Simple emergency exit signs save lives

When disaster strikes a building, it is imperative that people inside are able to evacuate quickly and in an orderly manner. Something as simple as easily seen emergency exit signs will help building occupants, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the layout or too panicked to think clearly, find their way to safety. A good emergency exit sign is literally a beacon guiding people to the safest way out. To be effective, though, it must not only be properly mounted according to safety ordinances but also able to be seen through thick clouds of dust or smoke. Properly applied pipe markers can also help people know what areas to avoid in emergencies.

Because it is hard to predict the nature of an emergency beforehand, it is always best to take as many reasonable precautions as possible. When choosing the style of emergency exit sign, one must consider that even a relatively minor incident, such as a blown circuit causing a floor to lose power, may result in a very dark hallway or stairwell. Of course, vision obscuring smoke and dust are also possibilities. Given the many ways that vision may be obscured during an emergency and the importance of providing guidance to the exit, it seems obvious that all emergency exit signs should be illuminated. Hyline Safety believes our photoluminescent exit sign to be the most practical choice in building safety signs because these products glow to aid visibility without requiring electricity. This not only makes it less likely to fail when needed, but much easier to install and maintain.