Sign type set by Directive 92/58/EEC (Annex II) and the UK Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (Schedule 1); pictogram drawn to ISO 7010, which both allow.

Eyewash station

Green square with a white eye above a spray of dots coming from a white eyewash fitting, and a small white cross at upper right. · also called “E011”, “eye shower”, “eye wash station”, “eyewash”

What the Eyewash station symbol means

Eyewash station

An eyewash station is located here for rinsing the eyes after a splash or contamination. Use it straight away if something gets into your eyes.

Source · Standard ISO 7010 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs · checked Nov 11, 2026

Where it appears

Emergency exit and first-aid signs

ISO 7010
—This meaning

Questions about the Eyewash station symbol

What does the Eyewash station symbol mean?: An eyewash station is located here for rinsing the eyes after a splash or contamination. Use it straight away if something gets into your eyes.
What does the Eyewash station symbol look like?: Green square with a white eye above a spray of dots coming from a white eyewash fitting, and a small white cross at upper right. It is also called “E011”, “eye shower”, “eye wash station” and “eyewash”.
Which standard defines the Eyewash station symbol?: It is listed as ISO 7010-E011.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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