Poisonsign meaning

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fire extinguishersign meaning

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Exitsign meaning

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).

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.