Fire safety sign symbols are images and texts that come in different colors depending on what they mean. These signs and symbols are used in various locations with each portraying a different aspect of fire safety.
Fire Safety Signs categories and examples
What are different fire safety signs ?
They include Prohibition signs, Safe condition signs, Fire equipment signs
Prohibition signs
These signs are mostly made up of white circles that are outlined in red and have a red line running through the circle. It informs the occupants of behaviors that are not allowed and may pose a fire hazard.
These Prohibition signs include the following
⦁ No smoking signs
The most common sign is the ‘No Smoking’ that prohibits cigarette smoking as it presents serious fire conditions. The user may forget to put out the cigarette or smoke it around flammable materials that would cause a fire.
⦁ Naked flames sign
The other prohibition sign is the ‘No Naked Flames’ which is black and illustrated by a lit match surrounded by red signs. They indicate the presence of flammable materials nearby that can ignite when exposed to fire or flame.
Safe condition signs
⦁ Fire exit signs
This sign indicates that there is a fire exit nearby. They are square or oblong with a white illustration of a person leaving through an open door, an arrow indicating the direction of the exit, and the words ‘Fire Exit’.
They are always illuminated for visibility and green in color to symbolize emergency escape and no danger. Occupants use these signs to identify the most efficient method of evacuation to evacuate as fast as possible.
⦁ First aid sign
These fire safety signs are usually a white image and first aid written on a green background. The green and white signs symbolize that there is no danger and indicate first aid practices and safety procedures. They indicate where they are located and instructions on using them.
Fire equipment signs
⦁ Fire extinguishers symbol
It shows a fire extinguisher next to flames and indicates that an extinguisher is nearby. It’s accompanied by a text that outlines the conditions in which the fire extinguisher should be used.
⦁ Fire alarm call point
This symbol shows a hand reaching for a rectangle with flames on the right-hand side. This show the fire alarm is nearby for easy and rapid access to activating the alarms. They are mounted near the fire alarms throughout the premises.
⦁ Fire Hose Reel
This symbol shows an illustration of a hose attached to a wheel and signals that the fire hose is nearby. Its mounted adjacent to the fire equipment for visibility.
⦁ Fire blanket
This symbol illustrates flames with the word fire blanket beside them with instructions for using the fire blanket. It indicates the presence of a fire blanket and is commonly found in the kitchen
Mandatory signs.
This mandatory sign is a fire safety hazard symbol that indicates a specified action that must be taken to prevent fire. These signs are blue and are often circular in shape.
⦁ Fire Door Keep Shut
The ‘Fire Door Keep Shut’ indicates that a fire door is present and must be kept closed to prevent a fire from spreading from one room to another. Closing this door helps contain the fire.
⦁ Fire action
The ‘Fire Action’ sign gives mandatory instructions that show what you have to do if you hear a fire alarm or discover a fire. It includes blank gaps for specific evacuation instructions that are relevant to where you are. It contains instructions to sound the alarm, the evacuation instructions, how to alert the fire service, the assembly point, and the prohibition signs.
⦁ Eye protection
This aim is to eradicate hazards present in your environment by mandating some behaviors. this symbol requires you to wear gear for eye protection.
Warning signs
These signs indicate hazards that are present and that care should be taken to avoid a disaster or an accident. They are often triangular with a yellow background and back symbol in the middle of the triangle
⦁ Flammable sign
This sign is illustrated by a picture of a flame and is used to indicate that material could ignite and cause a fire. It usually indicates flammable gas, flammable aerosol, flammable liquid, and a flammable solid.
⦁ Oxidizing symbol
This is a sign that indicates the risk of fire which is illustrated by a flame over a circle. It can lead to a dangerous reaction with other chemicals. Oxidizer increases the fire intensity and even leads to an explosion.
Conclusion
The fire signs inform the employees on what to do in case of fire occurrence. These signs should be displayed in workplaces in areas accessible to all employees. This will ensure that they are safe and will be able to take action when a situation occurs.
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