Safety Wall Displays: What You Actually Need on Your Wall

A tidy wall is a safe wall—but in many workplaces, safety walls become cluttered with outdated posters, half-torn notices, and redundant documents. The result? Confusion for staff, missed audits, and a visual mess.

Let’s fix that.

In this article, we break down the must-haves (and must-nots) of safety wall displays, so your site looks compliant, professional, and easy to navigate.

Why Safety Wall Displays Matter

Your safety wall is the visual heart of your compliance strategy. It tells staff, visitors, and auditors everything they need to know in one glance—if it’s done right.

Good displays reduce search time, improve response during emergencies, and help you score well in audits. But too much information—or badly organised boards—does the opposite.

What You Absolutely Need on Your Safety Wall

Here’s a breakdown of what should be visible at every major safety station or HSE board.

1. 

First Aid Information

• Location of first aid kits, burns kits, eyewash
• Names and photos of qualified first aiders
• Emergency contact numbers

Pro Tip: Use dry-wipe panels or magnetic name cards to keep this updated easily.

2. 

Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan

• Site map with marked escape routes
• Assembly points
• Fire marshal contacts

Ensure this information is clear, up to date, and well-lit.

3. 

PPE Requirements

• Icons or signs showing mandatory PPE (e.g., gloves, masks, goggles)
• Nearby dispensers for easy access

Visual Tip: Use pictograms or colour-coded zones to reinforce PPE zones at a glance.

4. 

Risk Assessments & Procedures

• Key SOPs, risk assessments, or COSHH data
• Must be relevant to the work being done in that area

Store these in magnetic document holders to keep them clean and easy to swap out.

5. 

Inspection Logs & Audit Trails

• Dry wipe boards or clip frames for:
  • First aid kit checks
  • Fire extinguisher checks
  • Weekly safety audits

Visible logs show you’re proactive—not just reactive—when it comes to compliance.

What You Should Remove from Your Wall

Not everything needs to be displayed. In fact, too much information is a liability.

❌ Outdated Posters

Training notices from 3 years ago or old shift schedules create noise and visual clutter.

❌ Handwritten Notes

Scribbled reminders don’t look professional—and they’re often illegible or inaccurate.

❌ Unlabelled Kits or Items

If it’s not labelled, it won’t get used properly. Replace vague “safety box” signs with clear component labels.

❌ Random Posters or Motivational Quotes

Unless they’re part of a specific campaign or training initiative, they dilute the impact of more important information.

Tools for Clean, Compliant Wall Displays

1. Modular Safety Boards

Combine dry wipe panels, document holders, PPE dispensers, and signage into one tidy station.

2. Magnetic Document Holders

Keep papers clean and secure without adhesives or tape.

3. Dry Wipe Boards

Ideal for rotating tasks, inspection logs, or contact lists.

4. Colour Coding & Icons

Use visual cues to help staff quickly understand the function of each area.

5. QR Codes

Link to digital forms, training videos, or MSDS databases with a simple scan.

Final Thoughts

Your safety wall display isn’t just for show—it’s a core part of your health and safety system. Keep it tidy, up to date, and limited to essential information. A clean display is easier to maintain, easier to use, and far more impressive during audits.

Need help creating a compliant and customisable display? Our modular safety boards and visual control tools help you stay lean, compliant, and inspection-ready – without overloading your wall.