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The role of photoluminescence in effective safety signage
Since their introduction some 30 years ago, Safety Way Guidance Systems (SWGS) based on photoluminescence technology have proved the ideal solution to the safe evacuation of people in an emergency. Examining the aftermath of horrendous events such as the 9/11 Twin Towers incident in New York in 2001, SWGS were cited as a major contribution to the effective evacuation and survival of many of the people who made it out of the buildings following the terrorist attack. Following this incident, a local law was
passed in New York stipulating that all tall buildings had to be fitted with photo-luminescent signs. In Europe, there is a minimum require- ment guideline set out in ISO 16069 and the UK government is now being lobbied to have the same legislation introduced. A company that is
Range of Nova Hazard Glo Bright products. SWGS in Stairwell.
vigorously promoting the concept of photo-luminescent signage in the UK is Innova Solutions. Managing Director Glenn Dunleavey has been especially vocal in his efforts to ensure the wider adoption of photoluminescence technology in safety signage and these efforts were further supported by a recent alliance forged between Innova and Kemco Technology, a specialist in the development of photoluminescence-based products. The benefits of SWGS based on photoluminescence
technology are self-evident. The material stores energy from ambient light sources and then re-emits this energy via signage that glows brightly in the dark. It requires no power source and therefore incurs no running costs. It is also completely reliable and will provide critical directional signage even under conditions of total blackout or a smoke-filled environment. Since the safest place for occupants of a building in such
conditions is as close to the floor as possible, SWGS are best installed at both high and low levels to enable people caught in an
Safety way guidance.
emergency such as a fire to follow the directional tapes, arrows, dots or printed markings, even if they are on their hands and knees. The systems can be installed quickly and easily in any kind of building and are much favoured by fire and rescue services. They also demonstrate a company’s duty of care for its employees and visitors for a relatively small outlay. Apart from contributing to personal safety, SWGS also
represent a sound investment for any sign maker and can lead to a valuable additional revenue stream to enable diversification and to boost business. Further information can be found at
www.innovasolutionsonline.co.uk or by telephoning 01282 867390.
68 Sign Update ISSUE 130 JULY/AUGUST 2011
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