| TACTILE INDICATORS
The Benefits
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Current information provided
for emergency evacuation, such as signage and emergency lighting,
is fundamentally flawed as they can become quickly obliterated by
rising smoke, rendering them ineffective. So low mounted lighting
is the answer - isn’t it?
Well, in fact, it's only half
the answer. Remember, smoke also irritates your eyes, making it
difficult to see. Until now, every emergency wayguidance system
has relied entirely on visual referencing. The SOS Waypoint system
with its unique and patented tactile indicators dramatically changes
that by giving directional information without the necessity of
sight - an innovation in public safety which also complies with
the Disability Discrimination Act.
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In today’s society, which is increasingly
sympathetic and aware of the need to provide for those who are visually
impaired or blind, conventional signage has limited use, as they are solely
a visual aid.
The Waypoint
wall system utilises only two tactile indicators to
inform the public of the direction of the nearest exit. The profile and
feel of the indicator informs the evacuee that he/she is travelling towards
the nearest exit, away from the nearest exit or to make a 90 degree change
of direction.
The Waypoint
door plate has another set
of tactile cues to inform the user that the door is used as a fire exit
door in the event of an emergency. The door plate can also incorporate
a tactile direction marker to inform the user in which direction he should
proceed after passing through the door.
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