Emergency Lighting
Right across the world, environments are becoming increasingly urbanised and intricate, with a corresponding rise in associated safety threats. The challenge is multiplied when a proportion of visitors is not familiar with layout and procedures.
This is the case in large, highly-populated, high-risk or complex premises such as railway stations, shopping centres, airports, stadia, government buildings or leisure facilities – just as it also is in smaller locations with a simpler floor plan.
Emergency lighting is a lifeline in hazardous situations created by this complicated backdrop. Emergency lighting is a lifeline in hazardous situations created by this complicated backdrop. Crucially, it enables the safe, prompt and efficient evacuation of spaces and buildings, not only in cases of blackout caused by power outage but when sunlight and mains lighting may still be available.
Emergency exit and safety lighting in action
In just a fraction of a second, the shift from bright, clear mains lighting to total blackout can cause maximum panic and confusion. Exit signs can then support the safe, efficient evacuation of occupants by marking emergency exits, pathways, obstacles and changes of direction.
Escape route lighting also helps reduce panic and identify obstacles during an evacuation in non-blackout scenarios – such as a fire, terror or other security incidents – by ensuring a minimum illumination.
Not all evacuations take place following a power failure or blackout. Emergency lighting plays a vital role in supporting efficient evacuations even in sufficient lighting.