify designated walking routes through workplaces, warehouses, factories and sites.

Directional pedestrian signs can help people follow the correct walkway at junctions or where the route isn't immediately obvious.

Consider the complete journey rather than individual signs. Someone entering an unfamiliar workplace should be able to identify the pedestrian entrance and follow the designated route towards their destination.

Pedestrian Entrance Signs

Where pedestrians and vehicles use different entrances, clear signage can help people identify the correct access point.

Pedestrian Entrance signs can be particularly useful at construction sites, warehouses, industrial premises and other locations with separate vehicle and pedestrian gates.

Position signs where approaching pedestrians can understand which entrance they're expected to use before reaching the vehicle access point.

Pedestrian Crossing Signs

Where pedestrian and vehicle routes have to cross, clearly identified crossing points can help communicate where pedestrians are expected to cross.

Crossing locations should form part of the wider workplace traffic arrangements and be positioned with visibility and the movement of both pedestrians and vehicles in mind.

Signs and markings can then help identify the designated crossing.

No Pedestrians Signs

Not every workplace route should be used by people on foot.

No Pedestrians signs can identify routes or areas where pedestrian access is prohibited.

This may be useful around vehicle routes, loading operations or other areas where pedestrians aren't expected to enter.

Where possible, pedestrians should also have a clearly identified alternative route rather than simply being told where they cannot walk.

Pedestrian Signs for Warehouses

Warehouses can involve forklift trucks, delivery vehicles, loading operations and frequent pedestrian movements.

Pedestrian signage can help identify walkways, crossing points, entrances and areas where pedestrians aren't permitted.

Consider how employees, visitors and delivery drivers move from the point they arrive on site to where they need to go.

A clear route is generally more useful than isolated signs that don't connect with one another.

Pedestrian Signs for Construction Sites

Construction sites may need separate pedestrian and vehicle access, particularly where plant, delivery vehicles and contractors are moving around the site.

Signs can help identify pedestrian gates, designated routes and restricted areas.

As site layouts change, check that pedestrian directions remain accurate and that signs haven't been obscured or left pointing towards a route that is no longer in use.

Choosing a Pedestrian Access Sign

Start by asking:

What does the pedestrian need to do?

If they need to follow a walkway, choose a Pedestrian Route sign.

If they need to find the correct entrance, choose a Pedestrian Entrance sign.

If they need to change direction, use an appropriate Pedestrian Direction sign.

If they need to cross a vehicle route, identify the designated Pedestrian Crossing.

If they must not enter an area, choose an appropriate No Pedestrians sign.

Then consider where the sign will be displayed, how far away it needs to be seen and whether the material is suitable for the environment.

Positioning Pedestrian Access Signs

Position pedestrian signs where people need the information.

This could include:

  • Site entrances
  • Pedestrian gates
  • Junctions
  • Changes in direction
  • Walkway entrances
  • Crossing points
  • Warehouse entrances
  • Vehicle-route boundaries

Signs should be clearly visible and positioned early enough for pedestrians to understand the instruction before reaching the route, crossing or restricted area.

Check signs regularly to make sure they're clean, visible and still point towards the correct route.

Made in Britain Pedestrian Access Signs

The Sign Shed manufactures pedestrian access and workplace signs in Britain for warehouses, factories, construction sites and other business premises.

Choose from pedestrian route, directional, entrance, crossing and access-restriction signs in a range of sizes and materials for indoor and outdoor locations.

Frequently asked questions

Get quick solutions to your common pedestrian access sign buying questions
A Pedestrian Route sign identifies a designated route or walkway that people should use when moving around a workplace or site. These signs can help direct employees, visitors and contractors along pedestrian routes and away from vehicle or operational areas.
Display Pedestrian Route signs where people need help identifying or following the correct walkway. Typical locations include site entrances, warehouse yards, car parks, walkway entrances, junctions and changes of direction. Position signs so pedestrians can see the instruction before they need to decide which route to take.
A Pedestrian Access sign can indicate where pedestrians should enter or gain access to a site or area. A Pedestrian Route sign identifies the route pedestrians should follow once they are on the premises. For example, a workplace could use a Pedestrian Access sign at the pedestrian gate and Pedestrian Route signs to guide people from the gate towards reception or another destination.
Use a No Pedestrians sign where people on foot aren't permitted to enter or use a particular route or area. Examples can include vehicle-only entrances, loading areas, operational zones or other locations where pedestrian access is restricted. Where possible, make sure pedestrians can also identify the alternative route they're expected to use.
The signs required depend on the layout of the workplace and the route pedestrians need to follow. A pedestrian walkway might use a combination of Pedestrian Entrance, Pedestrian Route, directional arrow and Pedestrian Crossing signs. No Pedestrians signs can also identify nearby routes that people on foot shouldn't use. Think about the complete journey from the point pedestrians arrive to their destination rather than choosing each sign in isolation.
Where pedestrians and workplace vehicles operate in the same area, separating their routes wherever reasonably practicable can reduce interaction between them. Depending on the site layout, pedestrian routes may be supported by walkways, barriers, floor markings, designated crossing points and appropriate signage. Pedestrian signs should support these wider traffic-management arrangements rather than be relied upon as the only control.

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