In earlier days, people used to trade in an open market and most of the offices were built single or maximum double stories. This was the indication that in case of fire, they can easily escape from the scenario and can protect themselves from unwanted situations. With the passage of time, means of doing businesses have been improvised and two stories buildings have turned into multi-storied buildings and looking at the flow in business, many construction organisations have started constructing new tall buildings where people can procure their offices and run their business in a good manner.
Now, possibilities are much higher than a building can catch fire easily due to numerous offices operating in the same building at the same time and this brings the presence of many people together at work, every person has a different habit, so it is hard to find out the person at fault. Also with the advancement in technology, almost every building is equipped with air condition and other electric types of equipment, this leads to generating a high amount of heat and because of high-temperature fire may occur at any time.
As per the guidelines are given by the government, it is mandatory for every owner of the building to display fire safety signs in different locations of the building. These safety signs should be hanged on the locations such as; – entry point of the building, exit point, stairs, near lifts, lobby area and inside the offices too. Every safety sign has its own importance which need not be neglected at any cost. For example, when you are in a lift or in a closed space where a long cross is made, this means that during the time of fire don’t use lifts instead use stairs for safety precautions.
When you see a sign with a green background and at the corner, four arrow signs with two people standing in the centre indicate that in case of fire everyone is requested to gather at assembly area to save themselves from unwanted consequences. And when you see blue and white exclamatory sign, it indicates that this is the fire door so you must keep it shut at any cost. These fire safety signs help you a lot in becoming aware of the unwanted situations in advance.
In the market, many professionals are available to customise safety signs as per the need of customers and they are economical. To run your business in a safe manner, it is mandatory that you should conduct fire safety events on a monthly or quarterly basis because such events will encourage your staff to participate and accordingly their knowledge will enhance.
The purpose of Fire safety Signs is to provide a precautionary indication to people who stay about 8 to 9 hours in a building. Ignoring the presence of such useful signs may lead you towards unwanted consequences where you don’t wish to be in.
