HOW TO USE A FIRE BLANKET
Suitable for burning clothing and small burning liquid fires
Pull tapes down until blanket is released. Open blanket fully ensuring it protects your hands.
For a liquid/substance fire.
Turn off power supply immediately.
Place blanket gently over flames to seal the fire from air.
For a person in flames.
Wrap the blanket around them, to seal the fire from air but avoiding the nose and mouth. Immediately seek medical assistance.
Not to be used on live electrical equipment especially where high voltage is involved.
BS EN ISO 7010 Compliance
Direct Signs safety signs are manufactured to British Standard BS EN ISO 7010 — the unified European standard for safety signs and signals. Our products carry the consistent shapes, colours, and pictograms required across UK and EU workplaces.
Quality and environment
We hold ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications. Materials are sourced from UK and European suppliers wherever possible.
Industry-specific compliance
This sign meets the requirements of: Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996; Building Regulations 2010; Equality Act 2010 (where wayfinding accessibility applies). Contact us for sector-specific compliance documentation.
Dispatch
- Stock items: Dispatch within 1 working day when ordered before 2pm.
- Custom orders: Typically 3-5 working days from artwork approval.
- Express: Same-day production available on request.
Delivery
Standard UK mainland delivery 1-3 working days. Highlands, islands, and offshore locations 3-5 working days. International shipping on request.
Returns
Stock items: 14-day return window for unused goods in original packaging. Custom orders are non-returnable unless faulty. See our returns policy for full details.
