Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

The employer is obliged to ensure the protection and safety of the workforce (§4 ArbStättV, §9 para. 3 and 10 ArbSchG). Whether an assembly point is necessary can be determined on the basis of a risk assessment.

Assembly points must be marked with the assembly point sign. The sign must be in the field of vision and must not be obscured by trees or similar. The size of the sign depends on the area of the assembly point. It must also be included in the escape and rescue plans.

Supervisors, occupational safety specialists, fire safety officers and safety officers have a duty to check the presence of people from the fire area at the assembly point.

The assembly point is part of organisational fire protection. It is a safe place; people should leave the scene of the fire calmly and quickly and go to the assembly point.

Evacuation drills should be carried out at regular intervals, no fixed period is defined (§ 10 ArbSchG, §4 para. 4 ArbStättV, ASR A2.3). Since there are always new people coming into the company, we generally recommend that an evacuation exercise be carried out annually.

At work, at school, at the airport or even at the stadium, everyone has probably seen the assembly point sign. A large square green sign with four white arrows pointing to the centre of two complete persons and the head of a third person. The assembly point sign (E007) is internationally agreed and must comply with ISO 7010.

A collection site / assembly point should preferably be on a level and paved surface. On the one hand, it must be a safe distance from the danger area or building, on the other hand, it must be easily accessible via escape and rescue routes. In addition, access and exit routes, the movement area for emergency forces as well as general traffic routes must remain free.

Whether lighting is necessary is determined by the risk assessment. This is carried out by the employer to determine whether an assembly point is necessary and what requirements must be met.

Poisonsign meaning

Further, the Respirator Selection Guide published by 3M Corporation, the primary respirator manufacturer, specifically recommends use of N-95 respirators for RCF exposures.

Fire extinguishersign meaning

The employer is responsible for quickly bringing all employees to safety in the event of an alarm, as stipulated by the regulations for fire protection and occupational safety (§4 ArbStättV, §9 Para. 3 and 10 ArbSchG). This also includes the assembly point. The need for an assembly point is determined on the basis of a risk assessment.

Whether an assembly point may also be used as a parking area should be determined by the risk assessment. The assembly point must be large enough that, in addition to parked vehicles, all evacuated persons can safely reach it and remain there for counting or medical care.

It should be located at a level place that can be easily reached via the escape and rescue routes out of the building - also for people with limited mobility.

The assembly point is the official designation of sign E007 according to ASR A1.3. The place where this assembly point sign is placed is called the assembly site.

Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe work- ing limits of the selected respirator.organic vapor filter (Type A)A1: < 1000 ppm; A2: < 5000 ppm; A3: < 10000 ppmEnsure adequate ventilation.

If you are unsure whether you need an assembly point or whether it still meets current requirements, we will be happy to help you.

Exitsign meaning

Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.Environmental exposure controls: Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses.Before use of this material please refer to the Exposure Scenario(s) if attached for the specific end use, control measures and additional PPE considerations.

By the way: Square green signs with white lettering mean no danger. They are used for first aid, emergency exits and the assembly point (ASR A1.5, Para. 5 Markings).