The assembly point is the local destination when evacuating a building or site.
We will show you how it is labelled, who is responsible and what generally needs to be observed at an assembly point.
The assembly point sign
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.
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).
Organisation 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.
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.
Employer is responsible
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.
Important: All other routes that are not obstructed for the emergency services or general traffic.
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