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This safety sign audit has been put together to help you meet your company responsibilities. An employer must provide safety signs where they can help reduce risk and where all other methods of reducing that risk have been employed but a danger to employee health and safety remains. By completing a walk-through of your facilities and working environment, this audit has been designed to help you review the suitability of current signage and make observations of locations where new or additional signage may be required.

Please consider the following four stages of the sign audit to help you along your way:

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D: Choosing the right materials and size of sign:Having established the need for a safety sign, consideration should be given to the substrate from which the sign is made UP�FOTVSF�JUT�TVJUBCJMJUZ�GPS�UIF�FOWJSPONFOU�XIFSF�JU�JT�UP�CF�EJTQMBZFE��&WFSZ�TVCTUSBUF�IBT�JUT�PXO�VOJRVF�DIBSBDUFSJTUJDT�and we have included a summary of our most popular sign materials below – the first number of our product codes will JOEJDBUF�UIF�DIPJDF�PG�NBUFSJBM�BWBJMBCMF�GPS�UIBU�QBSUJDVMBS�TJHO�GSPN��3JHJE�1MBTUJD�UISPVHI�UP��1PMZDBSCPOBUF� We hope you find this safety sign audit a useful tool and will be happy to provide a quote for any sign requirements that you identify as a result.

Guidance Checklist

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Table of Contents

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have questions.

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Signs to Consider for External/Building Entrances

External/Building Entrance

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Reserved

NO SMOKINGThese are no smoking premises.

It is an offence to smokeor knowingly to permit smoking

in these premises.

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Please keep this areatidy and discard all cigarette ends in the

bins provided

Smoking area

Fire exit

keep clear

Assembly point signs are essential for identifying areas of safety where persons should assemble in the event of an emergency. The general rule of thumb is it should be positioned a distance equal to twice the height of the building.

&YJU�EPPST�PG�B�CVJMEJOH�QSFTFOU�problems because this type of door requires a higher degree of security to prevent access from outside, while still having to be opened easily from XJUIJO��*U�JT�JNQPSUBOU�UIBU�UIJTroute is clear of any obstacles.

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Q Are external fire doors clearly marked and free from obstacles?

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Assembly Points

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1. Is your assembly point clearly identified and in a safe location?

2. If your site has more than one assembly point, is each point clearly defined and specified?

3. If a visitor leaves via a rear/side fire exit door, can they find their way to the assembly point?

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Fire Exit Doors

1. Is the designated smoking area clearly defined?

2. Are people smoking outside of the entrance rather than the designated smoking area? Look for cigarette ends.

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Car Parks & Speed Restrictions

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Q1. Can the roof and skylights hold the weight of an average human?

2. Are fragile roof signs clearly visible (check for fading in sunlight)

Q1. Are parking bays clearly marked? 2. Is parking available near to the entrance for disabled visitors?3. Are any speed restrictions within the grounds clearly marked?4. Do visitors know how to get to the reception/goods in/car park etc?5. Are there any areas outside the building that are strictly no parking?

NO? Please find the sign/s you require above.

Security

1. If CCTV is in use, are signs clearly visible and details of the operator displayed?


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Signs to Consider for Reception Areas

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The reception is one of the most important areas in your building. Everyonewho enters the premises will come through this area therefore it should be a key information point for the fire safety messages - especially to visitors!

Fireexit

Fire actionif you discover a fire

Operate nearest fire alarm point

Uruchomić alarm przy najbliższym punkcie pożarowym

Do not use lift

Nie korzystaj z windy

Leave the building by the nearest exit.

Wyjdź z budynku najbliższym wyjściem

Report to your assembly point at

Fire Brigade will be called automatically.

Automatycznie zostanie wybrany numer straży pożarnej

Do not stop to collect personal belongings

Nie zatrzymuj się, by zabrać rzeczy osobiste

Zgłoś się do Twojego punktu zbiorczego przy

NOT FOR:

NOT FOR:

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In case of fire in these premises the firewarning is given by a continuous soundingof a siren.IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:

1. Raise the alarm at the nearest fire alarm call-point.2. Use emergency fire exits.3. Do not panic and follow the instructions of the hotel management or the fire brigade.4. Do not use the elevator in the case of fire.5. FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT - CEDAR TREE LAWN

En cas d’incendie dans ces locaux l’alarmeest donnée par le son continu d’une siréne.

