Braille - Steps - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A Braille and Tactile Steps Sign is crucial for alerting individuals who are blind or visually impaired to the presence of stairs or steps ahead. By providing raised text, symbols, and braille, the sign ensures that users can identify the area through touch, allowing them to anticipate a change in elevation and take necessary precautions for their safety.

Stairs and steps present a significant fall risk for people with vision loss, especially in public or unfamiliar environments such as shopping centres, office buildings, hotels, and transit stations. Clearly marked tactile signs at the top and bottom of staircases enhance safety and promote greater independence by giving users the information they need to navigate confidently.

These signs also help meet accessibility regulations and standards such as the UK’s Equality Act. Proper placement and design of tactile stair signage is often a requirement in public buildings, helping to reduce liability and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive design practices.

Beyond compliance, using Braille and Tactile Steps signs shows a strong commitment to universal access and equal opportunity. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of visual ability, can move safely through your facility, reinforcing a culture of respect, safety, and inclusion.

Materials Explained

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Braille: Manufactured from durable 1.5mm 2-ply PVC with a variety of professional two-tone finishes. 2-ply PVC can be printed onto or the surface layer can be engraved to reveal a second colour beneath. Additionally, it is naturally resistant to moisture, heat, UV rays, and many chemicals. A cost-effective, low-maintenance, and highly customisable option for facilities that need tough, legible, and long-lasting signage.