safety signs, as well as other Health and Safety signs are covered by the Health and Safety Regulations 1966 and, if it comes to the attention of the authorities that a mandatory sign is not appropriately displayed you could be fined up to £1,000 [GBP]. Mandatory signs, such as the Fire Exit sign, or the sign for an Emergency Exit, must display a symbol as well as the message, in the colour appropriate for each specific sign. Many of these safety signs are intended for use out of doors so e... more