Emergency Escape PPE

Emergency Escape Equipment and Life Jacket Signs

The signs in this category show where personal protective equipment for evacuation is kept and where it must be worn. Life jackets, escape masks and escape breathing devices only help if they can be found quickly; a sign in the right place saves that time.

What Is in This Category?

Green emergency signs show the location of life jackets, escape masks and breathing devices. Blue mandatory signs mark areas where a life jacket must be worn. Emergency cabinet signs point to the cabinet with an arrow. Baby and child life jacket signs are for the smaller jackets stored separately on ships and ferries.

How to Choose

Choose a green sign to show where equipment is kept and a blue sign to state that it must be worn. Galvanized steel is recommended for ships, ports and outdoor use, and a photoluminescent finish where the sign must be visible in the dark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should a life jacket sign be placed? Directly above the cabinet, chest or rack where the life jackets are stored; the mandatory sign goes at the entrance to piers and boarding points.