Various regulations require that a fire extinguisher be accompanied by fire extinguisher signs when it is placed. In addition, it is critical to provide adequate training or instruction with equipment to explain how to use it. This includes fire extinguishers, blankets, and hoses.
Few people have received hands-on training in the use of a fire extinguisher. As a result, written instructions in the form of signs are an easy way to accomplish this.
The safeguard is in place to ensure that anyone who picks up an extinguisher can use it safely and without causing harm.
To avoid confusion, the fire extinguisher signs identify the type of fire extinguisher next to it. They can also provide specific instructions on which fires you can and cannot extinguish with it. Using the incorrect fire extinguisher can be ineffective and have serious consequences. For example, it may hasten the spread of the fire and result in serious injury.
As a result, these fire extinguisher signs may end up saving lives. You don’t have to be a firefighter to understand them since the pictogram on the signs makes them easily understood by everyone. This means that even if they can’t read English, everyone knows how to use the equipment. Furthermore, the signs aid in identifying when an extinguisher is missing, allowing you to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Which sign should you choose?
There are many different types of fire extinguisher signs made from various materials and in several sizes.
- Choose the fire extinguisher signs that correspond to your extinguishers, as giving the wrong advice could be fatal.
- Ensure your fire signs are made of long-lasting material. For example, a strong plastic sign will outlast a stick-on sign and look more professional.
- Choosing a photoluminescent sign ensures it is always visible, even if the lights go out.
After installing the extinguisher and fire extinguisher signs, ensure nothing obstructs it.
Contact Sure Signs for details
The absence of fire extinguisher signs may result in fines and administrative hassles. It is your responsibility to ensure that the appropriate signs are placed where they are needed.
Sure Signs specialises in manufacturing, designing and supplying fire signs. We can custom-make signs to suit your specific requirements. All signs are available in 150 mm, 190 mm, 290 mm, or 440 mm.
The common signage types we offer include:
- Aluminium signage
- Photoluminescent signage
- Firefighting signage
- General signage
- Mandatory signage
- Prohibitory signage
Our fire extinguisher signs solution is available in natural anodised aluminium frames. They can also be powder coated or anodised in any colour you choose. These signs can be face printed on photoluminescent vinyl, or they can be reversed screen printed on acrylic Perspex. Contact us for more information.