Fire Safety Signs with Lenehans
How were Emergency Fire Signs first introduced
The reason that emergency exit and fire signs first began being introduced around the world is a sad story, which might be expected when the origin is fire!
After multiple tragedies in which people fatally became trapped by deadly flames and toxic smoke and fumes, from around 1890, governments worldwide began introducing legal requirements that emergency signage must be prominently displayed.
These signs are to keep people safe.
Who should use Fire Signs
In Ireland every employer must identify hazards, assess risks and have written risk assessments. They must ensure the safety, health and welfare of their employees. All landlords, private and social housing, must also adhere to the same guidelines.
These rules and guidelines are laid out under section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and section 11 of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2009
Fire Signs
There are a massive variety of emergency and regulation signs on display today.
Here are a selection of the signs you will find for sale at Lenehans: -
Fire Exit -
This sign directs people to the nearest emergency fire exit.
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Fire Extinguisher -
This sign alerts people to the presence of a fire extinguisher.
Fire Point -
The Fire Point sign is a fire equipment sign that alerts people to the presence of some form of fire fighting equipment.
Fire Assembly Point -
The Green Fire Assembly Point sign is for the same purpose as the red Fire Point sign.
Fire Door Keep Shut -
Fire Door Keep Shut signs will frequently be seen on or around fire exit doors. The reason these signs are used is to stop through traffic and keep fire escapes clear in the event of an emergency. Keeping fire doors shut will also contain smoke and flames and prevent spread should there be a fire outbreak.
Fire Alarm -
The Fire Alarm sign alerts people to the presence of a fire alarm. These really help when in a panicked situation the fire alarm may not be so obvious as in a regular, calm moment.
The best way to deal with a fire is to prevent it from ever happening.
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Prevention Signs
Thank You For Not Smoking -
This Thank You For Not Smoking Sign is a nice way of asking people not to smoke in the area. This can be for health reasons as well as fire prevention.
No Smoking -
The No Smoking sign, a well known clear statement that there should be no smoking in the vicinity.
No Smoking Including Electronic Cigarettes -
As the times move on so do the signs. This sign states no smoking including the new technology age E-Cigarettes that everyone now seem to be smoking. Signs should always be clear.
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The Signs are only part of the fire safety plan but what they do is keep a level of awareness in people. Although all new employees and tenants should be taught the fire safety procedures when they begin employment or tenancy just having these signs around often settles into peoples subconscious which will be very useful in an emergency situation.