We need fire safety signs in order to know what to do and where to go in case of fire, most especially, in business establishments like schools, hospitals, malls, banks, or any building or premise.  Primarily, it refers to leading people to escape routes, fire fighting devices, and emergency communication like fire telephone and exits.  The safety signs were required by the Health and Safety Regulations 1996 (Safety Signs and Symbols) and is for strict adherence. These signs should be in their proper places to ensure their safety and security against fire hazards.

As an employer or building owner, and according to the fire safety rules of the government of the UK, it is therefore mandated to take responsibility in making the workplace safe and away from any form of danger.  As a standard for fire safety signs, this luminous photo signage should be visible and can be clearly identified in specific areas that will provide them accurate information in case of fire emergency.  The British Standard Signs are widely used and understood all over the UK. 

Let us determine the major areas to put the fire safety signs:

• Reception Areas – this is the most substantial area where people enters and exits.  So signs should be made visible, most especially, to the guests.
• Stairways and corridors – this is generally the escape route when the fire originated inside the office.  So directions on how to escape are crucial and the administrator should make sure that nothing is blocking or obstructing the area like boxes, furniture or garbage.  Furthermore, enforce to everyone that the stairway is not an area for smoking.
• General working areas – this is where machines and electrical equipment is found.  It is advisable to have a fire blanket in an accessible area next to the machines.  Along with that, make not to overload plugs, every point of entry and exit is not blocked or jammed for easier fire escape.
• Factory and laboratory areas – these are high-risk areas as it is where operations happen.  Industrial methods and laboratory research normally needs hot work and exposure to flammable things like chemicals.
• Pantry/Canteen Area – it is advisable that no cooking should be made at the canteen to prevent pan fires and avoid open or naked flame. In exchange, get a food provider that sells food in microwavable containers.  If you have a small pantry area, make sure to add instructional guides for electronic appliances.
• Disabilities – any company, employer or organization is required by law to place adequate area for mobility, hearing and visually impaired.
• Assembly points – everybody should be able to meet in one place that is away from harm. Moreover, it is essential in doing personnel/occupants head count.

We can all be confident working or visiting any buildings and/or business establishments as long as they comply and maintain the quality of fire preventive measures like proper emergency fire evacuation plan, passed fire risk assessment, effective fire fighting devices, and most especially, the clear and accurate fire safety signs.