A aplicação do design da informação em sinalização de extintores de incêndio.

Abstract

In situations of fire and panic, one of the first artifacts that need to be used and that should be within everyone's reach is the fire extinguisher. However, misinterpretations and misuse of the type of extinguisher may delay the correct work of extinguishing the fire, increasing the severity of the situation, if it does not contain a correct identification system, safe and appropriate to the situation of use. In this article, one can observe patterns found on fire extinguisher signage, visibility and readability problems of signaling, as well as regulatory changes and requirements and test methods for signaling elements. It presents, at the end, a proposal for the application of Information Design, aiming at the safety and easy understanding of the use of this equipment, focusing on safeguarding lives at risk and safety of construction and local heritage.