by Tony Jones | Apr 18, 2023 | Building Maps
On the surface, the difference between office wayfinding signage and office evacuation maps might not seem significant. Maps are maps, right? Not when you need to exit your workplace in a hurry or can’t find the kitchen! Office maps are essential, helpful tools; in...
by Tony Jones | Mar 24, 2023 | Building Maps
A hospital fire evacuation map is just part of a comprehensive fire evacuation plan. According to a recent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report, in 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments reported an average of 1,164 fires in hospital facilities each year. Most...
by Tony Jones | Feb 27, 2023 | Building Maps
Building and campus maps can serve a variety of functions, with varying features, depending on the specified need. Whereas wayfinding maps are instrumental in everyday direction, safety maps are a critical component of any school’s Emergency Operations Plan and should...
by Tony Jones | Jan 27, 2023 | Building Maps
As any security expert will tell you, the time to prepare for an emergency is before it occurs, not after. Incidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and often when you least expect them. By thinking ahead and creating an emergency action plan before disaster strikes,...
by Tony Jones | Dec 15, 2022 | Building Maps
As stressful as they are, the truth is that emergencies aren’t over just because the building has been evacuated. Depending on the situation, you may also need a plan for assembly areas, reverse evacuations, or reunification. Let’s look at some best practices and tips...
by Tony Jones | Oct 26, 2022 | Building Maps
OSHA standards state that all employers are required to create emergency action plans. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Code is in agreement, as it also requires workplaces to have emergency action plans. With such high importance placed on these...
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