| Imagine this scenario: a fire breaks out in your | | | | probably know, it is crucial to use the right type |
| office; everyone rushes to where the fire | | | | of extinguisher for the right type of flame to |
| extinguisher is. Unfortunately, no one could find it! | | | | prevent further damage, serious injuries, and |
| We have all heard of horror stories about MIA | | | | worsening of the blaze. It is recommended to |
| (missing-in-action) extinguishers but this does not | | | | choose photoluminescent extinguisher chart as |
| have to happen if only your workplace is fully | | | | these signs glow in the dark and can be read |
| equipped with fire extinguisher signs that can | | | | even during low lighting conditions. |
| direct you towards the location of the | | | | Extinguisher Signs |
| extinguishers. These are crucial flame-fighting tools | | | | A fire extinguisher sign is used as identification for |
| that can curb small incipient smolder before it eats | | | | the location of the extinguisher. This sign, just like |
| up the whole place. With fire extinguisher signs in | | | | the extinguisher chart, should also meet the |
| place, you will be able to save precious moments | | | | requirements of the Fire Regs. This should also |
| finding these important pieces of equipment. | | | | come in a photoluminescent material so that you |
| Fire extinguisher signs, which are mostly made of | | | | can still locate the extinguisher immediately even |
| rigid plastic, are mounted near the firefighting | | | | though it is dark. |
| device. This way, people can locate the | | | | Specific Sign for a Specific Extinguisher Type |
| extinguisher easily and they can respond | | | | These are specific signs for the different types of |
| accordingly during an emergency. This is because | | | | extinguisher. For example, if you have a water |
| aside from directing people towards the location | | | | extinguisher in your building, then you would need |
| of the extinguisher, extinguisher signs also inform | | | | to mount a water fire extinguisher sign on top of |
| people about the proper use of the extinguisher | | | | it so people can read what it is for. If there were |
| and the different types of extinguishers that are | | | | an electrical blaze on the premises, the water |
| used for different classes of fire. This can help | | | | extinguisher sign would inform people that this |
| avoid wrong usage of the flame extinguishing | | | | type of extinguisher could not be used for this |
| device. To help you familiarise with the various | | | | type of flame. |
| kinds of signs, here are some examples that are | | | | Fire extinguisher signs are crucial during |
| commonly used in buildings. | | | | emergencies. They do not only help locate the |
| Fire Extinguisher Chart | | | | extinguishers but they also inform people about |
| An extinguisher chart contains detailed information | | | | the proper usage of these devices. Aside from |
| about the different types of extinguishers and | | | | extinguishers, you should also have signs for the |
| different classes of fire with the use of | | | | other types of safety devices in your premises |
| easy-to-understand graphical symbols. This is a | | | | such as the fire hose and fire blanket. Moreover, |
| good way to inform the staff and the public on | | | | there should also be signs for exits and escape |
| the different uses of extinguishers. As you | | | | routes. |