Fire Blanket Safety Signs
Fire safety is a big issue in today’s world. Many people have lost their lives in fires in the past when preventive measures could have been taken to prevent this and prevent the fires from spreading in the first place. Building codes have also changed to ensure the safety of all occupants and visitors to such a building. Exits and equipment should be clearly marked and easily accessible and easy to use.
The fact is, however, that firefighting equipment can be too expensive to purchase. It’s not cheap to have a fire extinguisher handy and the mess you leave behind is another pot of fish. The best alternative for small fires in this case is the fire blanket. It is made for the express purpose of smothering flames and making sure the flame does not spread. It is a much cheaper alternative to the fire extinguisher and does not make a mess afterwards.
As a security device, it can also protect someone escaping from a burning room as it is flame proof. It comes in several different sizes for several different uses. The larger 1.8 meter blanket could be used to adequately cover his body and help him escape from a burning building. The 1.2 meter blanket can be used on a person whose clothes are burning. The smallest economy pack (one square meter) can be used in kitchens to put out pan and stove fires.
As with all other fire fighting equipment, the fire blanket must be labeled as such. The signs include picture instructions and any other information a user might want to know about their use. These signs and instructions are usually in red and are posted next to a wall-mounted box or blanket pack. Instructions for use are printed in green on a white blanket. These instructions are below a white man (on a red background) with a blanket that he has raised as he is about to put out a fire. Sometimes the instructions are written in white on a red background and other times the instructions are in white on a green background.
Pictographs came into the picture when it was discovered that there may be a language barrier. Fire exit signs include pictograms. Along the same lines, firefighting equipment has pictograms to indicate how it should be used. The man in the blanket is the universal sign.
Placement is also important. In the kitchen, they should not be placed on top of a stove in case it is difficult to reach them in time. Home kitchens may not need signs, but commercial kitchens do. They should be placed a safe distance from the fire hazard, but not so far away that the fire has time to spread before it can be contained.
It has become a requirement that every building has a fire blanket as well as a fire extinguisher. The reason for this is simple.
The blanket itself may not be enough to stop the fire. If the fire is electrical in nature, for example, a fire blanket will do little to stop it and you will need a foam or powder extinguisher. Even sand can be a better option. Mandatory fire blanket signs must be able to point out what types of fires the blanket can handle. Follow the instructions and safety rules, especially in emergency situations. It may just save your life.