| Safety and awareness always go hand in hand to | | | | on the other hand, are used to identify specific |
| warn, protect, and prevent against a potential | | | | usage of each type. |
| danger or harm. However, some people do not | | | | 3. Water extinguisher sign- The signage is marked |
| recognize that fire safety signs are essential in | | | | with the word "water" to specify clearly the |
| saving one's life. | | | | location and type of the extinguisher. It also |
| Fire extinguishers are widely used in different | | | | identifies Class A or ordinary combustible materials |
| buildings and workplaces. As required by local | | | | as the most suitable for this type |
| ordinances, laws, or regulations, they must be | | | | 4. Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher sign- This |
| placed in different areas and corners of the | | | | does not only mark the specified location and |
| building for fire protection and safety purposes. | | | | type of the extinguisher but also present a |
| Nevertheless, since they are not used regularly, | | | | graphical symbol for different classes of fire. |
| their locations are likely ignored and forgotten. | | | | 5. Foam extinguisher sign- This sign also illustrates |
| This is why it is necessary to display proper fire | | | | the type of extinguisher and the classes it is most |
| extinguisher signs. These safety signs help | | | | suitable for and not. This is necessary to prevent |
| employees and occupants locate the extinguishers | | | | the public and staff from using the wrong |
| in times of fire emergencies. One thing for sure, | | | | extinguisher for the wrong type of fire. |
| these signs are the best way to ensure that the | | | | 6. ABC powder extinguisher sign- The signage |
| fire extinguishers are found promptly and used | | | | gives illustration that this specific type of |
| precisely. | | | | extinguisher is suitable with many classes of fire |
| But because fire extinguishers have different | | | | such as "A" or combustible materials, "B" or |
| types and classifications, it is best to get you | | | | flammable materials, and "C" or flammable gases. |
| familiar with each through different signs and | | | | It also provides a graphic symbol, stating clearly |
| symbols. There are actually a number of these | | | | that this type is also safe for electrical equipment. |
| signs that you can use for your home, office, or | | | | There are many other different types of fire |
| building. | | | | extinguisher signs; sizes and appearance vary |
| 1. Fire extinguisher chart- This signage usually uses | | | | from the cheapest to the most expensive ones. |
| graphical symbols. This chart will provide | | | | Although the quality sometimes affects certain |
| information for both staff and the public regarding | | | | situations, what is important is that the signs |
| classes of fire and extinguisher types. Some | | | | remain visible and readable at all times. |
| manufacturers even include dates of production | | | | Safety signs can give you presence of mind. |
| and expiration. | | | | They give proper information and details regarding |
| 2. Extinguisher pocket guide- This pocket guide | | | | the function and the usage of equipment such as |
| usually appears in charts and are excellent forms | | | | fire extinguishers in times of disturbing calamities |
| to supplement fire trainings especially for new | | | | and emergencies. Nevertheless, building |
| employees and staff. The signage serves the | | | | administrators must always ensure that the |
| purpose of orienting the public regarding the types | | | | equipment pieces are also properly working, to |
| and the colors of fire extinguishers. Check marks, | | | | avoid greater risks. |