The Importance Of Being Noticed

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In the building and construction arena, crowd control at football matches and in every arena where authority figures need to be designated and noticeable, identification is key. This is also key in the case of a fire in the workplace, where nominated wardens or marshals should be visible to other evacuees and for themselves as the last to leave the building.

Manufacturers have developed hi-vis material, retro-reflective material and latterly clothing and guidance systems incorporating photoluminescent properties.

Research has always concluded that occupants react more quickly when an evacuation is supported by an authority figure who gives good verbal instructions.

Bengston, et al (2001) in a study of a fire in a Gothenburg night-club, suggest survivors viewed the initial warning messages as ambiguous and had not taken the first indication of a fire seriously. Kushigian (2001) suggest that the selection of an exit is dependent on the cognitive map of the individual and overall is a fuzzy and random process. This is where a well trained Fire Warden or Marshal can fulfil their role and save lives. Adding clarity to the situation with strong verbal instructions and identified by the appropriate clothing, confusion can be avoided.

Photoluminescent way guidance systems in the building can enhance this procedure and photoluminescent markings on the Wardens clothing can assist the emergency services in locating the Wardens as they will be the last to leave.

For further information please visit: www.solutionsfiresafety.co.uk or email Katrina.papas@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk

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