After Dark Fire-safety Signs

Though there are multitudes of signage that are mostly seen around crowded marketplaces

, over streets and in the yards but some of the lesser known signs are etched, routed and sandblasted glass signs. However, while talking about the most important signs, there is no doubt that safety signs are an essential part of our society and security.

Most building owners use safety signs that relate to the security of the building occupants and may signify the first aid station, fire exits, signs informing about fire hazards or it may be a sign that warns of high voltage area.However, apart from the placing of signs, it is imperative that the safety signs are visible when they are actually needed. It is essential that fire safety instructional signage is visible under all conditions especially in case of a fire, when the smoke fills up all areas and navigation is difficult.

You will mostly come across reflective and non reflective safety signs in buildings. The reflective shiny signs draw attention to the displayed message faster than non reflective ones. However in terms of low or no interior lighting, reflective signs do not work and nor do non reflective signs.Thus, the need of the time is glow in the dark signs that ensure you know where you are and what to do in any emergency. These photo-luminescent signs work by absorbing high quantities of photons from the environment and start emitting the stored up photons after dark, without any use of electricity.

Not only do glow in the dark signage help the people be cautious about the impending hazards, emergency exits and other life saving instructions, it also absolves the building owners from related lawsuits later, in case of any causality during a fire evacuation or natural calamity. But due to the different types of signs available, there may be confusions as to which are the best glow signs.

However, not only fire safety signs, there are numerous other signs that help you stay safe but due to the associated risk of life, traffic and fire safety signs should essentially be photo-luminescent. Proper signs should be put next to fire extinguishers, sand buckets, hose pipes and other essential fire fighting equipment that is of vital need during a raging fire, is important. Another essential sign that needs to be readable during a blackout is the Use staircase during emergency signs. Stampedes and causalities occur when people are unable to locate the right way to get out of the building ending in falls and deaths. It may seem redundant to put up a sign that says that use the staircase, but during an emergency, people tend to panic and it is best to have visible signs telling them where to go as smoke fills in and visibility is low.

Additionally, it is best to have a glow in the dark sign directing towards the assisted rescue area for those that are unable to exit by stairs but can be rescued by mechanical lifts and fire fighters. Signs are an essential part of safety and fire signs hold even more importance. As compared to conventional signs, photo luminescent or glow in the dark signs work well in emergencies or power outages.

by:Stan Bala

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