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In case of fire En cas de feu 火災の場合

施設内で火災が発生すると、火災警報器のサイレンが鳴り続けます。火事を見つけたら：1. 近くにある火災警報器を鳴らします。2. 非常口から避難します。3. あわてず、ホテルスタッフや消防隊員の指示に従ってください。4. 火災発生時はエレベーターを使用しないでください。5. 集合場所 - スギの木がある芝生広場

1. Déclenchez l’alarme située a proximité de la borne d’alarme.2. N’utilisez que les sorties de secours.3. Suivez les instructions données par le personnel. Gardez votre calme.4. N’empruntez en aucun cas les ascenseurs.5. POINT DE RASSEMBLEMENT INCENDIE - PELOUSE AVEC CÈDRE

Fire alarms tested at9am on Monday

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Company Info Toilet Signs

The display of appropriate notices, in clear and precise format is recommended to support good fire safety management and formal training. Fire Action Notices provide important information to staff and visitors inthe event of a fire.

Fire Alarm

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Q1. Are fire extinguishers present in the reception area?

2. Do staff/visitors know how and on what type of fire they can be used?

3. Is fire equipment visible from distance and from all areas of the room?

Company Information1. As a visitor, is it clear that they have to sign in?

2. If the building is open to the public, is there a sign stating the company’s policy on assisting the disabled?

3. Does the building display at least one updated Health & Safety Law Poster?

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1. Can visitors easily locate toilets?

2. Are hot water tanks/taps clearly marked if they can reach a harmful temperature?

3. Do ‘wash hands’ signs currently appear in washrooms?

4. Are lights turned off automatically when someone leaves the washroom?

5. Are toilets inspected regularly and a cleaning program in place?

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1. Do staff/visitors know whether the fire department is called manually or automatically upon detection of a fire?

2. Do staff/visitors know not to use a lift in the event of a fire?

3. Does every fire alarm call point have a fire action notice above it?

4. Does the company have a clear way of informing staff/visitors when a fire drill is due to take place?

5. Are fire marshals/wardens identified?

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Emergency Escape

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Q 1. Are customers, visitors and staff aware of areas they are restricted from entering?

2. Are there any unexpected trip hazards, changes in floor levels or overhead obstacles?

3. Is PPE required before entering specific areas of the building?

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Q 1. Is there a fire exit sign with an arrow pointing upwards above each fire door? (Arrows should not point left or right if positioned above a door)2. With the exception of an office with one door out of it, can a fire exit sign be clearly seen from everywhere in the building?3. Do all fire exit signs show a running man and accompanying text?4. Have you replaced exit signs displaying the old EC Directive designs?5. Would fire exit signs be visible in the event of a power failure or through smoke?

NO? Please find the sign/s you require above.

Braille & Tactile

1. Do people with a visual impairment visit your business?

If the answer to this questions is YES,Please find the sign/s you require to the left.

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Fire Equipment

1. Is the direction of the fire escape route clearly indicated (up or down the stairs)?

2. Do the stair treads and hand rails have contrasting colours to highlight edges to the visually impaired? Would this contrast be visible in the event of a power failure?

3. Do you have measures in place for the safe evacuation of wheelchair users and/or visually impaired people in the event of an emergency?

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1. Is there a fire exit sign with an arrow pointing upwards above each fire door?

2. With the exception of an office with one door out of it, can a fire exit sign be clearly seen from everywhere in the building?

3. Do all fire exit signs show a running man and accompanying text?

4. Have you replaced exit signs displaying the old EC Directive designs?

5. Would fire exit signs be visible in the event of a power failure or through smoke?

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Fire Exit Doors Are internal fire doors clearly marked and free from obstacles?

1. Is the route to the designated smoking area clearly defined?

2. Are there areas within the building where Electronic Cigarettes are allowed?

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Smoking Restrictions



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The display of appropriate notices, in clear and precise format is recommended to support good fire safety management and formal training. Fire Action Notices provide important information to staff and visitors inthe event of a fire.

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Prohibition Signs1. Are mobile phones or cameras allowed in the office area?

2. Are there any plugs or devices which should not be switched off?

3. Do employees/visitors know not to use the lift in the event of a fire?

4. Is food or drink permited in the office area?

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Janitorial Signs

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (as amended 1997) employers have a legal obligation to assess and introduce first aid provisions.

Any such provision should be easy to locate in the event of an emergency.

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1. Do staff/visitors know whether the fire department is called manually or automatically upon detection of a fire?

2. Do staff/visitors know not to use a lift in the event of a fire?

3. Does every fire alarm call point have a fire action notice above it?

4. Does the company have a clear way of informing staff/visitors when a fire drill is due to take place?

5. Are fire marshals/wardens identified?

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Reset copier settings when you are finished

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Don’t be afraid to askfor assistance

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PrinterDo’s and Don’ts

Add paper and toner when empty

Recycle unwanted copies

Only take your printout

Don’t leave coloured orspecial paper in the tray

Don’t use company printer for personal use

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4. Are there two way mirrors at blind corners?

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